Visa Lawyers

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.

U.S. immigration is a complex body of law that involves several federal agencies. Your decision of whether or not to hire a U.S. visa lawyer is a very important one. Hiring the attorney who is best suited to your needs is essential in ensuring a smooth immigration process. In immigration law, as in other areas of law, timing of when you hire an attorney plays an integral part in the outcome of the case. I have seen many clients who come to an attorney after they get a scary letter from USCIS with a caption that says “Notice of Intent to Deny”. Upon consultation, the client informs me that he/she filed the application themselves. I wish that obtaining an immigration benefit would be as easy as filling out a form, but it's not. Every question on those forms has been designed with a purpose in mind. A U.S. Visa Lawyer’s sole job responsibility is to understand the nuances and policy considerations that led to the construction of those questions and answer them accurately. U.S. visa lawyers who practice exclusive immigration law immerse themselves in the field. A competent immigration lawyer will have read or have access to every pertinent memo, briefing and case that deals with immigration law and policies. Immigration law is always a hot political issue and changes can be made to immigration policies in a moments notice. An average applicant just doesn’t have the time to sit and do the research. A U.S. visa lawyer will have the time, patience and resources to research even the miniscule details of your case to ensure the best possible outcome. Bottom line, if you choose to hire an attorney the best to time to do so is at the beginning. Hiring a qualified U.S. visa lawyer before filing for an immigration benefit will ensure that you experience a smoother immigration process.

At the Visa Lawyer Group, our attorneys understand their roles and responsibilities of an advocate. We bring our years of knowledge and experience to every case. Our attorneys also stay current on the changing laws through memberships in various organizations including the American Immigration Lawyers Association. To learn more about our services, please visit our About Us page or schedule a free consultation and speak to a U.S. Visa Lawyer today. Visa Lawyer Group is based in New York with offices in Nyack, New York and Manhattan, New York City.