Lawyer VS Visa Journey

[swordfish2011 0]

i want to make sure i do everything right, but have found most of my info here on visa journey.com.

i consulted a laywer and he will charge 600+340 to pay us application fee. thats allot of money.

has anyone done this k1 application by themselves?

if you used an attorney any recomendations on one?

[Inky 1,110]

Almost everyone on VJ have done it by themselves without a lawyer. Thats what VJ is FOR its a self help website.

Do not use a lawyer if you have no red flags. Do it by yourself and save your money and your application. There are many horror storys of people who thought using a lawyer would be great and easy but it turned into a nightmare that they are still trying to resolve and lost a lot of money.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

we just had a nice long thread on this subject.. We just finished medical and lack only interview. if I had to do it over I would not use a lawyer. Big waster of money unless you have problems..

Check out this thread

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/334427-did-you-use-a-lawyer/

[MatthewNCarolina 73]

Lawyer 0 x 1 Visa Journey.

We did by ourselves the whole process so far and we're 5 days away from going to U.S together, with my visa in hand, ready to start our life as a married couple. I wouldn't spend money just to have somebody to fill out the forms and send them to USCIS. Good luck.

[S_R 148]

You do not need a lawyer if your case is pretty straight forward. Follow the guides on VJ meticulosly and you will be fine.

If you are a busy person and have the cash then you can consult a lawyer but why not keep the money for AOS down the road?

[xxxwabbiexxx 70]

Visa Journey is the best hands down!!!

There are a lot of people here with the knowledge and actual experience that lawyers just do not have, people on here actually care, where as all a lawyer cares about is getting your money.

If you have ANY questions, you can ask it and people will answer OR more than likely, you can search for the answer to any questions you have because I guarantee about 10 other people will have asked it and there will be a stock of answers for you.

Like people have said though, if your case isn't straight forward then legal advise/help is advisable - but if you follow the guides on here properly then you do not need a lawyer!!!!

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

From the VisaJourney homepage (this message only appears if you are not logged in):

"We provide a variety of information helpful in filing your US immigration forms (I-129f, I-130, I-140, I-485, etc.) in our Immigration Guides, FAQ's, Forums, Example Forms, Timelines and other areas. As always, we encourage the use of a qualified immigration attorney as this site is no substitute for the valuable advice a good attorney can provide!"

None of us knows the details of your case. In fact we can't know the intimate details of anyone's case. I don't believe it is our job to tell you whether or not you should seek legal counsel. Many people on VJ will discourage legal counsel, simply because this is a DIY site.

Personally, I believe everyone should have a consultation with a QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY WHO PRACTICES FAMILY BASED IMMIGRATION. Not your friends lawyer who drew up his will; not the high-powered lawyer in town whose name you know because he's a killer divorce lawyer; and not even an attorney who practices IMMIGRATION FOR EMPLOYERS.

We consulted with a specialist in family immigration before we began our journey. He was a busy guy who had State Department experience and had been filing K's and IR1's/CR1's for years. We went over the details of our case (including the consular phase) and he basically told us we didn't need him. A good qualified specialist won't take cases they don't need. They are too busy for them.

[lovinghim18 4]

it's really just paying attention to all that you need, double triple quadruple check everyhting...just to make sure you don't get any rfe's and being organize.I really don't think you need a lawyer unless you have had any immigration problems...but if you're just like many of us on here you should be fine doing it yourself. and of course if you understand englich well could be something to....moreover if anything you have visajourney to help you with any question you might have...good luck...don't hesitate to ask any questions regarding your application on here...Good luck!!!

[Misha & Ira 113]

Almost everyone on VJ have done it by themselves without a lawyer. Thats what VJ is FOR its a self help website.

Do not use a lawyer if you have no red flags. Do it by yourself and save your money and your application. There are many horror storys of people who thought using a lawyer would be great and easy but it turned into a nightmare that they are still trying to resolve and lost a lot of money.

we just had a nice long thread on this subject.. We just finished medical and lack only interview. if I had to do it over I would not use a lawyer. Big waster of money unless you have problems..

Check out this thread

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/334427-did-you-use-a-lawyer/

Lawyer 0 x 1 Visa Journey.

We did by ourselves the whole process so far and we're 5 days away from going to U.S together, with my visa in hand, ready to start our life as a married couple. I wouldn't spend money just to have somebody to fill out the forms and send them to USCIS. Good luck.

You do not need a lawyer if your case is pretty straight forward. Follow the guides on VJ meticulosly and you will be fine.

If you are a busy person and have the cash then you can consult a lawyer but why not keep the money for AOS down the road?

Visa Journey is the best hands down!!!

There are a lot of people here with the knowledge and actual experience that lawyers just do not have, people on here actually care, where as all a lawyer cares about is getting your money.

If you have ANY questions, you can ask it and people will answer OR more than likely, you can search for the answer to any questions you have because I guarantee about 10 other people will have asked it and there will be a stock of answers for you.

Like people have said though, if your case isn't straight forward then legal advise/help is advisable - but if you follow the guides on here properly then you do not need a lawyer!!!!

+1 to each!

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

+1 to each!

I feel compelled to add that I used to feel this way.

As time has passed during our immigration journey, and I've read stories of difficult cases, my position has changed to a more cautious one.

[Ron and Rhea 42]

We were going to use a lawyer, got his fee...came back here, consulted with VJ'ers....never went back to attorney. Great source of info and lots of knowledge on this forum.

[Winning23 25]

If you can speak and read English well, and can follow basic directions on Forms -- DO NOT GET A LAWYER

The forum is immensely helpful with tips, insights, and all the information I would ever need.

Secondly, Lawyers can not guarantee anything in terms of how fast, accurately and promise you a K1 visa. That's a fact.

Only your due diligence and your willing to do it correctly will ensure a fast and prompt K1 approval.

Good luck

[DeeDee&Sam 68]

we had no lawyer. took 3 months and 3 weeks for the approval. dont waste the money you could save for more important stuff. you can do it alone without problems

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

i want to make sure i do everything right, but have found most of my info here on visa journey.com.

i consulted a laywer and he will charge 600+340 to pay us application fee. thats allot of money.

has anyone done this k1 application by themselves?

if you used an attorney any recomendations on one?

almost all of us.

I have had NO Rfes through the Removal of Conditions and now we are filing for citizenship. No questions asked at the visa interview, none asked at the AOS and no interview at all for the RoC...for my wife and two sons!

Never ever felt a need for an attorney. Cannot even imagine what one would do.

VJ rocks!

[swordfish2011 0]

almost all of us.

I have had NO Rfes through the Removal of Conditions and now we are filing for citizenship. No questions asked at the visa interview, none asked at the AOS and no interview at all for the RoC...for my wife and two sons!

Never ever felt a need for an attorney. Cannot even imagine what one would do.

VJ rocks!

thanks for all your advice. i never received a call back from my attorney who quoted me. so im going on this one solo. ill start my timeline once i submit my k1 application to keep all posted.