FILING PETITION

[jacabatic 5]

Hi Everyone, I Just want to know the thoughts of peoples' ideas when Petitioning someone. okay..

Some people have an agent that does there paperwork/petition forms and some do it themselves. (like me)

I just want to know if the process is faster when going through an agent or it does it matter? thannx in advance !

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

It is not faster to use an immigration agent or lawyer to file your petition. The processing time takes the same if you will file the petition yourself. That is, unless you make a mistake and receive a RFE (request for further evidence), then the processing time will take longer. Good luck to you.

~Thomas & Cleofe~

[Adriene H 89]

It is not faster to use an immigration agent or lawyer to file your petition. The processing time takes the same if you will file the petition yourself. That is, unless you make a mistake and receive a RFE (request for further evidence), then the processing time will take longer. Good luck to you.

~Thomas & Cleofe~

RFE's still show up even when petitions are filed by

agents or lawyers

[jacabatic 5]

It is not faster to use an immigration agent or lawyer to file your petition. The processing time takes the same if you will file the petition yourself. That is, unless you make a mistake and receive a RFE (request for further evidence), then the processing time will take longer. Good luck to you.

~Thomas & Cleofe~

i thought the same also, goodluck to you also ! thanks

RFE's still show up even when petitions are filed by

agents or lawyers

true ^ ive heard of the same too =)

[pushbrk 12,113]

People who know how to use the NVC shortcuts can speed the process. Some people you could hire know how to use them or you could learn how yourself. Up to you.

[RandR333 9]

Using an agent takes longer. You have to mail the documents to them, then you have to wait until they get around to reviewing and filing. Then you have to hope they care as much about the petition as you do.

Edited April 20, 2012 by Robert and Ramona

[Thomas&Cleofe 358]

Using an agent takes longer. You have to mail the documents to them, then you have to wait until they get around to reviewing and filing. Then you have to hope they care as much about the petition as you do.

oh yes, tama! I didn't think about that.

[pushbrk 12,113]

Using an agent takes longer. You have to mail the documents to them, then you have to wait until they get around to reviewing and filing. Then you have to hope they care as much about the petition as you do.

It doesn't have to work that way. Just as there are multiple ways to "skin a cat", there are many methods of managing an immigration process. Not all of them involved mailing things, anything, to any third party.

[RandR333 9]

It doesn't have to work that way. Just as there are multiple ways to "skin a cat", there are many methods of managing an immigration process. Not all of them involved mailing things, anything, to any third party.

You still have to wait for the third party agent to do their job. You can't tell me that doesn't take longer.

[mave1104 1]

not at all.. thesame process.. thesame timeline... we never hired anyone..my fiance did all the work.. and it still came out fast

[pushbrk 12,113]

You still have to wait for the third party agent to do their job. You can't tell me that doesn't take longer.

I can tell you that in many cases, having somebody who already knows what to do managing the process is faster than taking the time to learn it yourself. So, yes I can tell you that your premise is wrong. You may wait longer for somebody to do their job than it would take you to learn their job or you may not. Some have very fast turnaround, just like any other professional service.

Just have a look and compare some member's marriage, VJ membership and filing dates to bear this out. Many take months from their first questions about forms until they file. When somebody knows what they are doing, filing a petition can be accomplished within a week plus mailing time for the G325a and other documents from abroad. THAT mailing time factors in no matter who is doing it.

Bear in mind that not all professionals work in the same way and that experiences and methods VARY......WIDELY.

[sjr09 155]

You still have to wait for the third party agent to do their job. You can't tell me that doesn't take longer.

How long does it take the average person who has no knowledge of the petition process, to review instruction, gather documents, ask question and complete forms and mail in their petition?

[sjr09 155]

I can tell you that in many cases, having somebody who already knows what to do managing the process is faster than taking the time to learn it yourself. So, yes I can tell you that your premise is wrong. You may wait longer for somebody to do their job than it would take you to learn their job or you may not. Some have very fast turnaround, just like any other professional service.

Just have a look and compare some member's marriage, VJ membership and filing dates to bear this out. Many take months from their first questions about forms until they file. When somebody knows what they are doing, filing a petition can be accomplished within a week plus mailing time for the G325a and other documents from abroad. THAT mailing time factors in no matter who is doing it.

Bear in mind that not all professionals work in the same way and that experiences and methods VARY......WIDELY.

You beat me to the punch

[RandR333 9]

I can tell you that in many cases, having somebody who already knows what to do managing the process is faster than taking the time to learn it yourself. So, yes I can tell you that your premise is wrong. You may wait longer for somebody to do their job than it would take you to learn their job or you may not. Some have very fast turnaround, just like any other professional service.

Just have a look and compare some member's marriage, VJ membership and filing dates to bear this out. Many take months from their first questions about forms until they file. When somebody knows what they are doing, filing a petition can be accomplished within a week plus mailing time for the G325a and other documents from abroad. THAT mailing time factors in no matter who is doing it.

Bear in mind that not all professionals work in the same way and that experiences and methods VARY......WIDELY.

This sounds more like a sales pitch than an endorsement for a self-help forum like Visa Journey. You wouldn't happen to be in the third party visa help business would you?

Edited April 21, 2012 by Robert and Ramona

[RandR333 9]

How long does it take the average person who has no knowledge of the petition process, to review instruction, gather documents, ask question and complete forms and mail in their petition?

I thought the purpose of Visa Journey was to help with those things?