K1 Fiancee Visa Lawyers

Hiring a K1 Visa Lawyer can be confusing. In South East Asia, Thailand as well as Cambodia and Myanmar your fiancee will most likely need to travel to Bangkok Thailand to get processed for Immigration visas. This is where the interview will take place that will determine if they receive, or are denied, a US Visa. Having a lawyer in the USA while a good idea might not be the best idea as they are usually not up to speed with the local embassy. People that are familiar with the process will tell you that getting the K1 visa on the first attempt gives you the highest chance for success. Having someone that is familiar with the local embassy is a very good idea, as they will know the embassy and will know the different procedures and idiosyncrasies every embassy deals with things in a different manner. Remember it is in your best interest to make sure that the first time that you submit the Visa application that you get it right and having the best representative will give you the best chance of success.

The information below was taken straight fro the USCIS site.

Taken from USCIS

An individual or entity in the United States may choose to be represented by an attorney or accredited representative when filing applications or petitions with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

If you choose to have a representative when filing an application or petition with USCIS, an attorney or an accredited representative of a recognized organization may represent you. A representative must also file a NOTICE OF ENTRY OF APPEARANCE AS ATTORNEY OR REPRESENTATIVE�( Form G-28 ) along with the application or petition. In matters filed within the United States, only attorneys and accredited representatives may communicate on your behalf to USCIS and receive information from USCIS regarding your application or petition.

If you need legal advice about an immigration matter but cannot afford to hire an attorney, you may be able to ask an attorney, an association of immigration lawyers, a state bar association, or an organization specially -accredited to provide such assistance about the availability of free or reduced cost legal services on immigration issues.

Attorneys

Attorneys must be a member in good standing of the Bar�of a U.S. State (or U.S. possession, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia) and not be under any court order restricting their practice of law. Attorneys will check the first block on Form G-28 and must provide information regarding their admission to practice. The best way to protect yourself is to ask to see the current attorney licensing document for the attorney, make a note of the admission number if any, and to contact the State bar admission authorities to verify the information. A lawfully admitted attorney should honor your request for this information, as State Bar practice rules require disclosure of this information to clients. You may also access this information through the website located at the National Organization of Bar Counsel (NOBC.) See the Ethics link, then click on Bar Associations and Disciplinary Authorities.

Accredited Representatives

Accredited representatives must work for a Recognized Organization in order to be eligible to represent you before USCIS and file a Form G-28. They may be authorized to practice before the Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and/or USCIS. The best way to protect yourself is to ask to see a copy of the BIA decision granting official recognition to the Accredited Representative and Recognized Organization. Recognized organizations may only charge nominal fees, if any, for providing services in immigration matters. An accredited representative of a recognized organization should honor your request. You may also check the Recognition Accreditation Roster maintained by the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR.)

While other individuals (notary publics and immigration consultants) may assist you by filling in the blanks on pre-printed USCIS forms with information provided by you, these individuals may NOT represent you before USCIS. In addition, notary publics and immigration consultants may only charge nominal fees as regulated by state law. Individuals helping you in this way are required by law to disclose to USCIS their assistance by completing the section at the bottom of a petition or application concerning the Preparer�of the form.

How to Protect Yourself from Becoming a Victim

1. DO NOT sign blank applications, petitions or other papers.
2. DO NOT sign documents that you do not understand.
3. DO NOT sign documents that contain false statements or inaccurate information.
4. DO NOT let anyone keep your original documents.
5. DO NOT make payments to a representative without getting a receipt.
6. DO obtain copies of all documents prepared or submitted for you.
7. DO verify an attorney or accredited representative eligibility to represent you.
8. DO report any representative unlawful activity to USCIS, State Bar Associations and/or State Offices of Attorneys General.

USCIS United States Citizen & Immigration Services