Finding an attorney

[A233465 4]

I am an overthinker...  Lets just preface with that one.  My husband would like to just apply for the N-400 and not be bothered with an attorney However, I had some specific questions that I just wanted to go over with an attorney so we agreed to find a lawyer and do a consultation.  

 

Finding an attorney proved to be a frustrating process - yes there is the database I can look up, however I was hoping for a referral.  I got a few referrals, however none of them worked in naturalization.  I finally found someone, emailed her - liked how she responded in the email (personality etc) and called today for an apt.  6 weeks would be her next available apt for a consultation which seems like such a long time away and now I am questioning if this is even worth it, if I can put some of my overthinking to sleep and we can move forward without it.  

My husband's case is pretty simple.  I was hoping to have put in the application before then.  Is 6 weeks excessively long (i've consulted with a different type of attorney previously and I was able to talk with them right away)?
Also if anyone has worked with an attorney in the greater Philadelphia (pennsylvania) area who works in Naturalization and you liked your lawyer - let me know


Thank you

[Crazy Cat 43,431]

8 minutes ago, A233465 said:

My husband's case is pretty simple.

Many of us did not require an attorney.  Others have.  Personally, I thought the online N-400 process for my wife was pretty simple.

Edited April 9 by Crazy Cat

[A233465 4]

26 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Many of us did not require an attorney.  Others have.  Personally, I thought the online N-400 process for my wife was pretty simple.

His should be pretty simple, due to my own overthinking I thought it wise to pay for a consultation with a lawyer.  In reality his case is very simple.  We haven't been out of the country since 2019, havent moved, he's had the same job... we're pretty borring.  However I know myself so I thought it best to talk to someone beforehand.  I made the apt but I am not sure we will keep it.  The annoyance of the wait might push me to just forgo the lawyer.   Or find another one if the wait is truly excessive.  I don't know maybe its normal...  

Edited April 9 by A233465

[alliejourney 96]

50 minutes ago, A233465 said:

His should be pretty simple, due to my own overthinking I thought it wise to pay for a consultation with a lawyer.  In reality his case is very simple.  We haven't been out of the country since 2019, havent moved, he's had the same job... we're pretty borring.  However I know myself so I thought it best to talk to someone beforehand.  I made the apt but I am not sure we will keep it.  The annoyance of the wait might push me to just forgo the lawyer.   Or find another one if the wait is truly excessive.  I don't know maybe its normal...  

Just my suggestion - maybe get started on the paperwork and see if any questions or concerns pop up that you can't get answered online? If anything you're unsure of comes up then keep the appointment; otherwise just complete your paperwork and file.

Edited April 9 by alliejourney

[NorthByNorthwest 436]

1 hour ago, A233465 said:

His should be pretty simple, due to my own overthinking I thought it wise to pay for a consultation with a lawyer.  In reality his case is very simple.  We haven't been out of the country since 2019, havent moved, he's had the same job... we're pretty borring.  However I know myself so I thought it best to talk to someone beforehand.  I made the apt but I am not sure we will keep it.  The annoyance of the wait might push me to just forgo the lawyer.   Or find another one if the wait is truly excessive.  I don't know maybe its normal...  

 

Ultimately this is your husband's application and he needs to be comfortable with the contents and understand it since he's the one that will be asked about it.

 

I assume he'd file under the general 5 year rule which makes the application even simpler since you don't need to provide any evidence related to the marriage (other than a copy of marriage certificate).

[OldUser 8,845]

59 minutes ago, NorthByNorthwest said:

 

Ultimately this is your husband's application and he needs to be comfortable with the contents and understand it since he's the one that will be asked about it.

 

I assume he'd file under the general 5 year rule which makes the application even simpler since you don't need to provide any evidence related to the marriage (other than a copy of marriage certificate).

That's true. Stopping IO from inquiring into marriage though is another matter though and it's all a fair game at the interview.

 

Here's my experience with 5 year rule interview:

 

 

 

[M & Alex 28]

we used Renee from https://hykellaw.com/ and she is great! We plan to use her again for naturalization process