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Choosing an Immigration Attorney
Many times the difference between an approval and a denial in an immigration case is the effort that the attorney makes on your behalf. When choosing an immigration law firm, it is important to ask questions and look for the following qualities:
· Exclusive immigration law expertise. Does the law firm practice immigration law exclusively or does it practice other areas of law in addition to immigration law? Immigration law is an extremely complex area of the law. By limiting practice to immigration law, your immigration attorney should be able to concentrate on what it does and knows best: United States immigration law. Your attorney needs to continually update his/her knowledge of United States immigration law through publications, continuing legal education, and a network of contacts throughout the immigration community.
· Accessible immigration attorney. Will you be able to contact your lawyer easily? Does he/she speak your language? Will you be able to speak directly to your lawyer or will you have to work with a paralegal?
· Experience with complex and difficult immigration cases. Is the law firm prepared to handle the unexpected turns that many immigration cases can take? Does the law firm have relationships in place with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,(USCIS) ICE, EOIR, the National Visa Center and the Department of Labor which will aid in representing you.
· Credentials. Are the attorneys admitted to the Supreme Court of New Jersey or the State where you live? Have they passed the State Bar Exams? What are the credentials of the paralegals which whom you will be working?
· Clear Fee Schedules. Is the fee quoted for the service an all inclusive fee or will there be additional charges added as the case progresses? Does the law firm charge additional phone time fees, postage fees, communication fees, faxing or other electronic fees. Most DNA tests fees are separate and are paid directly to the DNA testing facility.
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