Immigration lawyers

[Angelus 0]

I recently spoke with a lawfirm that has a link on this site. I was wondering if anyone had used the Allan Lolly firm and if anyone had any opinions about their services

[Kang Lang 7]

hi angelus,

most here will tell you if you have a straightforward case to just go ahead and do the paperwork yourself. it isn't difficult, just take your time and be thorough. i had an attorney for our k-1 and he was a complete waste of skin. i'm doing the aos on my own and thus far it's fine. either way best of luck to you.

[myperfectflaw 11]

I recently spoke with a lawfirm that has a link on this site. I was wondering if anyone had used the Allan Lolly firm and if anyone had any opinions about their services

Absolutely agree with the previous poster, unless you have extenuating circumstances you're better off doing it yourself. It seems ridiculously overwhelming when you first start looking at the process and paperwork required, but it really isn't that bad. You have to step back and take it one item at a time. Make a check list of everything you need to do and to gather. Check it off as you go. I can send you my checklist as a guide if that would help you out. You can do it!

Char

[DanielParul 50]

Yeah, We wasted $2500.00 on getting a lwayer to prepare and file the K1 petition and follow up and help us with any questions. Guess what, he probably has no idea that its over and done with. If you have a case that is not complicated, do it yourself - You'll handle it much better than most lawyers will and even know more than they do. All the best.

[rebeccajo 14]

Oh jeez.

Not again.

Welcome to VisaJourney!

Our goal is to educate and provide general information regarding family and marriage based immigration (K1, K3, IR-1 Visas, DCF, etc) for a spouse, fiance, parent(s) or other close relatives to reunite and bring together families. If you are new to the site please take a look at some of our site's great features such as the Guides, FAQ's, Forums, Gallery, Example Forms and more. We provide a great array of information useful in filing your I-129f, I-130, I-134, I-485 and other USCIS and immigration forms. We encourage all members to seek a qualified immigration attorney as this site is no substitute for the valuable help and advice a good attorney can provide!

[myperfectflaw 11]

Oh jeez.

Not again.

Welcome to VisaJourney!

Our goal is to educate and provide general information regarding family and marriage based immigration (K1, K3, IR-1 Visas, DCF, etc) for a spouse, fiance, parent(s) or other close relatives to reunite and bring together families. If you are new to the site please take a look at some of our site's great features such as the Guides, FAQ's, Forums, Gallery, Example Forms and more. We provide a great array of information useful in filing your I-129f, I-130, I-134, I-485 and other USCIS and immigration forms. We encourage all members to seek a qualified immigration attorney as this site is no substitute for the valuable help and advice a good attorney can provide!

Have you even read all the posts of people who have hired attorney's (immigration attorney's with experience, at that) and found out they spent thousands of dollars on a process the attorney was ill informed on and couldn't answer questions for? If you don't mind throwing away your hard earned money, then by all means, go for it. Those that can read instructions and ask and follow through with others self-tested advice really have no need to do so. There is nothing an attorney can do for your case that you yourself cannot do with a little time and patience (and it seems most attorney's do nothing more than assemble the package after you take the time to complete and submit the documentation required...you wasted 5k for that, why?), assuming you have a typical case that doesn't require special attention. This process is not that complicated that most would need a lawyer for...as the majority of the people on this site can attest to. There was a reason this site was built...to show others it can be done.

[panterchen 1]

I think you'll be fine doing it alone if you have an easy case. It will need some time to figure out what forms are needed and what to state on them. But thanks to VJ, its members, and a lot of great guides online it is possible to manage that yourself. We did it, and didn't have much trouble so far.

[LoveAcrossWaters 0]

I think you'll be fine doing it alone if you have an easy case. It will need some time to figure out what forms are needed and what to state on them. But thanks to VJ, its members, and a lot of great guides online it is possible to manage that yourself. We did it, and didn't have much trouble so far.

Lawyers are waste of $!

[daboyz 36]

I recently spoke with a lawfirm that has a link on this site. I was wondering if anyone had used the Allan Lolly firm and if anyone had any opinions about their services

Go for it. Expect your case to be delayed by months, and spend alot of money. I used them, and to be honest, it was probably the worst decision of my life. They will delay your case. Not an opinion. It's a fact. They don't return phone calls or emails. But they will cash your check.

[daboyz 36]

Oh jeez.

Not again.

Welcome to VisaJourney!

Our goal is to educate and provide general information regarding family and marriage based immigration (K1, K3, IR-1 Visas, DCF, etc) for a spouse, fiance, parent(s) or other close relatives to reunite and bring together families. If you are new to the site please take a look at some of our site's great features such as the Guides, FAQ's, Forums, Gallery, Example Forms and more. We provide a great array of information useful in filing your I-129f, I-130, I-134, I-485 and other USCIS and immigration forms. We encourage all members to seek a qualified immigration attorney as this site is no substitute for the valuable help and advice a good attorney can provide! also, we will sit on your documents and delay your case. We will also tell you to make checks out to the wrong agency. You have no re-course.Once you sign the G-28, you are stuck with our firm. So if we decide to ignore you, you have no re-course.

[dessndave 3]

I recently spoke with a lawfirm that has a link on this site. I was wondering if anyone had used the Allan Lolly firm and if anyone had any opinions about their services

personal opinion of them is not worth it.

I had discussions with them in past & they were more outdated then any other firms i have talked to.

telling me rudely co sponsor is not possible & never has been possible and a few other things.

notices this is a post from last year but i seen the firms name & have to give my 2bits.

Experience

Personal communications with them.

before answering any other questions to help me decide to go with them they were rude & also said if they were going to answer any questions or discuss any further then that they would have to charge me 150 for consultation.

and All I asked is about co sponsor possible & felony dropped to misdemeanor not related to drugs alcohol or another person matter...

[Mike's Lucy 14]

Having this site, I don't think you need to hire a lawyer. If i were you, just do it by yourself and post here if you have questions.

I recently spoke with a lawfirm that has a link on this site. I was wondering if anyone had used the Allan Lolly firm and if anyone had any opinions about their services

[TBoneTX 44,674]

Only a couple of posters here have remotely addressed the OP's actual question. Post #9 (by daboyz) is specifically relevant, and the post by rebeccajo is generally relevant in countering the usual anti-attorney vitriol on VJ.

Increasingly, I believe that people who jump to post flat replies of "do it yourself -- you do not need a lawyer!" without knowing a questioner's circumstances, abilities, temperament, attention to detail, etc. are in effect offering legal advice of their own, which is arguably illegal on its face (practicing law without a license) or at least irresponsible, and perhaps in violation of the VisaJourney Terms of Service. Fortunately, most here have qualified their advice with such language as "if your case is not complicated..."

Yes, VisaJourney is an invaluable resource. Not all people are equipped to "do it themselves," or there are complications to their circumstances that only a good attorney is equipped to address. It is irresponsible to assume that all who come to VJ are automatically better off trying to navigate potentially complex waters on their own.

OP, you have a couple of answers about the law firm that you asked about. If that's enough for you to decide that your question has been answered, then you have your answer.

Edited November 18, 2009 by TBoneTX

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Oh jeez.

Not again.

Welcome to VisaJourney!

Our goal is to educate and provide general information regarding family and marriage based immigration (K1, K3, IR-1 Visas, DCF, etc) for a spouse, fiance, parent(s) or other close relatives to reunite and bring together families. If you are new to the site please take a look at some of our site's great features such as the Guides, FAQ's, Forums, Gallery, Example Forms and more. We provide a great array of information useful in filing your I-129f, I-130, I-134, I-485 and other USCIS and immigration forms. We encourage all members to seek a qualified immigration attorney as this site is no substitute for the valuable help and advice a good attorney can provide!

Have you even read all the posts of people who have hired attorney's (immigration attorney's with experience, at that) and found out they spent thousands of dollars on a process the attorney was ill informed on and couldn't answer questions for? If you don't mind throwing away your hard earned money, then by all means, go for it. Those that can read instructions and ask and follow through with others self-tested advice really have no need to do so. There is nothing an attorney can do for your case that you yourself cannot do with a little time and patience (and it seems most attorney's do nothing more than assemble the package after you take the time to complete and submit the documentation required...you wasted 5k for that, why?), assuming you have a typical case that doesn't require special attention. This process is not that complicated that most would need a lawyer for...as the majority of the people on this site can attest to. There was a reason this site was built...to show others it can be done.

I respectfully request you not to copy RJs posts. There is no point in ignoring her if someone else is going to copy what she copies and pastes.

To the OP. Have you downloaded an I-129f? A G-325a? Just for grins...give it a shot.

[rebeccajo 14]

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