A few general questions on the naturalization process

[Fijoy 1]

I'm an Indian citizen about to start my naturalization process and I have a few general questions.

 

1. Can anyone confirm that this is the step by step process? https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/10-steps-to-naturalization

2. For cases that aren't complicated (I expect mine to be a straightforward application), do you still recommend any assistance from an immigration lawyer? 

3. I may want to travel to India after starting the application process. Can anyone confirm that this would be OK as long as I carry documents (passport, green card, etc.), continue to meet continuous residency requirements, and don't miss appointments?

 

Thanks.

[EatBulaga 496]

1 hour ago, Fijoy said:

I'm an Indian citizen about to start my naturalization process and I have a few general questions.

 

1. Can anyone confirm that this is the step by step process? https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learn-about-citizenship/10-steps-to-naturalization

2. For cases that aren't complicated (I expect mine to be a straightforward application), do you still recommend any assistance from an immigration lawyer? 

3. I may want to travel to India after starting the application process. Can anyone confirm that this would be OK as long as I carry documents (passport, green card, etc.), continue to meet continuous residency requirements, and don't miss appointments?

 

Thanks.

1. Yes. You can also reference 

https://www.visajourney.com/guides/us-naturalization/

 

2. I'm currently going through the N-400 online form.

https://my.uscis.gov/citizenship/what_to_expect

I recommend completing the online form yourself first before determining if you need a lawyer.

 

3. You can travel while waiting for the interview with the proper documents (passport, green card, etc.). Just make sure you have someone catch the USCIS notification mails so that you can return for the biometrics, interview, appointments, etc.

Edited December 31, 2025 by EatBulaga

[Dashinka 26,371]

As to traveling internationally after submitting the N400, that is fine, just make sure to update your updated travel history with the IO at your interview (they should ask).

 

Good Luck!