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nyhazmat Enthusiast

nyhazmat   2

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We will be filing our I-751 in about 2 months. We have not talked to any attorneys up this point in our journey and see no reason to start now. That is us, everyone is different. If you read the guides and take your time, double and triple check everything, you should be ok. Just take your time, it is too important to rush through. Just my humble opinion. :whistle:

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Kathryn41 Grand Master

Kathryn41   3,205

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You will still have to gather all of the documents yourself. All the lawyer will really do is fill out a very easy form, put the documents you find and copy in order, add a big binder clip and mail it -all for a big fee and taking longer than it would take to do it all yourself. Take a look at the I-751 form, read over the instructions, fill out a 'test' form on your own to see what it feels like (if you find it easy or difficult) and then decide if you really want to spend that much money in addition to the form. The majority of us here did not use a lawyer to file the I-751, me included (although I'm still waiting for approval :-) ). My recommendation? I think you can probably do this one on your own without too much difficulty.

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Jasman0717   9

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I followed the guide here on VJ and blew right through the process. Unless you have something unusual you can do it yourself. Good luck :thumbs:

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OPKSI751   0

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Hello All,

Thank you for the replies and gudiance. I am going to do it w/out a lawyer.As suggested, I will take the time to gather enough evidence which we have and present it in a way, that will hopefully make the job of the USCIS officer adjudicating our case easy.

MSB

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Europeanboy   0

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Hello All,

Thank you for the replies and gudiance. I am going to do it w/out a lawyer.As suggested, I will take the time to gather enough evidence which we have and present it in a way, that will hopefully make the job of the USCIS officer adjudicating our case easy.

MSB

Depends on how complicated your case is. If you file I-751 waiver based on a good faith marriage you'd better get a lawyer cause you may need good representation if they send you a notice to appear for an interview, get him/her with you. That's your residency something important so spend 1k-2k and don't let them play with you. www.superlawyers.com

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SENKA   0

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We are not using a lawyer either. It's a waste of money if your marriage is in good faith and you know how to fill in a simple form. We haven't used a lawyer for K-1, AOS, and no reason to do it now either. Good Luck!

AOS TIMELINE

10/27/06 Mailed I-485 and I765 to Chicago

11/07/06 Checks cashed

11/09/06 Received NOA1 for both EAD and AOS in the mail

11/13/06 Received a letter for Biometrics appointment

11/15/06 Received e-mail that RFE has been mailed yesterday

11/21/06 Biometrics appointment

12/04/06 Sent RFE back

12/08/06 RFE accepted in Lee's Summit - USPS confirmation

12/12/06 RFE recorded on file by USCIS

12/13/06 Touched

12/18/06 Touched again

12/26/06 Received Interview letter dated Dec 19

01/20/07 EAD file touched

01/24/07 EAD approved and card production ordered - received 3 e-mails!

01/24/07 AOS file touched

01/26/07 EAD touched, 3 e-mails received that the approval notice has been mailed

01/30/07 EAD Card Received by Mail

02/07/07 AOS Interview, approved pending FBI name check

04/27/07 Received E-Mail "Welcome New Resident"

04/30/07 Received E-Mail "Card Production Ordered"

05/01/07 Received Welcome Letter in mail

05/07/07 Green card received in the mail!

01/28/09 Mailed I-751 application.

01/30/09 Check already cleared! In two days!

02/03/09 Received NOA - Letter of extension dated 01/29/09

02/11/09 Received Biometrics Appointment Letter for 02/24/09

02/24/09 Biometrics Appointment Completed.

04/01/09 Inforpass appointment- got I-551 stamp in my passport

04/11/09 Approval Letter received - dated 04/07/09

05/06/09 E-mail "Card Production Ordered" received

06/01/09 10 Year Green Card Received!

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3600rs   24

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Hello Folks,

Do you think it is necessary to hire an immigration lawyer to file my I751? The lawyer is asking for $750 to file my papers. What do you think? How many of you used the services of an immigration lawyer?

Thanks!

MSB

use a lawyer for a waiver case not for a joint application

 
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