Schedule a Naturalization Consultation
Discuss a difficult N-400 application, naturalization denial, N-336 hearing, criminal history, good moral character issue, prior immigration problem, international travel concern, or other U.S. citizenship matter with an immigration attorney.
Use the Consultation to Identify the Actual Naturalization Issue
Difficult naturalization cases often cannot be evaluated from a single fact. A prior arrest, old visa application, lengthy trip, marriage record, green card issue, or USCIS finding may have a very different legal effect depending on the underlying record.
During the consultation, the goal is to understand the relevant facts, identify the naturalization rule that may apply, and discuss the available options.
If USCIS has already issued a denial, request for evidence, continuance notice, or other decision, provide the date of the notice because a filing or response deadline may apply.
Prepare the Most Important Facts and Documents First
A consultation is one appointment lasting 30 minutes or less. For a difficult naturalization matter, it is useful to identify the central issue and provide the most important USCIS document or decision rather than attempting to recount every event in the immigration history at the outset.
One consultation appointment is scheduled for a period of up to 30 minutes.
Common Reasons to Request a Consultation
N-400 Denial
Review why USCIS denied naturalization and determine whether N-336 review, refiling, or another option should be considered.
Good Moral Character
Analyze criminal conduct, false testimony, taxes, unlawful acts, or another issue USCIS may consider in evaluating character.
Criminal History
Review arrests, convictions, dismissed cases, DUI, drug offenses, expungements, or older criminal records before N-400.
Prior Immigration History
Evaluate earlier visa applications, green card filings, marriage records, immigration violations, or inconsistent government records.
Residence & International Travel
Analyze continuous residence, physical presence, lengthy absences, or extensive international travel.
N-336 Hearing
Review the denial, deadline, additional evidence, legal arguments, and preparation for administrative review.
Naturalization Risk Before Filing
Determine whether a past issue could create a problem before voluntarily placing the case before USCIS.
Federal Court
Evaluate potential judicial review after administrative denial or a qualifying post-examination naturalization delay.
What Information Is Most Useful?
The documents needed depend on the naturalization problem. Start with the material directly related to the issue you want the attorney to evaluate.
What Happens Next?
Submit the Request
Provide your contact information and a concise explanation of the immigration issue you want reviewed.
Identify the Problem
Tell the firm whether the case concerns a pending N-400, denial, criminal issue, immigration history, travel problem, or another matter.
Schedule the Appointment
The office will coordinate the consultation type and available appointment time.
Discuss the Strategy
The consultation can be used to evaluate the legal issue and discuss potential next steps.
Important Information Before You Submit the Form
Submitting a consultation request does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A. must first agree to undertake representation.
Do not send confidential, highly sensitive, or time-critical information unless the firm has requested it. If a USCIS or court deadline is imminent, clearly identify the deadline in your consultation request.
Tell Us About Your Immigration Matter
Provide your basic contact information and a concise description of the issue you would like the attorney to review.
The Messersmith Law Firm, P.A.
For general firm correspondence or assistance with scheduling a consultation, contact the Orlando office.