I751 attorney needed?

[brunt11 0]

I am coming to the end of my 2 year visa (conditional green card) and need to file the I751 do I need an attorney for this? Or would a paralegal suffice? (My residency was granted due to marriage)

 

The attorney who initially filed my paperwork 2 and a bit years ago has retired due to poor health. 

 

Just wanted the consensus of those who have been through the process to whether or not an attorney is required for this part of the process. Appreciate any help, guidance and suggestions

[payxibka 10,045]

2 minutes ago, brunt11 said:

I am coming to the end of my 2 year visa (conditional green card) and need to file the I751 do I need an attorney for this? Or would a paralegal suffice? (My residency was granted due to marriage)

 

The attorney who initially filed my paperwork 2 and a bit years ago has retired due to poor health. 

 

Just wanted the consensus of those who have been through the process to whether or not an attorney is required for this part of the process. Appreciate any help, guidance and suggestions

This is a DIY site.  Most are inclined to do it themselves all the way to citizenship. 

Edited April 7, 2021 by payxibka

[Crazy Cat 41,903]

20 minutes ago, brunt11 said:

I am coming to the end of my 2 year visa (conditional green card) and need to file the I751 do I need an attorney for this? Or would a paralegal suffice? (My residency was granted due to marriage)

 

The attorney who initially filed my paperwork 2 and a bit years ago has retired due to poor health. 

 

Just wanted the consensus of those who have been through the process to whether or not an attorney is required for this part of the process. Appreciate any help, guidance and suggestions

Filing the I-751 package is easy.....no need for service or attorney.

[KULtoATL 1,551]

@brunt11 I'm the immigrant and did all the paperwork myself with information from official USCIS website and VJ. It's not difficult if your case is straightforward with no red flags.

 

I-751/ROC is simply put a continuation of your I-485/AOS when it comes to evidence submission. Make sure to send in stuff from the time you're married till now. Do not submit only stuff from a few months preceding your filing date. USCIS wants to see proof of an ongoing marriage.

 

Did you have any problems during your immigration paperwork submission or interviews in the past? Any potential red flags?

 

Check out this VJ guide: https://www.visajourney.com/guides/removing-conditions-permanent-residency/

 

Here's the official I-751 page: https://www.uscis.gov/i-751

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

1 hour ago, brunt11 said:

I am coming to the end of my 2 year visa (conditional green card) and need to file the I751 do I need an attorney for this? Or would a paralegal suffice? (My residency was granted due to marriage)

 

The attorney who initially filed my paperwork 2 and a bit years ago has retired due to poor health. 

 

Just wanted the consensus of those who have been through the process to whether or not an attorney is required for this part of the process. Appreciate any help, guidance and suggestions

No, it is super easy to diy it. Just follow the guides on here and you will be fine

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

1 hour ago, brunt11 said:

I am coming to the end of my 2 year visa (conditional green card) and need to file the I751 do I need an attorney for this? Or would a paralegal suffice? (My residency was granted due to marriage)

 

The attorney who initially filed my paperwork 2 and a bit years ago has retired due to poor health. 

 

Just wanted the consensus of those who have been through the process to whether or not an attorney is required for this part of the process. Appreciate any help, guidance and suggestions

you dont need an attorney unless you have criminal issues or complicated situation or cant understand English .ask away any silly questions and some one will answer here 

[SalishSea 17,843]

We will be eligible to file in November of 2021.  We plan to do it all ourselves, just like we did with the K-1 and AOS.

 

It is not difficult.

[Ontarkie 14,234]

~~Moved to ROC, from IR1/CR1 P&P~~

[RamonGomez 271]

We filed the I-751 ourselves, but if we get an interview, we're definitely bringing our AOS attorney along to the interview with us. Even if the case is straightforward (I think ours is), there is some benefit to have an advocate/witness around during the interview.

[IndigoFlowers 130]

I have done the K1 process and the adjustment of status process all on my own - I intend on filing my i-751 myself as well, with no attorney. The above comments are good advice - the forums here on visa journey are really great at answering questions you may have, and gives you a community of people who are going through the exact same thing. 

 

All the best! 

Edited April 8, 2021 by IndigoFlowers