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SusieQQQ Grand Master

SusieQQQ   11,584

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No. The wait time depends on priority date - as defined in law you cannot  interview before your priority date is current. There is no way to jump that line, paying a lawyer or otherwise.

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10 minutes ago, AliJho said:

Good day. Does anyone know if having an immigration attorney makes the processing time shorter for Family first preference? Say this category usually takes 7 years to complete if no lawyer is involved, would the wait time be significantly less with a lawyer working on my behalf?

LOL.   No.   If that was the case, everyone would get a lawyer.

 

The wait time for your category is because that type of visa is numerically limited, so you have to wait until one is available.   

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5 minutes ago, AliJho said:

So if priority date is current and awaiting interview, would immigration attorney then be able to act on your behalf to make the process go by quicker. 

Nope.

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11 minutes ago, AliJho said:

So if priority date is current and awaiting interview, would immigration attorney then be able to act on your behalf to make the process go by quicker. 

If you had a good reason to expedite at that stage, then maybe the way your lawyer words the expedite request can help - but they cannot manufacture reasons that don’t exist (in other words, if you have a valid expedite reason you could very probably get the same outcome without getting a lawyer involved).  

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16 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

If you had a good reason to expedite at that stage, then maybe the way your lawyer words the expedite request can help - but they cannot manufacture reasons that don’t exist (in other words, if you have a valid expedite reason you could very probably get the same outcome without getting a lawyer involved).  

Got it. Thanks much.

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5 minutes ago, SandyD said:

Do most people hire attorneys to fill out the form or do the forms yourself?

The forms as such are very standard information that should not require a lawyer. This site is mostly DIY, and the guides at the top of the page are there to help posters navigate the process beyond just filling out the forms.  Lawyers may be recommended for complex cases (examples like criminal records, drafting waivers for bans etc)

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13 hours ago, AliJho said:

So if priority date is current and awaiting interview, would immigration attorney then be able to act on your behalf to make the process go by quicker. 

We hired an attorney who caused a delay in our case by several months due to his carelessness and inaccurate information.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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9 hours ago, SandyD said:

Do most people hire attorneys to fill out the form or do the forms yourself?

 

Just as testimony. I used VJ to file my AOS. After that, I became an expert and did not need VJ for my ROC & N400 (However, though I could now fill papers solo, I still read VJ for user process experiences - you understand what I mean, right? eg do this if you get stuck here, do not use this method etc). However, VJ was very instrumental at the beginning as I did not know anything. Additionally I only had $30 when I began. I borrowed $$ from multiple sources to for AOS fees, $1590 at that time, I think. However, I did not want to incur more $$ for attorney so I only borrowed for AOS and used VJ as guide to file. VJ helped me gain confidence in my AOS application and then I learnt and could now fly on my own. My N400 interview was last week Thursday and I got approved there and there. My journey is almost done. I am left with oath, which I agreed with IO to hold off till I get back from my travels.

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Immigration journey is not: fast, for the faint at heart, easy, cheap, for the impatient nor right away. If more than 50% of this applies to you, best get off the bus.

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22 hours ago, AliJho said:

Good day. Does anyone know if having an immigration attorney makes the processing time shorter for Family first preference? Say this category usually takes 7 years to complete if no lawyer is involved, would the wait time be significantly less with a lawyer working on my behalf?

It depends how much you willing to pay the lawyer, you get what you pay for. 

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