AILA Naturalization Online Course
This intermediate course provides thorough, practical information to immigration practitioners who are new to naturalization practice or who want to delve deeper into this important area of immigration law. The course faculty will identify the factors that must be considered before filing for naturalization, including whether the person is already a U.S. citizen (USC). They also will discuss the requirements for naturalization, what to expect at the naturalization interview, and available options if something goes wrong.
Module 1: Preparing to File
Module 2: Reviewing Eligibility and Filing the Application
Module 3: The Interview, Appeal, and Federal Court Review
AILA Naturalization Online Course Faculty (PDF)
Please note that all affiliations and titles listed reflect AILA’s 2022-2023 committee year when the course outline was written.
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Contains 38 Component(s), Includes Credits
This module provides a brief overview of the legal concepts used in the field of citizenship and naturalization. It then explores how, other than naturalization, foreign nationals can become USCs.
This module provides a brief overview of the legal concepts used in the field of citizenship and naturalization. It then explores how, other than naturalization, foreign nationals can become USCs.
Module Faculty
Kathrin S. Mautino (ML), Naturalization Online Course Committee Chair/Military Committee, San Diego, CA
Jamila Little, Naturalization Online Course Committee, Brandon, FL
Tifany E. Markee, San Diego, CA
Kathia I. Quiros Medina, Las Vegas, NV
Scott C. Titshaw, Macon, GA -
Contains 26 Component(s), Includes Credits
This module identifies the legal standards and requirements that must be satisfied to qualify for naturalization. The module will serve as a useful introduction to the topic and as a preparatory checklist and guidance for the practitioner in addressing general rules and exceptions to the basic requirements.
This module identifies the legal standards and requirements that must be satisfied to qualify for naturalization. The module will serve as a useful introduction to the topic and as a preparatory checklist and guidance for the practitioner in addressing general rules and exceptions to the basic requirements.
Module Faculty
Petula Natasha McShiras, AILA Board of Governors, Greenwood Village, CO
Cynthia A. Aziz, Naturalization Online Course Committee, Charlotte, NC
Sarah B. Pitney, Lawyer Well-Being Committee /USCIS Field Operations Liaison Committee, Washington, D.C. -
Contains 23 Component(s), Includes Credits
This module provides information on preparing and representing your client at the naturalization interview, options for advancing N-400 cases when there are delayed adjudications pre– and post-interview, and legal options available if the case is denied.
This module provides information on preparing and representing your client at the naturalization interview, options for advancing N-400 cases when there are delayed adjudications pre– and post-interview, and legal options available if the case is denied.
Module Faculty
Lauren McClure (ML), Distance Learning Committee, Chicago, IL
Maria C. Chavez, San Diego Chapter Chair/ Distance Learning Committee/ Nominating Committee, San Diego, CA
Nicholas Jesus Mireles, Finance Committee/ Investment Task Force, Los Angeles, CA -
Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits
This module contains the certificate and CLE information and certificate for the AILA Naturalization Online Course. Please click on the Contents tab to access the materials.
This module contains the certificate and CLE information and certificate for the AILA Naturalization Online Course. Please click on the Contents tab to access the materials.