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Hi y'all! B)

I have been emailing some lawyers to ask them a couple of questions about my AOS, but all of them are asking me to pay from $150 to $250 for the first phone consultation, and for just a 10-15 min chat :wow: . I think that's ridiculous, so I was wondering if you can post here some lawyer's contact info (email) who are willing to accept a first free consultation, that way we don't have to spend such a fortune.

Thanks a lot!

ROC

09-10-2011 : ROC package sent

09-13-2011 : Check Cashed

09-17-2011 : NOA received

10-24-2011: Biometrics appointment

07-02-2012: Application Accepted

07-10-2012: Greencard Received!!

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AOS from H1B

Timeline:

08/29/09 ----- AOS Package Mailed (I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131)

08/31/09 ----- Package delivered in Chicago

09/04/09 ----- Checks cashed

09/11/09 ----- Received all 4 NOA´s (Dated 09/04/09)

09/14/09 ----- Received Biometrics Letter for I-485 & I-765 (Appointment: 10/08/09)

10/08/09 ----- Biometrics Appointment Done

10/08/09 ----- AP Approval Notice and EAD Card Production Ordered sent

10/16/09 ----- AP received

10/17/09 ----- EAD received

11/05/09 ----- Interview Appointment Received - Interview on 12/10/09

12/10/09 ----- Interview Approved!!Card production ordered.

12/14/09 ----- Welcome Letter Received

12/22/09 ----- GC Received!!

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So what you are saying is you want something for nothing, right?

Good luck.

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Someone stole my dictionary. Now I am at a loss for words.

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Ban shredded cheese. Make America Grate Again .

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I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.

I went bald but I kept my comb.  I just couldn't part with it.

My name is not Richard Edward but my friends still call me DickEd

If your pet has a bladder infection, urine trouble.

"Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow."

I fired myself from cleaning the house. I didn't like my attitude and I got caught drinking on the job.

My kid has A.D.D... and a couple of F's

Carrots improve your vision.  Alcohol doubles it.

A dung beetle walks into a bar and asks " Is this stool taken?"

Breaking news.  They're not making yardsticks any longer.

Hemorrhoids?  Shouldn't they be called Assteroids?

If life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic.

If you suck at playing the trumpet, that may be why.

Dogs can't take MRI's but Cat scan.

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Exactly...and do you have some answer to that or just that "nothing for nothing"?

ROC

09-10-2011 : ROC package sent

09-13-2011 : Check Cashed

09-17-2011 : NOA received

10-24-2011: Biometrics appointment

07-02-2012: Application Accepted

07-10-2012: Greencard Received!!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AOS from H1B

Timeline:

08/29/09 ----- AOS Package Mailed (I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131)

08/31/09 ----- Package delivered in Chicago

09/04/09 ----- Checks cashed

09/11/09 ----- Received all 4 NOA´s (Dated 09/04/09)

09/14/09 ----- Received Biometrics Letter for I-485 & I-765 (Appointment: 10/08/09)

10/08/09 ----- Biometrics Appointment Done

10/08/09 ----- AP Approval Notice and EAD Card Production Ordered sent

10/16/09 ----- AP received

10/17/09 ----- EAD received

11/05/09 ----- Interview Appointment Received - Interview on 12/10/09

12/10/09 ----- Interview Approved!!Card production ordered.

12/14/09 ----- Welcome Letter Received

12/22/09 ----- GC Received!!

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TwoTravelers   0

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Hi y'all! B)

I have been emailing some lawyers to ask them a couple of questions about my AOS, but all of them are asking me to pay from $150 to $250 for the first phone consultation, and for just a 10-15 min chat :wow: . I think that's ridiculous, so I was wondering if you can post here some lawyer's contact info (email) who are willing to accept a first free consultation, that way we don't have to spend such a fortune.

Thanks a lot!

If you have not found a lawyer yet... don't... unless you have a complicated case with legal problems, police record or a visa overstay. Otherwise it really is a waste of money when you can do everything yourself. I know it can be overwhelming but you can get a lot of answers here on VJ. If you have any specific questions send them to me. My husband and I would be more than willing to help if we can.

Service Center: California Service Center

Consulate: Madrid, Spain

I-129F Sent

03/20/2008 I-129F NOA1

08/04/2008 I-129F NOA2

08/30/2008 Packet 3 Received

12/23/2008 Packet 3 Sent

02/26/2009 Packet 4 Received

03/04/2009 Interview Date (there was a delay because embassy never sent letter)

05/03/2009 Visa Received

05/24/2009 US Entry

06/02/2009 Marriage

06/18/2009 AOS papers sent (Filed: I-485; I-765; I-131 together) Chicago Lockbox

06/19/2009 AOS papers received in Chicago

06/23/2009 NOA for I-485, I-131, I-765

06/25/2009 NOA letters arrive for I-485, I-131, I-765

07/06/2009 First RFE for I-485 on USCIS website, everything put on HOLD

07/09/2009 RFE arrives at our home, regarding I-864 affidavit of support

07/14/2009 Mailed RFE to Dept. of Homeland Security; Lee's Summit, MO

07/16/2009 RFE received at Dep. of HS

07/17/2009 Case processing has resumed

07/20/2009 Touched

07/23/2009 I-485 moved to California Service Center for processing

07/24/2009 Touched

07/29/2009 Touched

07/31/2009 Touched

08/03/2009 Notice that application I-485 was moved to another office for processing but no info on where

08/03/2009 I-765 Case received and pending

08/13/2009 I-131 Received advance porole

08/15/2009 Received Work Permit

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Hi y'all! B)

I have been emailing some lawyers to ask them a couple of questions about my AOS, but all of them are asking me to pay from $150 to $250 for the first phone consultation, and for just a 10-15 min chat :wow: . I think that's ridiculous, so I was wondering if you can post here some lawyer's contact info (email) who are willing to accept a first free consultation, that way we don't have to spend such a fortune.

Thanks a lot!

If you have not found a lawyer yet... don't... unless you have a complicated case with legal problems, police record or a visa overstay. Otherwise it really is a waste of money when you can do everything yourself. I know it can be overwhelming but you can get a lot of answers here on VJ. If you have any specific questions send them to me. My husband and I would be more than willing to help if we can.

Thanks you so much! I was not able to work on the forms these days (too much work) but I am sure I will have some questions soon :)

ROC

09-10-2011 : ROC package sent

09-13-2011 : Check Cashed

09-17-2011 : NOA received

10-24-2011: Biometrics appointment

07-02-2012: Application Accepted

07-10-2012: Greencard Received!!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AOS from H1B

Timeline:

08/29/09 ----- AOS Package Mailed (I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131)

08/31/09 ----- Package delivered in Chicago

09/04/09 ----- Checks cashed

09/11/09 ----- Received all 4 NOA´s (Dated 09/04/09)

09/14/09 ----- Received Biometrics Letter for I-485 & I-765 (Appointment: 10/08/09)

10/08/09 ----- Biometrics Appointment Done

10/08/09 ----- AP Approval Notice and EAD Card Production Ordered sent

10/16/09 ----- AP received

10/17/09 ----- EAD received

11/05/09 ----- Interview Appointment Received - Interview on 12/10/09

12/10/09 ----- Interview Approved!!Card production ordered.

12/14/09 ----- Welcome Letter Received

12/22/09 ----- GC Received!!

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TBoneTX   45,288

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you can get a lot of answers here on VJ.
Yes -- many of which are WILDLY incorrect (usually from windbags), and none that might completely or accurately deal with the OP's exact questions. Therefore, the best course of action might BE to consult an attorney.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Keep trying to look for lawyers, maybe check the newspaper and seach for adds that offer free consultation, after a little bit of reaseach i founf around 8 lawyer that offered free consultation. I'm sorry but I have to agree with the OP, $150 for a consultation, or even a phone consultation is ridiculous. They are just taking advatage of people that feel overwhelmed with the procces or are simply too busy to dedicate it time. I shouldn't be like that, specially if it's a simple case.

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TBoneTX   45,288

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$150 for a consultation
I consider this to be on the slightly higher side of reasonable.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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I finally found one who answered to some of my questions. So if I get an RFE or have some problems after filling my files I will hire him for sure! You see? it's a way to win clients as well, so that thing about "something for nothing" it's just nonsense. :dance:

ROC

09-10-2011 : ROC package sent

09-13-2011 : Check Cashed

09-17-2011 : NOA received

10-24-2011: Biometrics appointment

07-02-2012: Application Accepted

07-10-2012: Greencard Received!!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

AOS from H1B

Timeline:

08/29/09 ----- AOS Package Mailed (I-130, I-485, I-765 & I-131)

08/31/09 ----- Package delivered in Chicago

09/04/09 ----- Checks cashed

09/11/09 ----- Received all 4 NOA´s (Dated 09/04/09)

09/14/09 ----- Received Biometrics Letter for I-485 & I-765 (Appointment: 10/08/09)

10/08/09 ----- Biometrics Appointment Done

10/08/09 ----- AP Approval Notice and EAD Card Production Ordered sent

10/16/09 ----- AP received

10/17/09 ----- EAD received

11/05/09 ----- Interview Appointment Received - Interview on 12/10/09

12/10/09 ----- Interview Approved!!Card production ordered.

12/14/09 ----- Welcome Letter Received

12/22/09 ----- GC Received!!

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