QUESTION
How do I chose my immigration lawyer, and how to avoid being ripped off ?
Asked on Feb 06th, 2012 on Immigration - Florida
More details to this question:
Hi,
Here is the case :
I am an international student F1 Visa and my wife is an US Citizen. My record is currently terminated for low attendance. I was in an english school ( F1 Factory ) waiting for the next fall admission for college. It have been a week that it''s terminated.
I''d like to apply for a change of status and get the green card to avoid all the hassles that come with a Student Visa . In order to do that, I think that it would be better to hire a lawyer to take care of everything, but finding a good one, at an affordable price, seems to be a little hard.
I''m posting here to get some advices, and some recommendations ( maybe ) for an Immigration Lawyer in Miami Area. Also, since I gave above all the details about my case, it would be really nice to know how much a lawyer would charge for that kind of case ( everything included ).
I highly appreciate your answers.
Thanks
1 ANSWER
Hello Anonymous in Miami,
A good way to find a reputable lawyer is to contact the local county bar association for your area. They usually have a lawyer referral program where they refer you to pre-screened lawyers. A quick search on the internet for "county bar association" or "lawyer referral program " plus the name of your city, should pull up the contact information that you need. Good luck with your green card application.
Notes: This information is of a general nature and is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2012 at 1:21 PM