U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Attorney in Hawaii

Becoming a U.S. citizen is one of the most meaningful milestones in any immigrant’s journey. It is the highest immigration status this country offers and it’s something Sherry genuinely celebrates with her clients. If U.S. citizenship is your goal, she would love to help you get there.

Sherry’s Background in U.S. Citizenship Law

Sherry is not just experienced in naturalization applications — she was a subject matter expert on U.S. citizenship and U.S. national status for more than 18 years with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In that role, she developed and delivered annual trainings to ICE attorneys and operational staff on the automatic acquisition and derivation of U.S. citizenship. That depth of knowledge can now work in your favor.

The Path to U.S. Citizenship

There are two paths to U.S. citizenship: naturalization and birth. We can help you with both.

Naturalization (N-400)

Naturalization is a formal process that typically requires a period of lawful permanent residency, a demonstration of good moral character, and passing the civics and English tests. In 2025, USCIS updated its Policy Manual and introduced a more rigorous standard for the Good Moral Character (GMC) requirement for naturalization. If you are thinking about filing an N-400 but have questions about your GMC, please consult with us before filing.

We guide clients through every stage of the naturalization process, including:

Determining your eligibility and the right time to apply
Preparing and filing the N-400, Application for Naturalization
Getting ready for the USCIS interview, civics test, and English test
Addressing any issues that may affect your eligibility
Celebrating your oath ceremony

Citizenship by Birth - Are You Already a US Citizen or National?

Here’s something that surprises many people: you may already be a U.S. citizen or national and not know it. Citizenship status can be automatically acquired at birth — even if you were born outside the United States — or automatically derived through a parent’s naturalization under certain circumstances. If you have U.S. citizen parents or grandparents, it’s worth a conversation. Sherry can review your family and birth history to explore whether this applies to you.

Tough Cases Welcome

If you’re concerned that something in your history — a past arrest, time spent outside the U.S., or gaps in your residency — might complicate your application, please don’t let that stop you from reaching out. Sherry will give you an honest assessment of where you stand and what your options are.