Immigration London


  • Is my case important enough to hire a competent attorney?  Am I serious about correcting or changing my immigration status?  If so, be prepared to hire a good immigration attorney.
  • Am I talking to a “notario” or a true licensed lawyer?  You can check with your state court administrator to see if your lawyer is licensed in your state.  In Indiana, you can check the Indiana Supreme Court Roll of Attorneys.
  • A “notario” cannot speed up the processing of your case.  Nor can a lawyer.  Don’t fall for promises that cannot be kept.  An experienced immigration attorney can minimize the risk that you will be issued a Request for Evidence (RFF) or that you will have your paperwork rejected, or otherwise delayed.  Hiring the right immigration lawyer is the best way to avoid problems with your case.
  • If you have any criminal history or a history of violations of immigration law, you need an attorney experienced with immigration law.  A good attorney will always ask you for information about your criminal record and prior dealings with immigration officials, as these matters can greatly impact your case.
  • Ask the attorney how much of her law practice and time is spent on immigration matters.  Determine how many cases like yours the attorney has handled.  Ask friends, family and others in the community for referrals to good attorneys they have used.  Ask others you trust about the attorney you plan to interview, visit or hire.  Reputations spread quickly, so you will know whether an attorney will treat you fairly and do a good job by asking others.
  • Hire an attorney who is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).  The AILA is a professional trade association dedicated to fostering professionalism among immigration law attorneys.