How An Immigration Lawyer Can Help You?

Many consider hiring an immigration attorney a matter of preference because some immigration matters probably do not need an immigration attorney's attention. For example, filling up a form to fill the form for renewing a green card. However, there can be other immigration matters that seem straightforward to the untrained eye and can get a person into immigration trouble that she wouldn't have otherwise been in if he/she had the help of an immigration lawyer.

The truth is that there can be complicated immigration matters that individuals usually have no idea how to handle, such as navigating all the different types of employment-based visa categories, etc. Also, rules differ in every country. For example, a Russian Immigration Attorney can help you with the Russian immigration process.

Here are some reasons why you need to hire immigration lawyers:

1. Immigration law is complex – Legacy INS Spokesperson Karen Kraushaar said, "immigration law is a mystery and a mastery of obfuscation, and the lawyers who can figure it out are worth their weight in gold."

Finding someone who can navigate the complicated immigration laws can mean the difference between living and working in the U.S. and being forced to leave the country. Yes, the immigration law is complex, but it is essential to find an immigration attorney who has it all figured out and can help you.

2. Fend Off Future Immigration Problems – Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens had stated in the context of detained immigrants, "the need for legal representation for immigrants has grown so acute and the consequences so drastic that something must be done." Because of the complexity of the immigration law, it's difficult for people attempting to handle an immigration case by themselves to get up to speed on immigration laws. This is especially important if time is running against you, which is almost always the case in immigration matters.

3. Immigration Lawyers Can Get The Job Done Better – Let us be honest here. Lawyers cannot guarantee a successful outcome in any case. However, a lawyer can surely offer the following statistics:

In the context of removal proceedings (where the immigrant is not detained):

• The immigrant is successful in immigration court 74% of the time when represented by a lawyer;

• The immigrant is successful in immigration court 13% of the time when NOT represented by a lawyer.

When it comes to asylum cases:

• Of 37,266 affirmative asylum cases, 36.8 percent of claimants who were represented were granted asylum, compared to 4.0 percent who were not represented;

• Of 16,180 defensive asylum cases, 25.9 percent of claimants who were represented were granted asylum, compared to 7.4 percent who were not represented.

It is important to note that immigration lawyers do much more than simply fill out immigration forms for clients. The lawyer can spot immigration problems before they occur and advise the client accordingly. When they believe that the client does not have a good case, they tell them and suggest ways to build a stronger case. They also offer successful outcomes at immigration interviews and inform clients of potential pitfalls to avoid at these interviews. When in doubt, not seeing an attorney can result in a lot of "could have, would have, should have" statements. So, it is best to consult an immigration lawyer at the right time.

We devise customized immigration solutions for our clients and guide them through all the immigration process steps. Our Seattle Immigration Lawyer has several years of experience to discuss a client’s situation and provide them with myriad options that can fit their immigration needs.