lawyer or not

[Spoon 7]

I got a lawyer for our visa. For me it has been more about peace of mind more than any real help. He gave us a list of all the stuff that we needed and helped us through a couple of minor issues and mistakes. Also, his staff speaks Russian so it saved me some difficulty in explaining the steps that we needed to take. He even prepped us that we were probably going to have a long wait. So for me, it has been a good move. If you feel like you can do it solo, as you can see a lot of people have done it. I just wanted to have someone on deck to help me if I hit a snag and so I wouldn't make any mistakes.

[Yellowhead 12]

hello, I'm a newbie hoping Visajourney and people here can help me and my bf. We're done filling-out I-129F, made Fiance(e) Letter of Intent for both parties, completed G-325A, Cover Letter...in short we're almost done, we're just in the process of gathering all evidences like boarding pass, passport stamps, plane tickets, chat logs and pictures so I can mail it to him same with the signed docs. But my bf is still thinking of getting a lawyer just to make sure that process will be smooth. He has a friend who works in a law firm and he offered to help us though I'm not sure how's the process gonna be with a lawyer since I've been using VisaJourney as my guide. His friend is just afraid that I might have a hard-time with the interview it's actually pretty cheap like $200.00, any advices please if we still need a lawyer or not....really appreciate it

Don't do it! If your case is a basic one (no MAJOR issues) avoid lawyers at all costs. All they do is check over your paperwork and you can do that for free on this site. If you spend time familiarizing yourself with the process, it is a piece of cake to do on your own. Also, if you do get a lawyer, avoid the friend as the lawyer. If any issues arise, it is harder to tell a friend to hurry the eff up and do his job! you might end up regretting it and it could affect the friend's relationship with your fiance. You will be fine on your own.

[Mariye & Ky 172]

Don't do it! If your case is a basic one (no MAJOR issues) avoid lawyers at all costs. All they do is check over your paperwork and you can do that for free on this site. If you spend time familiarizing yourself with the process, it is a piece of cake to do on your own. Also, if you do get a lawyer, avoid the friend as the lawyer. If any issues arise, it is harder to tell a friend to hurry the eff up and do his job! you might end up regretting it and it could affect the friend's relationship with your fiance. You will be fine on your own.

LOL LOL LOL LOL> so so true!!!!! LOL Cheers!

[grumpymcdorky18 7]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/287038-filipinafianceevisacom-be-aware/page__p__4351910#entry4351910

Just follow the directions, it's all on here.

I really don't see how a lawyer can help you at the interview. If your fiance's financial stuff is standard, tax returns and W-2's, and you have a real relationship, proof of that.

I'd tell him to keep the money and spend it on you when you get there...LOL

Thanks so much, would do that. He can probably save the money for wedding Thanks for the link and sharing

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/287038-filipinafianceevisacom-be-aware/page__p__4351910#entry4351910

Just follow the directions, it's all on here.

I really don't see how a lawyer can help you at the interview. If your fiance's financial stuff is standard, tax returns and W-2's, and you have a real relationship, proof of that.

I'd tell him to keep the money and spend it on you when you get there...LOL

Thanks so much, would do that. He can probably save the money for wedding Thanks for the link and sharing