Why Should I Hire a U.S. Visa Lawyer? Part II

Immigrant communities are very vulnerable to individuals and organizations that engage in unauthorized practice of law. Individuals and organizations that make false promises of U.S. citizenship and work authorization prey on unsuspecting immigrants and most often leave the immigrant in a worse position. Recently, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sued two immigration service organizations for defrauding immigrants with false promises of citizenship, engaging in unauthorized practice of law, and illegally charging high fees for services. The lawsuits were filed against two organizations operating out of New York City. It is important for every immigrant to understand that only a licensed U.S. Visa Lawyer or an accredited organization in the field of immigration and visas is allowed to represent them for immigration purposes. Notarios and consultants are not attorneys and therefore cannot legally represent you in the immigration process. Immigration law falls into the purview of federal law and therefore only a license from one U.S. state is required to serve as an immigration or visa lawyer. In order to obtain a license to practice law, a candidate is required, among other things, to take a licensing exam. U.S. visa lawyers receive the requisite legal training during law school and have resources available to them that a lay person would not. Therefore, when speaking to a U.S. Visa Lawyer or an immigration lawyer, make sure to ask them where they are licensed to practice. You may even ask them for their bar identification number. Some law firms even have copies of their attorney licenses available for public viewing on their website. In the end, retaining a licensed U.S. visa lawyer will ensure that you have the best legal representation possible and protect you from falling victim to fraudulent schemes.

Visa Lawyer Group has immigration and visa lawyers approved by the state of New York to practice law and represent clients in immigration cases. Our visa lawyers have extensive experience in all visa types and immigration cases. You can chat online with one of our immigration lawyers by clicking on the chat button in the bottom corner of the screen. You can also contact us at info@visalawyergroup.com or (845) 353-3500. Visa Lawyer Group has offices in New York. Our immigration and visa lawyers can be found in Nyack, New York and Manhattan, New York City offices.