NO.........There it is.
Ok, ok, we all know that choosing whether or not to retain an attorney for the K1 Visa process can be a tough decision. But if you are diligent and take your time, then a lawyer is not necessary and will NOT be able to speed up the process.Even if you retain legal counsel you still HAVE to do all of the work yourself anyway. They will simply fill in the fields on the K1 application with your input. And if you give them the wrong information, such as transpose to numbers in your fathers SS number, then they will get it wrong also. They don't know his SS number any better than you do.
BEWARE - some immigration lawyers are simply scamming you and taking advantage of people who have not done their homework.
They will NOT be the ones working on your case and will leave that to a non-qualified legal secretary. Do you understand? A SECRETARY, will be handling your important paperwork.
The only thing that a lawyer can provide is a second set of eyes for proof reading your paperwork, and it won't be his eyes. He will stamp it and sign it after it is finished, then cash your check and forget about you. Some attorneys will be very willing to talk to you at first. So my advice is that if you have specific questions, leave a comment here, then call an attorney and tell them that you are thinking of retaining their service and would like to ask a few questions. Because they are trying to make you feel comfortable they are very likely to field a few questions up front for free.With all of that said, I have created a list of people who should or should not retain legal counsel for the K1 Visa Process.
SHOULD HIRE AN ATTORNEY IF:- -You met your fiance online or through a friend and have had fewer than 3 face to face meetings.
- -Your fiance is here illegally with you in the United States (expired Visa, or illegal alien)
- -You or your fiance has ever been convicted of a felony, or has a police record
- -Your fiance has a 2yr J-Visa requirement
- -You really feel like wasting $3000 :-)
SHOULD NOT HIRE A LAWYER
- -You can file your own taxes----the K1 is just like a tax document
- -You have all of your documentation
- -You are confident that you can prove an ongoing relationship with your fiance
- -You have no criminal record
- -Or basically, any reason other than the aforementioned reasons to hire an attorney.
I hope this helps, comment, questions, and concerns for the greater good are welcome, please tweet this page and follow us.
In my point of view, it's necessary to hire a lawyer if you have the money and wanted to have a peace of mind during the processing time. Waiting for the result of your application is very stressful knowing that your future and life depends on it besides you wanted to be with the person you love and chose to spend the rest of your life the soonest possible time.
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