What is it with some lawyers?

[rebeccajo 14]

So, I used to frequent a website of an "Immigration Lawyer" initials, R.G. His website hardly generates any answers so I moved on...and found VJ.

Anyway, I decided to check it out today...curious if it ever picked up any kind of flow. Someone on there asked him if he should go K1 or K3 to be with his fiance as soon as possible. The LAWYER answered that he recommends the guy to bring his fiance here on a visit and marry her, then file an AOS. #######? I mean, I know it is possible (though not legal), but the risk of a 5 yr+ ban is too great! How irresponsible is this guy?

-Blu-(outraged for the inquirer)

The guy is being really stupid.

I frequent another immigration website that has at least three contributing lawyers. They all refer to what you described above as the "Ten Foot Pole" situation (or question).

Even if there was something in the post that caused the attorney to feel confident the client would be successful, it's really stupid to put it in writing in public.

I'd be interested to see the post also - to see how the question was phrased and the answer was written.

A good lawyer is worth his weight in gold. A bad one can kill you. The onus is on the client to shop around.

Edited June 10, 2009 by rebeccajo

[Wyld Blu 35]

I didn't give the name because I am not sure it is against VJ's TOS. If not, I will gladly share...if so, PM me and I will give it there. Or at least the name of the attny. You can google his website and look on his forums.

-Blu-(Lemme know)

[rebeccajo 14]

I didn't give the name because I am not sure it is against VJ's TOS. If not, I will gladly share...if so, PM me and I will give it there. Or at least the name of the attny. You can google his website and look on his forums.

-Blu-(Lemme know)

I think it is against the TOS.

You could however cut and paste the question and the answer. Without the names.......

[Wyld Blu 35]

I didn't give the name because I am not sure it is against VJ's TOS. If not, I will gladly share...if so, PM me and I will give it there. Or at least the name of the attny. You can google his website and look on his forums.

-Blu-(Lemme know)

I think it is against the TOS.

You could however cut and paste the question and the answer. Without the names.......

Exclamation HELP! I-129F, K-3? What to do?

I really want to bring my fiance down from Canada so we can get married sooner, which way should I go about it?

Preferably the easiest and fastest (if that's possible) Thanks!!

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Default Re: HELP! I-129F, K-3? What to do?

Personally, I'd just have her come down on a visit, get married, and then apply for adjustment of status.

__________________

That is the cut and paste version on his forum. If you want his name...PM me and I will gladly share.

-Blu-(on a mission)

[sjr09 155]

So, I used to frequent a website of an "Immigration Lawyer" initials, R.G. His website hardly generates any answers so I moved on...and found VJ.

Anyway, I decided to check it out today...curious if it ever picked up any kind of flow. Someone on there asked him if he should go K1 or K3 to be with his fiance as soon as possible. The LAWYER answered that he recommends the guy to bring his fiance here on a visit and marry her, then file an AOS. #######? I mean, I know it is possible (though not legal), but the risk of a 5 yr+ ban is too great! How irresponsible is this guy?

-Blu-(outraged for the inquirer)

Doesn't surprise me. Attorneys are interested in $$$$ He will gladly represent the person he gave the advice to and collect his money and do nothing. He typically has to spend a few minutes reveiwing what his secretary did for a K-1 for only a couple thousand.

Immigration lawyers for the most part are like tapeworms.

Thats not really ture Many good Attorneys who know what to do the right way, and have fair fees.. You have to look around you can find them. Did you have a immigration lawer?

No I did not. I will not pay lots of money to have a lawyer's secretary fill in simple forms with information I provide. What do you call a fair fee for a secretary filling out an I-129f and G-325 (with information already provided to them by the petitioner) and putting the documents the petitioner provides in an envelope and mailing it? $25? $50 tops? Don't forget you still need to run around and gather all the information and documents for them, THEY don't have it. It isn't even a "legal process". The forms are no more complicated than a job application to Lowe's or Walmart. You need an attorney for that?

I would recommend a visa service if you need a professional, they usually have translators and people to communicate with your fiancee in his/her language. At least they are equipped to provide service.

So when you say “No I Did Not” how can you say anything with out the first hand knowledge, experience or the use of an attorney?

There are attorney who handle the case fill out every form and so on…Your basing this off ignorance. Your whole post sounds ignorant. And yes it is a legal process in all the states, if the attorney is License, un-like a visa service who has no license and even they wont do it for 25-50 bucks.

As for “The forms are no more complicated than a job application to Lowe's or Walmart.” If that’s so true then tell me why so many people come to this website ask simple questions and can’t fill them out???? Your comment is a bunch of ignorant BS and a slap in every ones face who can’t fill out the forms. SHEEEESH

Edited June 10, 2009 by sjr09

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

I didn't give the name because I am not sure it is against VJ's TOS. If not, I will gladly share...if so, PM me and I will give it there. Or at least the name of the attny. You can google his website and look on his forums.

-Blu-(Lemme know)

I think it is against the TOS.

You could however cut and paste the question and the answer. Without the names.......

Exclamation HELP! I-129F, K-3? What to do?

I really want to bring my fiance down from Canada so we can get married sooner, which way should I go about it?

Preferably the easiest and fastest (if that's possible) Thanks!!

Reply With Quote

Default Re: HELP! I-129F, K-3? What to do?

Personally, I'd just have her come down on a visit, get married, and then apply for adjustment of status.

__________________

That is the cut and paste version on his forum. If you want his name...PM me and I will gladly share.

-Blu-(on a mission)

Thanks! Easy enough to find using google now!

That firm specializes in business immigration. Asking them for advice on family immigration matters is like asking a plumber to fix your car. Yeah, plumbers and mechanics both use tools, but...

[Wyld Blu 35]

Just google an immigration attny with the initials R.G. I really just don't want to violate the TOS here.

-Blu-(trying to help)

Edited June 10, 2009 by Wyld Blu

[daboyz 36]

So, I used to frequent a website of an "Immigration Lawyer" initials, R.G. His website hardly generates any answers so I moved on...and found VJ.

Anyway, I decided to check it out today...curious if it ever picked up any kind of flow. Someone on there asked him if he should go K1 or K3 to be with his fiance as soon as possible. The LAWYER answered that he recommends the guy to bring his fiance here on a visit and marry her, then file an AOS. #######? I mean, I know it is possible (though not legal), but the risk of a 5 yr+ ban is too great! How irresponsible is this guy?

-Blu-(outraged for the inquirer)

Doesn't surprise me. Attorneys are interested in $$$$ He will gladly represent the person he gave the advice to and collect his money and do nothing. He typically has to spend a few minutes reveiwing what his secretary did for a K-1 for only a couple thousand.

Immigration lawyers for the most part are like tapeworms.

Thats not really ture Many good Attorneys who know what to do the right way, and have fair fees.. You have to look around you can find them. Did you have a immigration lawer?

No I did not. I will not pay lots of money to have a lawyer's secretary fill in simple forms with information I provide. What do you call a fair fee for a secretary filling out an I-129f and G-325 (with information already provided to them by the petitioner) and putting the documents the petitioner provides in an envelope and mailing it? $25? $50 tops? Don't forget you still need to run around and gather all the information and documents for them, THEY don't have it. It isn't even a "legal process". The forms are no more complicated than a job application to Lowe's or Walmart. You need an attorney for that?

I would recommend a visa service if you need a professional, they usually have translators and people to communicate with your fiancee in his/her language. At least they are equipped to provide service.

So when you say “No I Did Not” how can you say anything with out the first hand knowledge, experience or the use of an attorney?

There are attorney who handle the case fill out every form and so on…Your basing this off ignorance. Your whole post sounds ignorant. And yes it is a legal process in all the states, if the attorney is License, un-like a visa service who has no license and even they wont do it for 25-50 bucks.

As for “The forms are no more complicated than a job application to Lowe's or Walmart.” If that’s so true then tell me why so many people come to this website ask simple questions and can’t fill them out???? Your comment is a bunch of ignorant BS and a slap in every ones face who can’t fill out the forms. SHEEEESH

I can say it with first hand knowledge. I am not ignorant of this process whatsoever. I hired my attorney due to some IMBRA issues that I later found out do not apply to the IR-1 visa, but only to K visas. Don't jump this guys a$$ He is looking for a little help.

Why not come to this website and ask for some help. I personally feel like the forms are actually simpler than IRS forms.

Stop being a jerk.

[Wyld Blu 35]

Can we please stop the flaming and just get along? I didn't start this thread so people could argue about one person's expertise or not. PLEASE.

-Blu-(Come on...we are all on the same side here!)

[jon&kaori 0]

we are thinking of hiring a lawyer. she was very helpful, but in the end visa journey answered more of our questions than the lawyer. thanks you visa journey

[S.Fu + T.Fu 0]

When I was going through how-I-should apply for AOS, I definitely didn't want to spend $2k + on hiring a lawyer (since I'm a recent college graduate). Therefore, I went online and typed up topics that I've been searching for regarding marriage and U.S. Immigration. I came across this site: Nolo Fiance & Marriage Visas.

I bought an e-book .PDF version (around $20) from this publishing company to help us figure out what specific documents we need and the steps we need to take before, during, and after. It's a great way to handle the USCIS process on your own with detailed instructions, examples, and guide.

I hope this may help others while they go through their journey with the USCIS.

Cheers,

Tina Fu

[sjr09 155]

So, I used to frequent a website of an "Immigration Lawyer" initials, R.G. His website hardly generates any answers so I moved on...and found VJ.

Anyway, I decided to check it out today...curious if it ever picked up any kind of flow. Someone on there asked him if he should go K1 or K3 to be with his fiance as soon as possible. The LAWYER answered that he recommends the guy to bring his fiance here on a visit and marry her, then file an AOS. #######? I mean, I know it is possible (though not legal), but the risk of a 5 yr+ ban is too great! How irresponsible is this guy?

-Blu-(outraged for the inquirer)

Doesn't surprise me. Attorneys are interested in $$$$ He will gladly represent the person he gave the advice to and collect his money and do nothing. He typically has to spend a few minutes reveiwing what his secretary did for a K-1 for only a couple thousand.

Immigration lawyers for the most part are like tapeworms.

Thats not really ture Many good Attorneys who know what to do the right way, and have fair fees.. You have to look around you can find them. Did you have a immigration lawer?

No I did not. I will not pay lots of money to have a lawyer's secretary fill in simple forms with information I provide. What do you call a fair fee for a secretary filling out an I-129f and G-325 (with information already provided to them by the petitioner) and putting the documents the petitioner provides in an envelope and mailing it? $25? $50 tops? Don't forget you still need to run around and gather all the information and documents for them, THEY don't have it. It isn't even a "legal process". The forms are no more complicated than a job application to Lowe's or Walmart. You need an attorney for that?

I would recommend a visa service if you need a professional, they usually have translators and people to communicate with your fiancee in his/her language. At least they are equipped to provide service.

So when you say “No I Did Not” how can you say anything with out the first hand knowledge, experience or the use of an attorney?

There are attorney who handle the case fill out every form and so on…Your basing this off ignorance. Your whole post sounds ignorant. And yes it is a legal process in all the states, if the attorney is License, un-like a visa service who has no license and even they wont do it for 25-50 bucks.

As for “The forms are no more complicated than a job application to Lowe's or Walmart.” If that’s so true then tell me why so many people come to this website ask simple questions and can’t fill them out???? Your comment is a bunch of ignorant BS and a slap in every ones face who can’t fill out the forms. SHEEEESH

I can say it with first hand knowledge. I am not ignorant of this process whatsoever. I hired my attorney due to some IMBRA issues that I later found out do not apply to the IR-1 visa, but only to K visas. Don't jump this guys a$$ He is looking for a little help.

Why not come to this website and ask for some help. I personally feel like the forms are actually simpler than IRS forms.

Stop being a jerk.

Stop making ignorant comments #### hole I'm not jumping him but you

Edited June 10, 2009 by sjr09

[daboyz 36]

So, I used to frequent a website of an "Immigration Lawyer" initials, R.G. His website hardly generates any answers so I moved on...and found VJ.

Anyway, I decided to check it out today...curious if it ever picked up any kind of flow. Someone on there asked him if he should go K1 or K3 to be with his fiance as soon as possible. The LAWYER answered that he recommends the guy to bring his fiance here on a visit and marry her, then file an AOS. #######? I mean, I know it is possible (though not legal), but the risk of a 5 yr+ ban is too great! How irresponsible is this guy?

-Blu-(outraged for the inquirer)

Doesn't surprise me. Attorneys are interested in $$$$ He will gladly represent the person he gave the advice to and collect his money and do nothing. He typically has to spend a few minutes reveiwing what his secretary did for a K-1 for only a couple thousand.

Immigration lawyers for the most part are like tapeworms.

Thats not really ture Many good Attorneys who know what to do the right way, and have fair fees.. You have to look around you can find them. Did you have a immigration lawer?

No I did not. I will not pay lots of money to have a lawyer's secretary fill in simple forms with information I provide. What do you call a fair fee for a secretary filling out an I-129f and G-325 (with information already provided to them by the petitioner) and putting the documents the petitioner provides in an envelope and mailing it? $25? $50 tops? Don't forget you still need to run around and gather all the information and documents for them, THEY don't have it. It isn't even a "legal process". The forms are no more complicated than a job application to Lowe's or Walmart. You need an attorney for that?

I would recommend a visa service if you need a professional, they usually have translators and people to communicate with your fiancee in his/her language. At least they are equipped to provide service.

So when you say “No I Did Not” how can you say anything with out the first hand knowledge, experience or the use of an attorney?

There are attorney who handle the case fill out every form and so on…Your basing this off ignorance. Your whole post sounds ignorant. And yes it is a legal process in all the states, if the attorney is License, un-like a visa service who has no license and even they wont do it for 25-50 bucks.

As for “The forms are no more complicated than a job application to Lowe's or Walmart.” If that’s so true then tell me why so many people come to this website ask simple questions and can’t fill them out???? Your comment is a bunch of ignorant BS and a slap in every ones face who can’t fill out the forms. SHEEEESH

I can say it with first hand knowledge. I am not ignorant of this process whatsoever. I hired my attorney due to some IMBRA issues that I later found out do not apply to the IR-1 visa, but only to K visas. Don't jump this guys a$$ He is looking for a little help.

Why not come to this website and ask for some help. I personally feel like the forms are actually simpler than IRS forms.

Stop being a jerk.

Stop making ignorant comments #### hole I'm not jumping him but you

You win. I'm an #### hole. Sleep well.

[sjr09 155]

So, I used to frequent a website of an "Immigration Lawyer" initials, R.G. His website hardly generates any answers so I moved on...and found VJ.

Anyway, I decided to check it out today...curious if it ever picked up any kind of flow. Someone on there asked him if he should go K1 or K3 to be with his fiance as soon as possible. The LAWYER answered that he recommends the guy to bring his fiance here on a visit and marry her, then file an AOS. #######? I mean, I know it is possible (though not legal), but the risk of a 5 yr+ ban is too great! How irresponsible is this guy?

-Blu-(outraged for the inquirer)

Doesn't surprise me. Attorneys are interested in $$$$ He will gladly represent the person he gave the advice to and collect his money and do nothing. He typically has to spend a few minutes reveiwing what his secretary did for a K-1 for only a couple thousand.

Immigration lawyers for the most part are like tapeworms.

Thats not really ture Many good Attorneys who know what to do the right way, and have fair fees.. You have to look around you can find them. Did you have a immigration lawer?

I'm not trying to win but sleep well.

No I did not. I will not pay lots of money to have a lawyer's secretary fill in simple forms with information I provide. What do you call a fair fee for a secretary filling out an I-129f and G-325 (with information already provided to them by the petitioner) and putting the documents the petitioner provides in an envelope and mailing it? $25? $50 tops? Don't forget you still need to run around and gather all the information and documents for them, THEY don't have it. It isn't even a "legal process". The forms are no more complicated than a job application to Lowe's or Walmart. You need an attorney for that?

I would recommend a visa service if you need a professional, they usually have translators and people to communicate with your fiancee in his/her language. At least they are equipped to provide service.

So when you say “No I Did Not” how can you say anything with out the first hand knowledge, experience or the use of an attorney?

There are attorney who handle the case fill out every form and so on…Your basing this off ignorance. Your whole post sounds ignorant. And yes it is a legal process in all the states, if the attorney is License, un-like a visa service who has no license and even they wont do it for 25-50 bucks.

As for “The forms are no more complicated than a job application to Lowe's or Walmart.” If that’s so true then tell me why so many people come to this website ask simple questions and can’t fill them out???? Your comment is a bunch of ignorant BS and a slap in every ones face who can’t fill out the forms. SHEEEESH

I can say it with first hand knowledge. I am not ignorant of this process whatsoever. I hired my attorney due to some IMBRA issues that I later found out do not apply to the IR-1 visa, but only to K visas. Don't jump this guys a$$ He is looking for a little help.

Why not come to this website and ask for some help. I personally feel like the forms are actually simpler than IRS forms.

Stop being a jerk.

Stop making ignorant comments #### hole I'm not jumping him but you

You win. I'm an #### hole. Sleep well.

[Ken-Love 0]

in our case i did our papers then i let the immigration lawyer to check the papers if they're correct before i finally mailed to CSC.