FAQ on Immigration Lawyer Services
Immigration lawyers deal with many immigration issues from business immigration to deportation cases. When you need to hire an immigration attorney you want to ensure you hire someone who is knowledgeable and skilled in the type of immigration case you have presented.
Q: How much should I expect to pay for an immigration attorney?
A: Immigration attorneys can be expensive since they work in a very specialized field. Expect your case to range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand.
Q: Do I have to be a legal immigrant to begin working with an immigration attorney?
A: No. Some immigration attorneys specialize in helping illegal immigrants get the documents they need to become legal residents of the United States.
Q: Can an immigration attorney assist me in getting my green card?
A: Yes. Whether you are getting your green card through your employer or through marriage, an immigration attorney can assist you in the process.
Q: A company wants to hire me from overseas, but cannot sponsor my immigration paperwork. Can an immigration attorney help?
A: Yes, an immigration attorney can assist you in getting the right documents to ensure you are legally able to work in the United States.
Q: I feel like it is taking my attorney a long time to get results. Can they go any faster?
A: An immigration attorney will do what they can for you but a majority of immigration law depends on the speed and response time of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service. Your attorney should be able to give you an estimate of how long the USCIS will take to respond to your case.
Q: I want to work in the US for a few months and then return to my home country. Is this possible?
A: Yes. There are immigration attorneys that specialize in obtaining temporary work visas for large corporate clients.
Q: What should I bring to my first meeting with an immigration attorney?
A: Bring all of your documentation regarding the history of your stay in the United States. This includes things like old visas, old passports, current visas, current passports and any other paperwork you have to show how you entered and stayed in the country.
Q: I have a criminal conviction. Will it be hard to stay in the United States?
A: Some immigration attorneys specialize in dealing with immigration cases where a criminal conviction has occurred. A skilled attorney should be able to assist you in trying to stay in the country.