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Anyone Hired a Lawyer to Help Process spousal petition?

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lemajeca   5

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Hi there! Our petition has been approved today. I know we have to wait for a few days for NVC processing. My husband hired a lawyer and I'm not sure if she will be the assigned agent to receive any communication from NVC. (it's actually my husband who talks to her, and he needs to ask an appointment before she can talk to her)

I would just like to know if someone in here is in the same situation with mine. What did your lawyer do to help? What's the process? Is your lawyer be the one who will send the needed documents? Does hiring a lawyer helps to speed up the process?

Hoping for good responses.

Thank you.

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Markieboy   104

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Hi there! Our petition has been approved today. I know we have to wait for a few days for NVC processing. My husband hired a lawyer and I'm not sure if she will be the assigned agent to receive any communication from NVC. (it's actually my husband who talks to her, and he needs to ask an appointment before she can talk to her)

I would just like to know if someone in here is in the same situation with mine. What did your lawyer do to help? What's the process? Is your lawyer be the one who will send the needed documents? Does hiring a lawyer helps to speed up the process?

Hoping for good responses.

Thank you.

Congratulations on your approved petition! Very exciting! :thumbs:

IMHO, there really is no need for a lawyer for most uncomplicated situations. Most VJers here do the process on their own.

The petitioner and beneficiary can acquire and submit most, if not all, required documents.

No, having a lawyer does not speed up the process.

I highly recommend reading this guide. The guide stresses being proactive during the NVC stage, rather than reactive.

Hope this helps you some! Good luck! :thumbs:

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

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06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

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11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
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KazAmerFam   2

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Hello guys. Ive always heard contravercial things bout hiring the lawyer or not. Most people think they can do work independently without anyones help, lawyer firm claim that process cant be run without their job. I didnt know what to believe. As we were new at it, me & husband decided to apply for a lawyer. To be honest i regreted & was disappointed. First of all she filled my dox wrong, i.e. bout the place i worked, secondly she took almost a month to fill out all forms "correct", my buddy was applyin visa actually same time, but independently, eventually she got NOA1 faster than me! After i made sure that half people who applied themself were right. At least they control the process instead of receiving the answer "wait your line, we did our job, everything depend on nvc". Think before u make decission bout lawyers, u can just waste money

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Ryan H   3,812

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Hi there! Our petition has been approved today. I know we have to wait for a few days for NVC processing. My husband hired a lawyer and I'm not sure if she will be the assigned agent to receive any communication from NVC. (it's actually my husband who talks to her, and he needs to ask an appointment before she can talk to her)

Lawyer is automatically designated as the agent.

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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