How important is an Attorney for a marriage-based green card? Pls Vote.

[Afro-babe]

Hello,

I'd like to know how many people used Immigration Attorneys for their marriage-based green card process and interview. I have researched this process for over a year and I'm familiar with the required documents to petition for my spouse. A friend recommends that I consult an Attorney prior to filing, but I can't afford one at the moment although everything seems perfect right now, God willing.

Please drop a "It's necessary" /or/ "Not necessary" if you think we all need to have Attorneys present at these interviews and why (if you don't mind). If you did, how did it help you?
P.S - I've read almost every post/interview experience on this and other related sites. Whew!

Thanks.

[rayb]

For routine immigration procedures, if there are no special problems that you are aware, an attorney is a waste of money. On the other hand, a second-party review of your paperwork is a very valuable step that one should take if this is the first time you have done this.

Standard Adjustment or even relative petition fees charged by attorneys average $1,000 - $3,000, with most work being done by clericals, and maybe 3 hours in actual clerical or attorney review.

With respect to attorneys, if serious interviews come up in which representation might be needed, don't risk doing it alone (Immigration Court, deportation or removal hearings, etc.) Keep in mind that attorneys charge by the hour for hearings, or may quote a flat fee, but either way, his being there will run you $800+.

But for the routine Adjustment of Status, Removal of Conditions, or Naturalization, having an attorney present is not needed.

--Ray B

Hello,

I'd like to know how many people used Immigration Attorneys for their marriage-based green card process and interview. I have researched this process for over a year and I'm familiar with the required documents to petition for my spouse. A friend recommends that I consult an Attorney prior to filing, but I can't afford one at the moment although everything seems perfect right now, God willing.

Please drop a "It's necessary" /or/ "Not necessary" if you think we all need to have Attorneys present at these interviews and why (if you don't mind). If you did, how did it help you?
P.S - I've read almost every post/interview experience on this and other related sites. Whew!

Thanks.

[guesswho1803]

Not necessary, if u understand english u dont need an attorney.