attorney

[arni 0]

my fiance is still looking for an attorney to process our visa...

[gary9891 10]

my fiance is still looking for an attorney to process our visa...

Unless you have some complex issues, most here will say an attorney is NOT NEEDED for your visa. When I first met my fiancee' (now wife!) and began to look into the K1 visa process I was overwhelmed by the amount of documents and information required. But as I read and began to understand the process, I found that it was not as bad as it seemed. The guides here will show you step by step and the people here who have just finished our JOURNEY will give advice and guidance where needed. IT IS NOT AS DAUNTING AS IT SEEMS! LOL

Which ever path you take, whether attorney or DIY, good luck, read the guides and ask questions.

[Gary and Alla 3,696]

my fiance is still looking for an attorney to process our visa...

USCIS processes your visa petition. An attorney takes your money to fill in forms.

[littlecrazyangel 1]

It is very expensive to hire an attorney. You should do it only if you have a complicated case. You can get every information what you need on this forum.

[TracyTN 237]

Ditto what others have said, but if you insist on one, www.aila.org is a good place to start.

[john_and_marlene 162]

Only you know the depth of your own knowledge or willingness and/or ability to research requirements. It is not an unreasonable option to pay for someone else's knowledge or expertise. However, if you opt to use an attorney, don't just shop for the lowest price--you usually get the quality that you pay for. Shop for an attorney with recent experience dealing with the type of application you will be filing and with the consulate that you will be dealing with.

Translation:

You don't need an attorney = I am making a personal judgement regarding your knowledge and capability and I'm willing to risk your future with my advice.

[baron555 934]

my fiance is still looking for an attorney to process our visa...

Too bad he doesn't want to save the money for use on you.

[MonkeyJuice 3]

Biggest waste of $1600 we ever spent. Lawyers are very willing to take your money at the start but extremely unwilling to return phone calls when you have questions!

The guides on VJ are excellent so I suggest you use those.

[pushbrk 14,454]

Only you know the depth of your own knowledge or willingness and/or ability to research requirements. It is not an unreasonable option to pay for someone else's knowledge or expertise. However, if you opt to use an attorney, don't just shop for the lowest price--you usually get the quality that you pay for. Shop for an attorney with recent experience dealing with the type of application you will be filing and with the consulate that you will be dealing with.

Translation:

You don't need an attorney = I am making a personal judgement regarding your knowledge and capability and I'm willing to risk your future with my advice.

Couldn't have said it better. I would add that many would simply rather use their valuable time earning a living or visiting their foreign loved one than to learn the ins and outs of immigration for themselves.

That I did it myself doesn't mean everybody else can or should.

Edited February 10, 2010 by pushbrk

[gyi 1]

If you, after reading the advice given on this forum still feel you would need an attorney, I would recommend Marc Ellis.

[TatyanaR 6]

We have an attorney & I am not happy with him. He is charging us a lot of money & like someone mentioned, refuses to return phone calls to me & hard to get a hold of.

Does anyone know if I could get rid of him or?