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[antda 13]

Hi Sand,

In answer to your question, no a lawyer is not needed for the N-400 Citizenship application. The lawyer will not be allowed in the interview room with you, and more likely than not, will just be a waste of time and money to hire them, if you have a straight-forward case.

Instead, you can prepare for the N-400 by:

-Filling out the forms yourself and sending it in...

-Studying for the civics/history/English tests....(maybe taking a local community course can help too)

-Getting the help you need here on vj from vj guides and posts from other vjers... (which helped me the most, I admit...)

Likewise, I was nervous about my interview too, when it was my turn. I had to do it alone (though my husband and son were in the waiting room area for moral support)....but nevertheless, passed....

For more information, you can read about my detailed interview experience here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=229435&hl=

N-400: Ant’s Citizenship INTERVIEW PASSED.…BUT….(Part 1 of 2)…., (11/18/09) My Helpful Very Detailed N-400 Buffalo, NY Experience Here

Hope this helps too. Good luck with the rest of your journey.

Ant

Hi, i would like to take a lawyer with me to my interview, i have nothing to be worried about but the thing is i get a lil bit nervousm so my question is, i can file for myself with no problem i can fill all the N-400 application and send it to USCIS . without a lawyer but is there any attorney can go to the interview just like this i mean to hire him/her just to go sit with u ??? and how much he /she will charge and what if i want to hire him/her to file for me ? how much will charge ???

Thanx alot,

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

and if u live the curiosity u will be better, and this is non of ur business. just take care of urself and leave people alone.

First of all, YOU asked explicitly on a public forum for advise in your case. Therefore, you solicited my and other people's advise. If you now state this is non of my business and I should leave people alone, you obviously have an intellectual problem that manifests itself in the apparent lack of comprehension.

My response to your question was right on the money and given in order to help you.

You asked if you should have a lawyer present and I responded: No. No, because you are not even allowed to have a lawyer with you at the interview, and if you need somebody to hold your hand before you get into the room, you certainly find a more affordable companion than an immigration lawyer.

Secondly, also in an attempt to give you valuable advise, you should work on your English skills. If a 75 year-old woman from China, Japan, or Vietnam has problems with English, Immigration Officers tend to be more forgiving than when a relatively young Arab man sits in the hot chair. Learning the language of the country you want to become a citizen of is about as important as it gets and helps you in so many ways you are most likely unable to comprehend right now.

Finally, many people have deep emotional wounds since the Muslim terror attacks of September 11, and many have lost loved ones in those attacks, among them Immigration Officers.

Like at any interview, be it for a job or when applying for citizenship of a country, it is the first impression that often has a greater impact than anything else. If you wear a button telling the Immigration Officer that you want the deaths of the American Imperialist pigs who threaten the Islamic way of life, you are setting yourself up for possible failure as much as it gets. Whether you say that directly, or wear a button that implies such motion doesn't matter; as aforementioned, what matters is what is perceived by the observer or, in your case, they Immigration Officer across the table from you. That has little to do with freedom of religion, but everything to do with common sense and sensibility to the incredible suffering the American people had to endure.

I have no duck in this hunt, and I should care less if you become a US citizen, but after your uncalled for response to my helping hand, I once again am confirmed in my personal beliefs.

[NickD 203]

I did hire an attorney to help me bring my wife to be and her daughter here, a ton of foreign forms, which one to use, and the fastest easiest way to bring them here. Was totally new to immigration. If was also quite a learning experience for me and nice to deal with somebody that does this 24/7. Plus I had my work to do and wanted to spend what little time I had left over talking or chatting with my wife to be.

But when it came time for the I-751 and N-400, the I-751 was extremely simple, did call him, he said, do it yourself. I think I know why, would be pestering him every five minutes for our case status. Just those few questions on the N-400, out of politeness, asked him if he wanted to handle it again, he said no.

But if you have been through the AOS and lifting of conditions stages, shouldn't really have problems with the N-400, can always ask someone here for suggestions on filling out the form.

One time you may really need an immigration attorney is, if you have been naughty or wasn't quite honest on your application.

[Holliday 4]

and if u live the curiosity u will be better, and this is non of ur business. just take care of urself and leave people alone.

First of all, YOU asked explicitly on a public forum for advise in your case. Therefore, you solicited my and other people's advise. If you now state this is non of my business and I should leave people alone, you obviously have an intellectual problem that manifests itself in the apparent lack of comprehension.

My response to your question was right on the money and given in order to help you.

You asked if you should have a lawyer present and I responded: No. No, because you are not even allowed to have a lawyer with you at the interview, and if you need somebody to hold your hand before you get into the room, you certainly find a more affordable companion than an immigration lawyer.

Secondly, also in an attempt to give you valuable advise, you should work on your English skills. If a 75 year-old woman from China, Japan, or Vietnam has problems with English, Immigration Officers tend to be more forgiving than when a relatively young Arab man sits in the hot chair. Learning the language of the country you want to become a citizen of is about as important as it gets and helps you in so many ways you are most likely unable to comprehend right now.

Finally, many people have deep emotional wounds since the Muslim terror attacks of September 11, and many have lost loved ones in those attacks, among them Immigration Officers.

Like at any interview, be it for a job or when applying for citizenship of a country, it is the first impression that often has a greater impact than anything else. If you wear a button telling the Immigration Officer that you want the deaths of the American Imperialist pigs who threaten the Islamic way of life, you are setting yourself up for possible failure as much as it gets. Whether you say that directly, or wear a button that implies such motion doesn't matter; as aforementioned, what matters is what is perceived by the observer or, in your case, they Immigration Officer across the table from you. That has little to do with freedom of religion, but everything to do with common sense and sensibility to the incredible suffering the American people had to endure.

I have no duck in this hunt, and I should care less if you become a US citizen, but after your uncalled for response to my helping hand, I once again am confirmed in my personal beliefs.

What the heck? You seriously think it makes ANY sense at all to spew intolerance and ignorance on a very multicultural forum? That's... well, it's really something.

God, I love the "ignore" function on this site.

Anyway, I don't have any advice for the O.P., so I'll just wish you the best of luck! And for the record, I think your english is just fine.

Edited December 15, 2009 by Holliday

[elishav 0]

and if u live the curiosity u will be better, and this is non of ur business. just take care of urself and leave people alone.

First of all, YOU asked explicitly on a public forum for advise in your case. Therefore, you solicited my and other people's advise. If you now state this is non of my business and I should leave people alone, you obviously have an intellectual problem that manifests itself in the apparent lack of comprehension.

My response to your question was right on the money and given in order to help you.

You asked if you should have a lawyer present and I responded: No. No, because you are not even allowed to have a lawyer with you at the interview, and if you need somebody to hold your hand before you get into the room, you certainly find a more affordable companion than an immigration lawyer.

Secondly, also in an attempt to give you valuable advise, you should work on your English skills. If a 75 year-old woman from China, Japan, or Vietnam has problems with English, Immigration Officers tend to be more forgiving than when a relatively young Arab man sits in the hot chair. Learning the language of the country you want to become a citizen of is about as important as it gets and helps you in so many ways you are most likely unable to comprehend right now.

Finally, many people have deep emotional wounds since the Muslim terror attacks of September 11, and many have lost loved ones in those attacks, among them Immigration Officers.

Like at any interview, be it for a job or when applying for citizenship of a country, it is the first impression that often has a greater impact than anything else. If you wear a button telling the Immigration Officer that you want the deaths of the American Imperialist pigs who threaten the Islamic way of life, you are setting yourself up for possible failure as much as it gets. Whether you say that directly, or wear a button that implies such motion doesn't matter; as aforementioned, what matters is what is perceived by the observer or, in your case, they Immigration Officer across the table from you. That has little to do with freedom of religion, but everything to do with common sense and sensibility to the incredible suffering the American people had to endure.

I have no duck in this hunt, and I should care less if you become a US citizen, but after your uncalled for response to my helping hand, I once again am confirmed in my personal beliefs.

Someone call the Waaammmmbulance.

[Sand 5]

I did hire an attorney to help me bring my wife to be and her daughter here, a ton of foreign forms, which one to use, and the fastest easiest way to bring them here. Was totally new to immigration. If was also quite a learning experience for me and nice to deal with somebody that does this 24/7. Plus I had my work to do and wanted to spend what little time I had left over talking or chatting with my wife to be.

But when it came time for the I-751 and N-400, the I-751 was extremely simple, did call him, he said, do it yourself. I think I know why, would be pestering him every five minutes for our case status. Just those few questions on the N-400, out of politeness, asked him if he wanted to handle it again, he said no.

But if you have been through the AOS and lifting of conditions stages, shouldn't really have problems with the N-400, can always ask someone here for suggestions on filling out the form.

One time you may really need an immigration attorney is, if you have been naughty or wasn't quite honest on your application.

Thank you NickD.

[Berber Mama 5]

It's normal to be nervous... but I'm sure that everything will go fine and go off without a hitch. Best of luck to you!

[Sand 5]

It's normal to be nervous... but I'm sure that everything will go fine and go off without a hitch. Best of luck to you!

Thanks alot berber mama, well when i remember that i am going to the interview i get nervous, oh i went thru it 2 times first time when i was interviwed for my visa and the second time for my AOS. and now this is the time for the third .. well Thank you so much, and good luck to you too

[gaeliza 0]

We had our interview in Kuwait....They would not let anyone come with my husband or myself when we were there and interviewed us separately. Really I dont think a lawyer would be of benefit to you. There are translators there and believe me everyone is nervous. They are really very nice there. If everything id truthful and you are sincere in all your dealings, it will be OK.

[NickD 203]

We had our interview in Kuwait....They would not let anyone come with my husband or myself when we were there and interviewed us separately. Really I dont think a lawyer would be of benefit to you. There are translators there and believe me everyone is nervous. They are really very nice there. If everything id truthful and you are sincere in all your dealings, it will be OK.

Tis weird indeed, in no way could my wife apply for USC with the three year marriage privilege without me. But at her interview I was non-existent as far as they were concerned. But she did have to show them my papers to get her USC, it's like they adopted their policies from Nazi Germany.

Since then, if anyone asks me for an ID, I use a very strong German accent and say, here are my papers. Sometimes I get a laugh or more likely, a weird look. I am nothing without my papers.