Q: While filling form N-400, question is about me Were your parents married before your 18th birthday, my answer is yes.

A: If you must answer the questions without an attorney, then carefully read and re-read all of the questions. Some questions are meant to be skipped. If you make a mistake, then you can complicate processing and cause a wrongful denial of the application.

Some believe that it is too expensive to hire an attorney, because it costs $725 in USCIS filing fees, alone. Imagine if you had to wait over two years for a decision on the first application, then pay a total of $1450 in filing fees, because you made a mistake?

What is the value of hiring a competent attorney to avoid filing an application that can cause you to be referred to an immigration court for removal proceedings? Applicants are decisional. I hope that you are able to read and successfully complete the form without complications. If you have concerns, reconsider whether to hire a competent and experienced immigration and naturalization attorney.

A: If your parents became US citizens after you turned 18, then you should answer "no" to the second and third questions in Form N-400. These questions are asking about your parents' citizenship status at the time of your birth, not their current citizenship status. If you answer "yes" to these questions, it may cause confusion and delay in your application process. It is important to be honest and accurate in your responses to all questions on the form.