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TEE2

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Hi all,

Is it advisable to have an attorney present at the time of the naturalization interview?

Also can someone appoint an attorney after they have received an interview letter?

Thanks

T2
 
Unless you have a complicated case, or circumstances have changed after filing (such as committing a crime/misdemeanor) I do not think an attorney is beneficial or necessary.

To answer your second question, I think you have the right get representation at any time, provided you complete the G-28 Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative and hand it over to IO at the time of your interview.

What do others think?
 
TEE2 said:
Hi all,

Is it advisable to have an attorney present at the time of the naturalization interview?

Also can someone appoint an attorney after they have received an interview letter?

Thanks

T2
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Is there any particular reason why you want to have an attorney present ? Also, i don't think that an attorney can help if you forget civic questions :D
 
It's ok, if it gives you extra peace of mind or you think that you have some special circumstances you can go with a lawyer to the interview. You would still have to do the answering, but he could help keep the IO from going into an intrusive interview questioning or something like that. In most cases going with a lawyer would be a waste of good money ;)
 
thank you all for your replies, the only reason i wanted an attorney present was for the sake of having one there. Does having an attorney in the simplest of circumstances aggravate the IO? Are the civics questions available on the USCIS website the most current ones?
 
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Well the IO is not going to be affected either way by the presence of an attorney. If the case is simple enough save some $. The IO will not care or worry about the presence of counsel, it is for the benefit of the applicant.
 
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