the media Telemundo 52 received a complaint from a couple who did not know if their immigration attorney was licensed to practice or had brought their case before the Department of Immigration.
The complainants stated that the alleged expert in legal matters did not provide them with a copy of the contract made. They commented that after making the payment, giving him about 14 thousand dollars, they did not have a valid case number.
Given the fact, Telemundo 52 helped them get what belongs to them by law. Faced with this scenario, it is vital to know what an alleged immigration attorney should be asked before closing an agreement.
What to ask an immigration attorney
The director of the Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs, Rigoberto Reyes, mentioned that one of the most vital questions is focused on asking if they make a contract.
“Most importantly, they must give us a written contract that explains what they are going to do for us.How much are they going to do for us, how much is it going to cost us, and how are we going to pay for it?
Also, make sure you “ask for a copy of the contract up front, and get any changes to the agreement, in writing. And very important: before signing, ask for his license and confirm that it is valid and has no complaints. You can visit the California State Bar website, calbar.ca.gov“, he pointed.
It must be taken into account that you must report to the state where they obtained their licensedespite the fact that “an immigration lawyer can be registered in any state in the country, if a problem arises, and they do not belong to the California bar.”
Contacts
People who go through such a circumstance can talk with the immigration affairs office through their contacts; by phone, they should call 1-800-593-8222.
He said: “We look at the information carefully to see if there are red flags.”
At the same time, he argues about rights: “don’t feel intimidated when dealing with your lawyer. He is within his rights to ask for his license and a copy of his contract. And if you need help, take advantage of the resources offered by the bar association and the Department of Immigrant Affairs.”
