At Jackson, Landrith & Kulesz, we are privileged to support families through life-changing moments, combining legal skill with genuine care for every person we serve. This is reflected in every step we take and every success we witness.
Celebrating a Joyful Milestone: U.S. Citizenship Before 18
Our client Regina Dortch recently shared a powerful testimonial about her family’s journey—a story that represents the best of what we strive for each day. Regina writes:
Working with Virginia Jijón-Caamaño was an absolute blessing. Thanks to her expertise, diligence, and caring guidance, my granddaughter received her U.S. citizenship just two days before her 18th birthday—a joyful milestone our family will treasure forever.
Virginia was thorough, proactive, and consistently responsive. She explained every step in plain language, anticipated potential hurdles, and kept us on track with clear timelines and impeccably organized filings. Beyond her legal skill, she showed genuine compassion and treated our family’s goal as if it were her own.
If you’re looking for an immigration attorney who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and truly invested in your success, look no further. We are deeply grateful and recommend Virginia without hesitation.
- Regina Dortch
The Story Behind the Win: Navigating the N-600K Process
When Regina’s granddaughter faced a tight deadline to secure her U.S. citizenship—just months before her 18th birthday—she turned to our firm for help with the N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322. This unique process allows a grandparent’s U.S. residency to be used when a U.S. citizen parent does not have the required residency, provided the right documentation can be swiftly gathered and meticulously organized.
As Virginia Jijón-Caamaño explains: “An N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322, is the process for getting a U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) birth certificate for someone who is the child of a U.S. citizen, when the U.S. citizen parent doesn’t have the required U.S. residency, so the residency of her U.S. citizen grandparent is used instead. A common mistake with an N-600 or N-600K is the level of documentation necessary to prove residency for the parent or grandparent and the years that can be used for that proof. In addition, with an N-600 or N-600K, the minor child must take their citizenship oath before they turn 18, and in this case, there was only a few months before her birthdate. We were happy to quickly explore the residency of our client and obtain and organize the necessary documents to prove the grandmother’s residency over the last four decades to get the granddaughter her citizenship!”
A Partnership Built on Trust and Communication
What makes stories like Regina’s so meaningful is not just the outcome, but the way our team works—clear communication, focused organization, and a commitment to treating every case with care. We’re proud to help families achieve life-changing results, and honored by the trust our clients place in us.
If you or a loved one are seeking guidance on citizenship or any other legal matter, reach out to Jackson, Landrith & Kulesz at (817) 587-6452 today. Your story matters—and we’re here to help you write the next chapter.