I am married to a U.S. citizen. We live in California. Is it better to hire an immigration attorney to apply for permanent residency?
2007-02-14 15:04:30 · 9 answers · asked by Please Answer 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Also, how much does an immigration attorney typically charge?
2007-02-14 15:50:48 · update #1
no just turn your self in and go home.
2007-02-14 15:10:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
If you are in this country legally you don't need to. Marrying an American citizen is a free pass. Save your money and contact your local Congressional Representative. He or she has people who will help you.
If you are illegal, hire the attorney.
Don't waste any time though. As of June 2007, the cost for a green card application will be raised to $900.
2007-02-14 20:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by rick m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can never go wrong having an attorney, if you can check out a few different attorneys, check with the better business bureau to see if any complaints have been registered, double check all the information you send off, so as not to wait 6 or 8 weeks to get a letter back stating you missed something
2007-02-14 15:09:11 · answer #3 · answered by lat0ria 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call them and ask. Some of them have a first free session in which you can ask these questions. Just be aware that having a lawyer does NOT make your immigration process go any faster. A lawyer cannot make your application jump to the head of the queue. Everything is done in strict order of when its received.
2016-05-24 00:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by Emely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u don't know what ur doing, it's best if u find an immigration attorney to help you out.
2007-02-14 15:15:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
having a immigration lawyer will not guarantee you to citizenship. me and my husband(who is mexican)had an attorney and he screwed us over. be careful who you trust!!
2007-02-14 15:32:22 · answer #6 · answered by doinitthamexicanway 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2007-02-14 15:31:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
nah dont bother coming to this dump
2007-02-14 15:09:33 · answer #8 · answered by John walsh 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Might be wise on your part.
2007-02-14 15:28:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋