A major concern for anyone seeking to retain legal advice regarding an Immigration matter from Thailand: how can I tell if my Thai fiancee is receiving legal advice from a competent credible professional? The answer: ask to see some credentials. Much like a waitress asking someone for ID who appears less than 21 years of age, prospective clients should never be too shy to ask their prospective attorney for a copy of his or her bar card or other certificate in order authenticate their credentials. Further, ask the attorney what law school they graduated from and in which state he or she is licensed and in good standing to practice law. Should the individual attempt to dodge the question or if he becomes angry, then one could take this as a sign that the individual is not being completely candid about something…or isn’t what they claim to be. If he or she provides the name of their state of licensure, then go to the internet and search for the bar association or Supreme Court of that state. Every state maintains a database listing all of the attorneys licensed in their jurisdiction. If the “attorney” is not on this list, then further inquiry may be required.
Usually at this phase, most people would wonder: “Am I going to trust my Thai fiance to an operator who fabricates information about their legal credentials?”
United States Immigration rules and regulations are a complex and constantly changing area of American law. On the surface, United States immigration may appear to be a straightforward endeavor and there are those who claim it is merely “filling in forms.” However, upon further investigation, one will quickly see that it is a narrow and deep area of legal practice, filled with pitfalls for the unwary. Failure to be one hundred percent honest in an application can lead to unintended consequences. Pose this question to yourself, “should I place my thai fiancee in the hands of a person who instructs her to lie to the U.S. Government?”
Ignorance of relevant immigration rules and deadlines can lead an unwitting couple into a situation where they are unable to achieve their immigration goals in the time frame they desire. When hiring an Immigration Attorney stay away from so-called “visa companies,” and “visa specialists,” as they are unsanctioned by the Immigration authorities at USCIS. Those to be most wary of: unqualified individuals who claim to be licensed lawyers when in reality they are not licensed in good standing in any American jurisdiction, and furthermore have probably not graduated from an accredited law school. This type of unscrupulous individual should be avoided at all costs, if for no other reason than the fact that if problems arise with the application only a licensed attorney can explain the situation to the authorities at USCIS. Generally, Embassies and Consulates will not accept 221g follow up documentation from an unlicensed attorney.
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[...] This article is written by Ben Hart, a US Immigration attorney. Contact Mr. Hart at 1-877-231-7533 or by email at info@integrity-legal.com. For more technical information on Immigration issues please read about visa denials under 214b and 221g [...]
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