Immigration lawyers in Honolulu, HI?

[ForeverJune 4]

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to see if anyone has used a lawyer in Honolulu or know of anyone they'd recommend?

I filed for I-751 lifting of conditions back in June 2018 and I received a notice that is a little.. concerning?

I've been able to handle all immigration applications myself but this is a situation I'd rather have professional help with.

 

Thank you for all help, and hope all of you are safe and healthy!

[KULtoATL 1,551]

You're from Canada but still received a concerning notice? Now I'm curious. Hope everything is ok though 😔

[ForeverJune 4]

4 minutes ago, KULtoATL said:

You're from Canada but still received a concerning notice? Now I'm curious. Hope everything is ok though 😔

Yeah... Despite life insurance policies with our name on it, rental agreements, joint tax returns, affidavits from family and friends, pictures, documents from the military recognizing our marriage, they sent a notice saying that we haven't provided enough evidence to show our marriage is in good faith. They listed out that the evidence they require is proof of children together and joint property or assets. But we're a same sex couple so children isn't exactly easy for us, and we're a military family and don't own property since we move so often. So... I don't know what more I can send them.

[Mike E 11,754]

1 minute ago, ForeverJune said:

Yeah... Despite life insurance policies with our name on it, rental agreements, joint tax returns, affidavits from family and friends, pictures, documents from the military recognizing our marriage, they sent a notice saying that we haven't provided enough evidence to show our marriage is in good faith. They listed out that the evidence they require is proof of children together and joint property or assets. But we're a same sex couple so children isn't exactly easy for us, and we're a military family and don't own property since we move so often. So... I don't know what more I can send them.

Do you have bank accounts? Are any jointly held?

 

Any vehicles? Are any jointly held?

[KULtoATL 1,551]

1 minute ago, ForeverJune said:

Yeah... Despite life insurance policies with our name on it, rental agreements, joint tax returns, affidavits from family and friends, pictures, documents from the military recognizing our marriage, they sent a notice saying that we haven't provided enough evidence to show our marriage is in good faith. They listed out that the evidence they require is proof of children together and joint property or assets. But we're a same sex couple so children isn't exactly easy for us, and we're a military family and don't own property since we move so often. So... I don't know what more I can send them.

Holy #######?! I'm so sorry to hear that. Now I'm kinda scared about my ROC. Just filed and will be awhile before I hear from them but we don't have kids (personal choice) and no joint property (husband already bought a house long before we met and we love living in it just as it is). Hope someone comes through with a good immigration attorney recommendation. All the best!!

[ForeverJune 4]

Just now, Mike E said:

Do you have bank accounts? Are any jointly held?

 

Any vehicles? Are any jointly held?

We have a joint bank account and sent them statements that include both our names. As for vehicles, she owns a car from before we got married. We're going to be including me in the title so hopefully that will be one additional thing to add.

2 minutes ago, KULtoATL said:

Holy #######?! I'm so sorry to hear that. Now I'm kinda scared about my ROC. Just filed and will be awhile before I hear from them but we don't have kids (personal choice) and no joint property (husband already bought a house long before we met and we love living in it just as it is). Hope someone comes through with a good immigration attorney recommendation. All the best!!

Thank you so much and I wish you all the best as well!

[Penguin_ie 6,001]

*****  moving from AOS to ROC forum for more answers  ******

[peachouille 200]

 

11 hours ago, ForeverJune said:

Yeah... Despite life insurance policies with our name on it, rental agreements, joint tax returns, affidavits from family and friends, pictures, documents from the military recognizing our marriage, they sent a notice saying that we haven't provided enough evidence to show our marriage is in good faith. They listed out that the evidence they require is proof of children together and joint property or assets. But we're a same sex couple so children isn't exactly easy for us, and we're a military family and don't own property since we move so often. So... I don't know what more I can send them.

Sometimes they ask for more evidence just to check that you are still together, especially if it was filled so long ago. So no need to necessarily panic.

 

The evidence they cited is a suggestion. Send them updated versions of everything you used to file (lease, bank statements, IRS transcripts, insurance, etc.) and anything else you might have accumulated since 2018. Good luck!

[ForeverJune 4]

On 12/8/2020 at 4:43 AM, peachouille said:

 

Sometimes they ask for more evidence just to check that you are still together, especially if it was filled so long ago. So no need to necessarily panic.

 

The evidence they cited is a suggestion. Send them updated versions of everything you used to file (lease, bank statements, IRS transcripts, insurance, etc.) and anything else you might have accumulated since 2018. Good luck!

Okay, hopefully that's the case because I definitely freaked out the first time I saw the letter. Thank you so much!

[Orangesapples 1,954]

I don't think you need a lawyer, just send them new evidence.