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I-751 . . . should I pay an attorney?

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Brother Hesekiel   2,236

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New member here.

Met my wife in 2002, moved in together in 2004, got engaged in 2005, married in 2006. Got conditional GC on 9/14/2007, meaning I should file the I-751 now.

I'm very articulate, organized, and a great writer. I have my package, including 14 photos, ready to be mailed via Priority Mail, registered, with signature receipt and return receipt.

The attorney who helped me so far along the way wants a $500 retainer, if she were to handle the case. Since I had to gather all the documents anyway, I wonder if YOU would avise me to use her services, or do you feel filing an I-751 without the assistence of an attorney in a clear cut case would be alright?

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Bob

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Otto Grand Master

Otto   83

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Personally, we did not use an attorney so far and do not plan to for our removal of conditions next month either.

You know your case, your specific details - if you feel it is straightforward with little or no complications and you use the guides (above) you might come to the same determination as we did. On the other hand, if you have 'issues' looming - you might do well to use the attorney's services.

(Best vague answer I could give.) :thumbs:

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Chica Yeyé   41

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I concur. If your case is pretty straightforward and you already have your documentation ready you might want to use the $$$$ for the fees. But only you can make that choice. We didn't use a lawyer for our CR-1 and will not use one for our upcoming removal of conditions.

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happywifeymom   4

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New member here.

Met my wife in 2002, moved in together in 2004, got engaged in 2005, married in 2006. Got conditional GC on 9/14/2007, meaning I should file the I-751 now.

I'm very articulate, organized, and a great writer. I have my package, including 14 photos, ready to be mailed via Priority Mail, registered, with signature receipt and return receipt.

The attorney who helped me so far along the way wants a $500 retainer, if she were to handle the case. Since I had to gather all the documents anyway, I wonder if YOU would avise me to use her services, or do you feel filing an I-751 without the assistence of an attorney in a clear cut case would be alright?

Thanks,

Bob

A lot of us here didnt hire a lawyer. If you just have time to read the guides it will help you. I will be filing my I-751 next month too since my GC will expire on Sept 27, 2009.

 
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