Immigration law · Old City, Philadelphia
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David Kaplan was born in Bogotá, Colombia, and went through naturalization himself. For more than 25 years he has helped families, workers and people facing deportation build their lives in the United States.
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USCIS filing fee estimator
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Government filing fees only, as published by USCIS and checked October 2026. They do not include attorney fees, medical exams, translations or Department of State fees for consular cases. Fees change; confirm on USCIS Form G-1055 before you file.
When can I apply for citizenship?
Most permanent residents can file Form N-400 after five years. Spouses of U.S. citizens who have been married and living together for the past three years may qualify after three. USCIS accepts applications up to 90 days early.
Long trips abroad, criminal history or tax problems can change your eligibility. Talk to us before you file.
Your I-751 filing window
If you received a two-year conditional green card through marriage, you and your spouse file Form I-751 together during the 90 days before the card expires. Missing the window can end your status.
Divorced, separated, or facing abuse? You may still be able to file with a waiver. Call us.
One-year asylum deadline
In general, you must apply for asylum within one year of your last arrival in the United States. There are exceptions for changed or extraordinary circumstances, but they are narrow.
Asylum now carries a $100 filing fee and an annual fee for each year the case is pending. If your deadline is close or has passed, call us today.
Citizenship test questions
Download the official civics questions and the English test word lists from USCIS.
Applicants 65 or older who have been permanent residents for 20 years study a shorter list (marked with an asterisk) and may take the test in their own language. We'll tell you if you qualify.
Civics test
Download the 128 civics questions (PDF)2025 version, for applications filed on or after Oct. 20, 2025. You'll be asked up to 20 questions and must answer 12 correctly.
English test
Official USCIS word lists. To pass, you read one of three sentences aloud and write one of three sentences correctly.
Our team
People who have been where you are
Our attorney and staff come from Colombia, Ukraine and across the U.S. Between us we speak nine languages.
DKDavid Kaplan, Esq.
Founding attorney
David Kaplan is a naturalized U.S. citizen, born in Bogotá, Colombia. Having gone through naturalization himself, he understands what this change means for his clients and has committed his career to making immigration as accessible as possible.
JBJune Beack, Esq.
Associate attorney
June Beack has practiced only immigration law since graduating from Boston College Law School in 2006, in private firms and nonprofits across the country, including a clerkship at the Houston Immigration Court. She joined the firm in 2019 and focuses on complex removal defense and motions to reopen.
DKDiana Klepach
Immigration specialist
Diana has worked in immigration since 2007 and has been with the firm since it opened. She is from Ukraine.
IKIngrid Kaplan
Office manager
Ingrid has been with the firm since it opened and is usually the first person you'll speak with. She is originally from Colombia.
If you are looking for the best immigration Lawyer in the city of Philadelphia, please look for Kaplan David… very respectful, humble, brilliant.Shola Falodun, client
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