USING AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER

[margmadness 0]

I LIVE IN LOUISIANA AND NEED AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER. THE PROBLEM IS THAT I DONT HAVE $2500 TO PAY IN ONE PAYMENT FOR THE ALWYER SO I FOUND THIS OTHER LAW FRIM THAT LETS YOU PAY MONTHLYHAS ANYONE EVER HEARD OF OR USED ICS?? http://www.advancedimmigration.com/

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY OTHER IMMIGRATION LAWYERS THAT LET YOU PAY MONTHLY WHILE STILL PROCESSING THE PAPERWORK FOR A FOREIGN SPOUSE TO GET A WORKING PERMIT AND GREEN CARD.

WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP

THANKS

[Kez/JWolf 6]

Try the Catholic charities they have immigration lawyers who work for a donation....

Kezzie

[Waiting in Vancouver 6]

I gather you have already looked into filing the papers yourself and feel your situation is to complicated without the aid of a lawyer ??

[maggieNomar 0]

The two important things I found in choosing a lawyer was that they had experience with the beneficiary's country and that they took time to know the details of my situation before agreeing to take my case. Does the lawyer you are looking at offer money back guarntee? That might speak to their ability to get the job done, knowing the facts of your case. You do not have to have a lawyer near you. Im in WA and my lawyer is in NY, but I'd recommend him to anyone.

BTW: Do you need a laywer because you feel you have an unusal case or are you just thinking to use one? I have found that most people are able to file with the help if VJ and it's users. I got an atty to circumvent potential red flags. Maybe you don't even need one.

Maggie

[margmadness 0]

YES AS MY WIFE HAS OVERSTAYED HER VISA STAY AND WE HAVE REALISED IT WOULD BE MUCH EASIER FOR A LAWYER TO TELL US EXACTLY WHAT TO DO AND FILE PAPERWORK FOR US

[Kez/JWolf 6]

What visa did she come on??

Kezzie

[margmadness 0]

THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM (SHE IS A BRITISH CITIZEN) I

[Kez/JWolf 6]

ok so she stayed longer than her 90 days? did you get married before or after she came on the VWP?

Oh and CAPS on a forum are considered shouting.....

Kezzie

[margmadness 0]

sorry didnt realise about the caps!!

We got married about a week after the waiever expired

[Addie_Goodvibes 0]

THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM (SHE IS A BRITISH CITIZEN) I

Sunshine, first of all relax, once she files her I485 her overstay status will be forgiven,

Since she is married and you are a USC / legal resident.

For peace of mind and have a professional review your paper work. You can go to a Legal Document Assistant or paralegal, they charge anywhere from 500-$1000.00

The process is not that difficult.You can actually file your self it is not that difficult,

We filed oursleves it cost us less than $1000.00 that was including the cost of all filing fees and medical.

You can save $$ by not filing for Work permit.

My wife overstayed for Over 1 year before we filed her AOS package, we had our interview a few weeks ago and were approved.

As long as you file the correct forms with proper support documents it is not that hard to file.

Start by going to www.USCIS.gov

Your immigrant wife will file the following

I-485 Application to Adjust Status Filing Fee=$325

G325-A Biographic Information IN QUADRUPLET Filing Fee $0

I-693 Medical Examination done by USCIS approved Civil Surgeon Fee varies by Doctor

Civil Surgeon Locator

If Immigrant spouse wishes to work prior to receivng GC then she will also need to file

I-765 Employment Authorization Document Filing Fee= $180

The USC Spouse/ Sponsor will file the following concurrently

I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Filing Fee=$190w/ G325A

I-864 Affidavit of Support Filing fee -0

General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing

Relax dont worry too much and take adavantge of all those on this forum who have gone through the process with similiar circumstances as yours.

Edited October 10, 2006 by Addie_Goodvibes

[Kez/JWolf 6]

You could file AOS as long as she did not have intent to remain when she entered the States.... there has been mamy people who have done this without the use of a lawyer.... could you not just go and have a chat with a lawyer to check your options without having to retain them....

Have a read of the guide here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide2

it may help you to decide which way to go.... all I would say is whatever you decide to do... do it as quickly as you can....

Kezzie

[Addie_Goodvibes 0]

THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM (SHE IS A BRITISH CITIZEN) I

Sunshine, first of all relax, once she files her I485 her overstay status will be forgiven,

Since she is married and you are a USC / legal resident.

For peace of mind and have a professional review your paper work. You can go to a Legal Document Assistant or paralegal, they charge anywhere from 500-$1000.00

The process is not that difficult.You can actually file your self it is not that difficult,

We filed oursleves it cost us less than $1000.00 that was including the cost of all filing fees and medical.

You can save $$ by not filing for Work permit.

My wife overstayed for Over 1 year before we filed her AOS package, we had our interview a few weeks ago and were approved.

As long as you file the correct forms with proper support documents it is not that hard to file.

Start by going to www.USCIS.gov

Your immigrant wife will file the following below are all Links!

I-485 Application to Adjust Status Filing Fee=$325 + $70 biometrics services fee

G325-A Biographic Information IN QUADRUPLET Filing Fee $0

I-693 Medical Examination done by USCIS approved Civil Surgeon Fee varies by Doctor $150-$300

Civil Surgeon Locator

If Immigrant spouse wishes to work prior to receivng GC then she will also need to file

I-765 Employment Authorization Document Filing Fee= $180

The USC Spouse/ Sponsor will file the following concurrently

I-130 Petition for Alien Relative Filing Fee=$190w/ G325A

I-864 Affidavit of Support Filing fee -$0

Estimated total cost $975.00 ( including costs of photos, printing and mailing application.

General Tips on Assembling Applications for Mailing

Relax dont worry too much and take adavantge of all those on this forum who have gone through the process with similiar circumstances as yours.

Edited October 10, 2006 by Addie_Goodvibes

[ChristinaM 0]

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/LPRApplication.htm

It is possible, and it's worth taking a look to see if you'd be comfortable filing yourself. If you're not, by all means use a lawyer, but you have a good community resource here.

[MPGGPM 0]

I LIVE IN LOUISIANA AND NEED AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER. THE PROBLEM IS THAT I DONT HAVE $2500 TO PAY IN ONE PAYMENT FOR THE ALWYER SO I FOUND THIS OTHER LAW FRIM THAT LETS YOU PAY MONTHLYHAS ANYONE EVER HEARD OF OR USED ICS?? http://www.advancedimmigration.com/

DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY OTHER IMMIGRATION LAWYERS THAT LET YOU PAY MONTHLY WHILE STILL PROCESSING THE PAPERWORK FOR A FOREIGN SPOUSE TO GET A WORKING PERMIT AND GREEN CARD.

WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP

THANKS

I hired a lawyer. She does let me pay in installments. $500 one month, $500 the other. (I'm sure I could have worked out even lower monthly payments, for a longer period).

My wife is not in the USA (we're doing AOS through the embassy), but the point is, if you search around, you can find lawyers who will have payment options.

I am not familiar with that website, by the way. Can't help you there.

[Addie_Goodvibes 0]

As I mentioend before If you are not comfortable doing things yourself

look into hiring a Legal Document Assistant or a paralegal

They can prepare the correct paperwork for you and check for accuracy , also they can be sure you are filing the correct forms for your case.

Its worth looking into.