I-601 for misrepresenation

[Quynh 0]

Hi everyone,

Please help.

Here is my story.

My immigrant visa application was refused at the interview under INA212 (a)(6)© for misrepresentation. The consular officer didn't explain any reasons for the denial but she asked about my past relationship with my ex fiancé , which was 10 years ago. We engaged in 2006. The relationship ended not long after the engagement. My ex fiancé already cancelled the K1 visa petition and I didn't go for an interview.
In 2011 & 2013, I applied for tourist visa and failed twice.

The past relationship was real and I didn't tell lie anything to them during the interview for tourist visa as well. I still have proof about my past relationship. Is there a high change for me to get I-601 waiver approved? We are worried that we will not able to provide extreme hardship except that we have to live separately. Could you please recommend me a good lawyer that our VJ members used for I-601.

Thank you.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

Missrep is very serious. Could it be the ex alleged something? Did you perhaps not mention that you were petitioned before?

[Boiler 45,658]

Depends what the Misrep is, you did not say.

[canadian_wife 1,823]

What is the misrepresentation. It matters to your case so the more info you give us the better we can help you

good luck

[Quynh 0]

i really don't know what the misrepresentation is? The consular officer didn't tell me what the misrepresentation is. I guess it's because of my past relationship which I already shared above.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

How bad was the breakup ? Could the ex have sent claims that you faked your relationship ?

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

You may be able to get more info through your petitioner's senator/congressman and/or an attorney.
Did the CO harp on certain questions more than once ? Usually one can get an idea what the CO did not like or what did
not convince him. Your consulate is very tough and difficult.
Definitely consult an attorney. The waiver package should address what the reason for the misrepresentation is and that is not
possible if they did not state the reason. The CO chose a very non transparent option to not mention it which is utter BS.

[Boiler 45,658]

Yet to see a Misrep charge where the person did not know what it was.

[Quynh 0]

How bad was the breakup ? Could the ex have sent claims that you faked your relationship ?

If he did, I can't fix it. The consular officer believed so.

How bad was the breakup ? Could the ex have sent claims that you faked your relationship ?

[Quynh 0]

Do you guys know Laurel Scott law firm? Has anyone here worked with her before? Thanks everyone.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Yes, Laurel Scott comes highly recommended. I have not used her personally but others have. She used to have free chat sessions
don't know if she still does. There are other good waiver attorneys out there, just make sure they specialize in waivers not just prepare one
once in a blue moon.

If he did, I can't fix it. The consular officer believed so.

Care to elaborate further ? So you do know the reason ?

[Quynh 0]

I paid $375 for 30' consultation on phone with Laurel Scott. We called to there number but no one picked up the phone. 20 mins later, she picked up the phone and asked me to reschedule to Monday. She said it's a simple mistake. I feel thay she's not helpful, unprofessional as a lawyer so I asked for a refund. I think I will hire Lizz Cannon, she's very helpful answering my questions though I haven't paid her yet.

[WandY 430]

A lawyer cannot charge a "consultation" fee without an agreement between the lawyer and the client that includes, at a minimum: A)What the client will receive for the consultation; B)The cost; C)When/Where/How the consultation will take place; D) The cost and method of payment - i.e. when payment is expected and will the consultation fee be applied towards future services.

Any lawyer that charges a consultation fee should be avoided. Also avoid one that uses "billable hours."

Find a lawyer that will attempt to fix your specific problem for a specific fee.

Immigration lawyers are notoriously looked at in low light because so many of them rip people off. Immigrants don't sue lawyers for crappy work. Lawyers that take advantage of immigrants and those with immigration problems are people in the wrong line of work. When I was in law school, it was a joke that if you can't find a job, you can always do immigration law. It's just law using forms and most immigration lawyers just hire paralegals to do everything.

Be careful.

[Jawaree 718]

Most immigration attys charge a consultation fee & will deduct it from the fee when hired....Lizz Cannon is

fair , & a straight shooter regardingind cases...It may be a mistake , something maybe lost in translation (that

should not be, but stuff happens) If you have been on the up & up Ms Cannon will sort it out ,& get your mate

to involve his congressperson also.

[Quynh 0]

A lawyer cannot charge a "consultation" fee without an agreement between the lawyer and the client that includes, at a minimum: A)What the client will receive for the consultation; B)The cost; C)When/Where/How the consultation will take place; D) The cost and method of payment - i.e. when payment is expected and will the consultation fee be applied towards future services.

Any lawyer that charges a consultation fee should be avoided. Also avoid one that uses "billable hours."

Find a lawyer that will attempt to fix your specific problem for a specific fee.

Immigration lawyers are notoriously looked at in low light because so many of them rip people off. Immigrants don't sue lawyers for crappy work. Lawyers that take advantage of immigrants and those with immigration problems are people in the wrong line of work. When I was in law school, it was a joke that if you can't find a job, you can always do immigration law. It's just law using forms and most immigration lawyers just hire paralegals to do everything.

Be careful.

Thanks WandY