1. Naturalization Documents in Washington, D.C. | Background of the Original Immigrant Visa Approval
This matter originated with a foreign national scientist whose extraordinary ability immigrant petition was initially approved but later questioned during consular processing in Washington, D.C.
Although the underlying petition had already been granted by USCIS, a consular officer raised concerns based on an alternative interpretation of the applicant’s professional stature.
The resolution of this phase laid the foundation for the lawful issuance of the immigrant visa under applicable federal statutes.
Consular Review and Disputed Assessment
The applicant had pursued permanent residence under the EB-1A extraordinary ability category pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1153(b)(1)(A), submitting extensive evidence of original scientific contributions, peer recognition, and sustained national and international acclaim.
Despite USCIS approval, the consular officer characterized the applicant as a “competent but ordinary researcher” and issued a notice of intent to revoke, asserting that newly reviewed information undermined the original determination.
Our office challenged this conclusion by emphasizing the limited authority of consular reassessment once USCIS approval had been properly issued and by demonstrating that the alleged “new information” did not meet the legal threshold required to justify revocation under 8 C.F.R. § 205.2.
Through formal correspondence and legal argument directed to both the consular post and USCIS headquarters, we asserted that prolonged re adjudication would constitute an unreasonable delay inconsistent with procedural fairness.
2. Naturalization Documents in Washington, D.C. | Issuance of EB-1A Immigrant Visa After Legal Advocacy
Following months of coordinated review between the Department of State and USCIS, the government ultimately reaffirmed the validity of the approved petition.
The immigrant visa was issued, allowing the applicant to enter the United States as a lawful permanent resident without further restriction.
At this stage, the careful compilation of immigration records became essential for future naturalization documents.
Reaffirmation of Lawful Admission
The consular post concluded that the original EB-1A approval satisfied statutory criteria and that the applicant’s admission complied fully with 8 U.S.C. § 1182 and 8 U.S.C. § 1185 governing immigrant visa issuance and entry.
Our office retained complete copies of the petition, consular correspondence, and approval notices to ensure that the historical record accurately reflected the lawful basis of permanent residence.
These materials were preserved precisely because they could later become relevant in any subsequent review of admissibility or eligibility, including future naturalization proceedings.
3. Naturalization Documents in Washington, D.C. | USCIS Challenge During the Naturalization Process
More than a decade later, after maintaining continuous residence and good moral character, the individual applied for U.S. citizenship under 8 U.S.C. § 1427.
During the naturalization interview conducted at a USCIS field office in Washington, D.C., the examining officer revisited allegations originally raised by the consular post many years earlier.
This unexpected development placed the applicant’s status at risk and required immediate legal intervention.
Naturalization Interview and Record Reexamination
The USCIS officer questioned whether the applicant had been lawfully admitted for permanent residence, citing language from the historical consular revocation notice despite the fact that no revocation had ever been finalized.
USCIS indicated that denial of naturalization and potential rescission of permanent resident status under 8 U.S.C. § 1256 were being considered.
Our firm attended the follow-up interview and submitted a comprehensive package of naturalization documents demonstrating that the immigrant visa had been issued lawfully and that all subsequent residence requirements had been satisfied.
By reconstructing the full procedural history, we established that the prior consular concerns had already been resolved in favor of the applicant and carried no continuing legal effect.
4. Naturalization Documents in Washington, D.C. | Final Approval of Citizenship After Comprehensive Review
After several months of internal USCIS review, the agency concluded that there was no legal basis to disturb the applicant’s permanent resident status.
The naturalization application was approved, and the applicant was scheduled for an oath ceremony in Washington, D.C.
This outcome confirmed the long-term importance of preserving accurate and complete naturalization documents.
Lawful Naturalization and Oath of Allegiance
USCIS formally acknowledged that the applicant met all statutory requirements for naturalization, including lawful admission, continuous residence, physical presence, and good moral character as required by 8 C.F.R. § 316.2.
The applicant took the Oath of Allegiance and became a United States citizen, bringing closure to a matter that had spanned nearly two decades.
This case demonstrates that even long-resolved issues can resurface during citizenship review, and that properly maintained naturalization documents are often decisive in securing a favorable outcome.
30 Dec, 2025
