Costs For Lawyer Carl Shusterman

[NancyJ 0]

How much does he charge for 601 waiver doees anybody know? His consultations are extremely expensive.

[F1Belle 0]

I know that most lawyers (who are experienced with waivers) charge upwards of $5000. Don't bargain hunt if you need a lawyer for a waiver. I did my husbands waiver without a lawyer, and depending on the reasons for the waiver, it can be done without a lawyer if you don't mind the work of gathering information.

[NancyJ 0]

You are correct it is of utmost importance to not go cheap. My friend had run into problems with one that was approximately that same price. I heard of this lawyer and trying to find out something on him but some of these discussions sites seems to have one attorney they rally around and has proven costly in money and time on theyir part. I'm encouraging them to seek elsewhere and was in hopes of any ideas about him. Tey think he will be too costly but it mifght be worth it. I would hire him if it was not that I have the problem with financial and having to get a sponsor.

[F1Belle 0]

You may also want to look at attorney Laurel Scott. She is very good with waivers, and her prices are fair. She does a chat each week where you can ask questions for free. I know of many who have used her and have nothing but good things to say about her. She also has financing available.

Her website is:

http://www.visacentral.net/

[Boiler 45,966]

Second Laurel Scott.

[NancyJ 0]

She is a laywer in Texas and they had some info from others on her office and chose against. They're in Los Angeles and preference is in California to hire an lawyer. We are asking through some organizations and researching for California only. There's a lot of horror stories circulating and makes the decisions difficult when searching. It is hard decisions to make.

[F1Belle 0]

Haether Poole also comes highly recommended for waiver cases and is in California.

http://www.humanrightsattorney.com/

[NancyJ 0]

When a friend realized that immigration law is federal and any lawyer can be hired she called Heather for the free consultation. It was taking a long time because she had to send a lot of documents in to their office for the lawyer to review before the free consultation. I don't know if she ever got the consultation or not or she gave up and hired in her state of Michigan. I told my friend that she can find some lawyers through some of the churches because some of them have their immigration services like Catholic Charities and Lutheran Services. At church we have heard of members that have used one out of San Diego and she is going to speak with her parish office as sooon as possible. Her husband is from Canada and has oversatyed the visa but I don't know how long and other details of their problems. They're decided this route on finding one locally and maybe they can get direction from their offices or toward another that is in their community. They seem to feel more comfortable being able to go. I don't know that really matters but to them it does. It's more important for them to find a qualified lawyer though. I think they'll be okay because tehy not in too big of a hurry and will investigate credentials of lawyer before hiring.

[emt103c 10]

If all he did was overstay a visa--AND he's still in the country--this should not be a very difficult case. If he's still in the country, spouse of a USC, and entered legally, he won't even need a waiver and is eligible to adjust status in the U.S.

I would reconsider and at least consult with Laurel she is very knowledgeable, honest and helpful.

Please tell them to be VERY careful with the advice given by charitable organizations, even when they are church based. They are notorious for having non-attorneys give advice that is incorrect and adds a TON of time to the case. They have been known to advise people to leave the country when they are eligible to adjust status from within the country without even needing a waiver. BE CAREFUL.