Green card I-751 Waiver... finding a lawyer

[divorcedgayman 11]

7 minutes ago, Lemon23 said:

Just make sure you follow the instructions on the i-751, it's pretty straight forward, but then again if you're doubt or have questions then come back here and ask.

 

10 minutes ago, Kevin Lee said:

Only reason why I am looking for a lawyer is to make sure I don't make any mistakes.

 

 

I know there are two schools of thought. One is a self-sufficient applicant who can file it themselves successfully. While that's true, I want to believe that it's safer to work with an attorney. Those are very important documents, and your life depends on how well you prepare the package. The attorney may not be super useful in the initial filing of I-751. However, an attorney familiar with the case from the start may be very helpful in case you need them later. 

 

In the end, nobody can tell you what to do. If you feel comfortable having an experienced set of eyes look through your documents, then attorney is a way to go. If you want to file yourself, you should be able to do that, too, without any issues.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 11, 2018 by divorcedgayman

[mindthegap 2,605]

You only have to look at the number of threads saying 'my lawyer said X, but....' to see that not all lawyers - and law degrees - are equal...

 

 

There are some ridiculously knowledgable people on here, and we are all free, largely as we have all been there with this stuff. 

 

[Lemon23 400]

4 minutes ago, mindthegap said:

You only have to look at the number of threads saying 'my lawyer said X, but....' to see that not all lawyers - and law degrees - are equal...

 

 

There are some ridiculously knowledgable people on here, and we are all free, largely as we have all been there with this stuff. 

 

I totally agree on this. I learned a lot here by reading and searching. I filed my AOS and ROC on my own and months from now I will file my N-400 on my own as well so I saved and I will save thousands of dollars.

Edited January 11, 2018 by Lemon23

[Illiria 980]

1 hour ago, Lemon23 said:

I totally agree on this. I learned a lot here by reading and searching. I filed my AOS and ROC on my own and months from now I will file my N-400 on my own as well so I saved and I will save thousands of dollars.

I haven’t used a lawyer for any of my applications, k1 through to naturalization. Seen so many cases on here where the lawyer or the lawyers assistant has messed an application up and have just turned round to the applicant and gone ‘oops guess you will have to apply again’ with no apologies or offer to help.

 

OP what evidence do you have that is listed in the instructions on the USCIS I-751 instructions?

 

(Sorry for the off topic but @Lemon23 totally reccomend you apply for the naturalization online if you can as they are being processed quicker than paper filing)

Edited January 11, 2018 by Illiria

[destinychild1 10]

I had a similar situation as your. David Concha from Charlotte, North Carolina is a great, reliable and charges reasonably. Would strongly recommend you speaking with him and see if he can help you. Good luck!

[Kevin Lee 1]

6 hours ago, Lemon23 said:

I totally agree on this. I learned a lot here by reading and searching. I filed my AOS and ROC on my own and months from now I will file my N-400 on my own as well so I saved and I will save thousands of dollars.

Hi, may I ask a question? One of my friends wrote an affidavit for me. She actually wrote in hand writing and there's some scribble for mistakes, and she forgot to make her signature. Is this ok or should I ask her to type in and print out and get signature? 

 

Thanks.

[Lemon23 400]

9 hours ago, Kevin Lee said:

Hi, may I ask a question? One of my friends wrote an affidavit for me. She actually wrote in hand writing and there's some scribble for mistakes, and she forgot to make her signature. Is this ok or should I ask her to type in and print out and get signature? 

 

Thanks.

I would suggest to type in, print and have your friend signed in. The affidavit letter will be invalid if there is no sign, make sure you have your friend full name, current address, birthdate, birth place and most importantly mobile or any contact number.

[Lemon23 400]

14 hours ago, Illiria said:

I haven’t used a lawyer for any of my applications, k1 through to naturalization. Seen so many cases on here where the lawyer or the lawyers assistant has messed an application up and have just turned round to the applicant and gone ‘oops guess you will have to apply again’ with no apologies or offer to help.

 

OP what evidence do you have that is listed in the instructions on the USCIS I-751 instructions?

 

(Sorry for the off topic but @Lemon23 totally reccomend you apply for the naturalization online if you can as they are being processed quicker than paper filing)

I agree on this, that is why I rather choose to do it by myself. I will definitely apply online to less the paperwork, I will save all my evidences so I can have things to bring on the day of naturalization interview  

Edited January 12, 2018 by Lemon23

[Kevin Lee 1]

17 hours ago, Illiria said:

I haven’t used a lawyer for any of my applications, k1 through to naturalization. Seen so many cases on here where the lawyer or the lawyers assistant has messed an application up and have just turned round to the applicant and gone ‘oops guess you will have to apply again’ with no apologies or offer to help.

 

OP what evidence do you have that is listed in the instructions on the USCIS I-751 instructions?

 

(Sorry for the off topic but @Lemon23 totally reccomend you apply for the naturalization online if you can as they are being processed quicker than paper filing)

Hello, I missed your posting - sorry about that.

 

I have : 2016 joint tax returned, rental agreement, joint checking account statements for 7 month, document for her last name changes at the bank, 

car insurance together, some facebook screen shots, Triple AAA, lots of photo, a couple of letters from her, Her school main page saying that I am the husband,

three affidavits from our friends, Itinerary for our trip to Las Vegas together, I also have bankers statement how I didn't want to sign the paper, but her step mother forced me. 

 

These are all I have.

I have a question.

 

After I signed the paper, I registered car under our both name. I am not sure if that helps. She filed the papers 3 weeks later.

Will this help?

 

Thank you so much for your comment.

 

 

Edited January 12, 2018 by Kevin Lee

[Illiria 980]

5 minutes ago, Kevin Lee said:

Hello, I missed your posting - sorry about that.

 

I have : 2016 joint tax returned, rental agreement, joint checking account statements for 7 month, document for her last name changes at the bank, 

car insurance together, some facebook screen shots, Triple AAA, lots of photo, a couple of letters from her, Her school main page saying that I am the husband,

three affidavits from our friends, Itinerary for our trip to Las Vegas together, I also have bankers statement how I didn't want to sign the paper, but her step mother forced me. 

 

These are all I have.

I have a question.

 

After I signed the paper, I registered car under our both name. I am not sure if that helps. She filed the papers 3 weeks later.

Will this help?

 

Thank you so much for your comment.

 

 

Not a bad list, anything you did after signing the divorce papers won’t really count for much. Who was on the bills at the place you rented, even if you were on some and her on others you can use them to show shared responsibility.

[Kevin Lee 1]

20 hours ago, Illiria said:

I haven’t used a lawyer for any of my applications, k1 through to naturalization. Seen so many cases on here where the lawyer or the lawyers assistant has messed an application up and have just turned round to the applicant and gone ‘oops guess you will have to apply again’ with no apologies or offer to help.

 

OP what evidence do you have that is listed in the instructions on the USCIS I-751 instructions?

 

(Sorry for the off topic but @Lemon23 totally reccomend you apply for the naturalization online if you can as they are being processed quicker than paper filing)

May I ask one more question?

 

Does text messages to each other can be evidence? Saying I love you or I am excited for the wedding ect...

 

Thank you so much for your help

[phildinftlaudy 17]

Just an FYI on attorney.... We have used the same attorney for initial application (I-129) and for AOS (485). We plan on filing ROC at end of July. I already spoke to our attorney and her rate is going to be $1,500. So, I would say that the 3K+ that your attorney is asking is excessive.  We are in Florida. Not sure where you are, but she represents clients down this way. 

[sddude89 31]

1 hour ago, Kevin Lee said:

May I ask one more question?

 

Does text messages to each other can be evidence? Saying I love you or I am excited for the wedding ect...

 

Thank you so much for your help

For ROC, nothing related to wedding is relevant.

For ROC, docs AFTER wedding or AFTER you got your temporary green card are more relevant.

 

I would not include text messages, personally.

Instead, I would show cell phone bill and highlight all the calls and texts you made to each other in the call/text log.

[Illiria 980]

6 hours ago, Kevin Lee said:

May I ask one more question?

 

Does text messages to each other can be evidence? Saying I love you or I am excited for the wedding ect...

 

Thank you so much for your help

They won’t let you show them a digital device during an interview and printouts of text messages are super easy to fake so I would say not good evidence. With that anything from before marriage wouldn’t be relevant for the removal of conditions