LF recommendations for a lawyer in the US, husband has a statutory rape conviction

[Akari 1]

12 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Maybe post in the waivers forum.  I don't recall the names but there are people in that forum familiar with waiver lawyers.  Get a consultation BEFORE filing the I-130 and be fully informed.  You don't necessarily need the lawyer to handle the whole case.  Maybe just the waiver.  However, when you are fully informed, you may well decide to pursue plan B without attempting US immigration.

Looks like the post was moved there. Thank you for your input we are planning to speak with a lawyer first.

[Akari 1]

10 hours ago, Boiler said:

I take that as a given, and could mention either way.

 

A UK based one would likely know more about the particular charges and the consequences, however she is asking so maybe a US based one would be better, who could do the research.

I was looking for a US based lawyer however, I wasn't aware that where they are based perhaps doesn't matter. So, my search is really for the best lawyer for our case rather than from a certain area. I expect to have to talk with our lawyer from a distance regardless.

[NikLR 13,228]

Is there similar restrictions on UK spouses as there is on USC petitioners? Can they bring a spouse over when they've had this kind of conviction? Just asking if your plan B will even be viable. 

[Akari 1]

1 minute ago, NikLR said:

Is there similar restrictions on UK spouses as there is on USC petitioners? Can they bring a spouse over when they've had this kind of conviction? Just asking if your plan B will even be viable. 

I haven't looked into it to be honest, but I was assuming it wouldn't be an issue because of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. His conviction is actually considered "spent" in the UK. It does not show up on regular background checks any longer for example. I will look into that just in case though.

[Boiler 45,740]

2 hours ago, Akari said:

I haven't looked into it to be honest, but I was assuming it wouldn't be an issue because of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. His conviction is actually considered "spent" in the UK. It does not show up on regular background checks any longer for example. I will look into that just in case though.

I doubt that would be an issue.

[Boiler 45,740]

3 hours ago, Akari said:

I was looking for a US based lawyer however, I wasn't aware that where they are based perhaps doesn't matter. So, my search is really for the best lawyer for our case rather than from a certain area. I expect to have to talk with our lawyer from a distance regardless.

http://www.scottimmigration.net/

 

She has always been considered one of the top ones.

 

And of course Heather https://www.humanrightsattorney.com/