Immigration Attorney overseas

[Kevin91 3]

Hello! 

 

I have curious question maybe someone can answer this. So my mother in law is from Dominican Republic and want to apply for a B2 visa, she want to visit the country. So we applied the first time and the immgaration officer didn’t even bother looking at document which show strong ties of coming back to the country. Now she want to apply again, she eager to come because my wife is pregnant and her labor month is on May. 

 

So I pretty upset she went to a immigration lawyer from Dominican Republic, I feel like that’s a waste of money. Either way I feel like that immigration lawyer is lying to her about having certain access to embassy, or have friends to modify application or delete other things. Can this be possible? I thought immigration lawyer are just a consultation purposes. Please let me know. 

 

Thanks!

[yuini 29]

1 minute ago, Kevin91 said:

Hello! 

 

I have curious question maybe someone can answer this. So my mother in law is from Dominican Republic and want to apply for a B2 visa, she want to visit the country. So we applied the first time and the immgaration officer didn’t even bother looking at document which show strong ties of coming back to the country. Now she want to apply again, she eager to come because my wife is pregnant and her labor month is on May. 

 

So I pretty upset she went to a immigration lawyer from Dominican Republic, I feel like that’s a waste of money. Either way I feel like that immigration lawyer is lying to her about having certain access to embassy, or have friends to modify application or delete other things. Can this be possible? I thought immigration lawyer are just a consultation purposes. Please let me know. 

 

Thanks!

No matter what if this is true or not, but if she gets caught it would be more problematic. B2 is pretty hard to get approved since a lot of parents overstay in the US based on facts so they are extra strict on that. 

[Unlockable 7,316]

The lawyer is straight lying. No one, and i mean NO ONE, can have influence over anyone's case. This is one of the biggest policies that immigration has. It is not only to prevent fraud but for our country's national security. If the lawyer had friends in the embassy, your MIL would have gotten the visa the first time. 

 

Listen, my wife is Dominican and I have visited the DR countless times. Many people there sell people false hope to get their service. Tell your MIL yo leave the lawyer. 

 

Now here some harsh truth i am about to tell you. The truth is that it is extremely difficult to get a visitor Visa from the DR. Unless your MIL had an extensive travel history to other countries, own a lot of property, have a high profile job, or own a lucrative business, it is unlikely she will get a visa. It makes it even harder for her to get one if she has immediate family in the US. 

 

The truth is many people never get a visa and never make it to the US. I know your wife would like for her mother to be here for the birth of your child but you should be prepared that it may not happen and be as supportive to your wife as possible.

 

[JFH 12,191]

The lawyer is lying. Don't give him any of your money. The only way she can be approved is on own merit. The officer doesn't have to look at anything she brings to the interview. She can apply again but her chances of success are slim. It's harsh, but that's how it is for many, many people who want to visit their family here. You can thank other county folk for abusing the privilege of a B-2 visa for that. Thry have jeopardized it for everyone else. 

 

Was the intention that your mother-in-law would come to look after the baby while your wife goes back to work? If so, she was rightfully denied as that is not permitted on a tourist visa. It is considered work. 

[Crazy Cat 42,644]

Some lawyers say things which aren't true just to get business.  Mine led me to believe our CR-1 case would take no more than 6 months.........haha.......13 months later, my wife had visa in hand....  Your MIL should run from this attorney....

[TNJ17 1,329]

The attorney is lying. They do that because these people are extremely vulnerable and will believe anything. You never need a lawyer for a tourist visa. Tourist visas are pretty straight forward either way. Getting approved for a tourist visa means she needs to show A LOT of strong ties to her country. Like others have said she needs to show extensive travel abroad, bank statements with a long history, a high paying job, assets, family, all that if she were to stay in the US she would be making her life way worse than if she were to come back. Unless you can show all of that it’s gonna be extremely hard to get. Might wanna consider visiting them down there before it’s too late for your wife to travel or wait until after birth. 

[Kevin91 3]

I agree thank you clarifying, I feel better! That what I thought, they just want the money. Either way, I have strong belief that she will come back to her country I cant see why? She have tons of responsibility at her home country. She giving all her best shot again to see if they will give it to her. But my expection are low... 

 

And my wife is not working, MIL just wants to spend time with her first grandchild....

[Boiler 46,322]

Scumbag Lawyer, follow his advice and she could end up with a lifetime bar.

[TNJ17 1,329]

3 minutes ago, Kevin91 said:

I agree thank you clarifying, I feel better! That what I thought, they just want the money. Either way, I have strong belief that she will come back to her country I cant see why? She have tons of responsibility at her home country. She giving all her best shot again to see if they will give it to her. But my expection are low... 

 

And my wife is not working, MIL just wants to spend time with her first grandchild....

You believing or saying she has strong ties to her country is not gonna suffice for the CO. She needs to prove on paper that she has strong ties. Otherwise she won’t be approved. And they’re gonna look at her even harder because she has immediate family living in the US. It’s not gonna be easy and simple. 

[Boiler 46,322]

Obvious soluton if for her to visit your MIL with the new baby.

[Kevin91 3]

Yea, both MIL and FIL own a night club and three restaurant. But like I said sometime immigration don’t look at that, I feel like it all luck when you get in the embassy.

[JFH 12,191]

It might be easier if and when USCs are no longer able to petition for immigrant visas for their parents. 

 

The problem is that whilst AOS from tourist visas for immediate relatives is permitted (and this includes parents of USCs) it is heavily abused. I have lost count of how many threads I've read of immediate relatives who "changed their minds" once they arrived and decided to stay. That is in the CO's mind with every person he interviews who has immediate family here. He is thinking "what's stopping her from AOSing when she gets there? Nothing at all!"

 

If Trump does as he says and wipes out that immigration category, then no one applying for a tourist visa to visit their USC children will have a legal path to residency. So granting tourist visas will theoretically involve less risk. 

[Crazy Cat 42,644]

1 minute ago, Kevin91 said:

Yea, both MIL and FIL own a night club and three restaurant. But like I said sometime immigration don’t look at that, I feel like it all luck when you get in the embassy.

Sounds promising.  Good luck.

[maryLu 58]

Tell your MIL that she should NEVER lie on any application dealing with US Goverment.  She can get a misrepresentation bar, and that would be it. Not worth it!

[Keith & Arileidi 437]

I personally cant stand dealing with Dominican lawyers (and yes, this includes family lawyers)..
They will say ANYTHING to con you out of your money.