Urgent! Do I need a lawyer??

[katana-dolphin 28]

Hello everyone!  Next week I have my I-751 Divorce Waiver interview. Do I need my lawyer to come to the interview?

 

Since this interview is to prove the marriage was bona fide I don't see why my lawyer should be there, he is charging me $900 to come.

 

I used him to file and send the application and answer the RFE.   

 

Should I go by myself?

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Well… you hired a lawyer and still got a RFE, so there’s that.

VJ is mostly a DIY site, so most likely they are not going to tell you to go with an attorney. But of course, you do you.

[Timona 4,207]

Wasn't part of the fee also a retainer? If it is, drag him with you. If not, go alone. 

 

But surprised you got RFE with a lawyer and he charged you for it too. 

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

I don't think it will be necessary if you bring all the documents and are well prepared. Plus the fee is quite steep.

Better use that money to celebrate after the interview. 😄

[julixita 0]

De hecho, mientras estés preparado con la documentación necesaria de respaldo, que puedan sustentar que tu matrimonio fue de buena fe, por amor y no por otras razones que puedan considerarse como fraude, no creo que necesites a tu abogada. 

[pompeilife 15]

I filed I-751 divorce waiver by myself, I had no RFE and I went to the interview alone.

i got approved without a problem. 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

On 1/24/2022 at 10:33 PM, julixita said:

De hecho, mientras estés preparado con la documentación necesaria de respaldo, que puedan sustentar que tu matrimonio fue de buena fe, por amor y no por otras razones que puedan considerarse como fraude, no creo que necesites a tu abogada. 

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