How long does it take to hire an immigration lawyer in Arizona? It’s not as easy as you might think. The first thing that you should do is research the different types of attorneys and their qualifications. If you’re lucky, you’ll find a lawyer who specializes in immigration law. If not, then your best bet would be to find someone who has experience with both employment and immigration law.

A good immigration attorney can make all the difference to your case. Many immigrants are dealing with a difficult, delay-prone bureaucracy; and many faces even more frustrations now that COVID-19 has caused widespread office closures in their country’s capital cities as well as further delays in processing paperwork.

A bad immigration lawyer can overcharge you, fail to provide the promised services, and/or damage your case in a way that will make it difficult for you to ever recover. Whether seeking protection from being deported or applying with some other benefit such as getting citizenship-make sure to get an excellent attorney on board if possible!

Here’s how:

1) One of the worst things that can happen to you if you’re applying for immigration services is being approached by an attorney at USCIS or another office. 

They may seem helpful, but they only want one thing: your business! Avoid these hustlers and find a good lawyer instead who will be glad (and able)to help without bothering themself with unnecessary solicitation.

2) When it comes to dealing with immigration, you should only trust a real lawyer. 

Lawyers have years of experience and know the ins and outs of this complex area that non-“Visa Consultants,” “Notarios” or Petition Preparers can’t hope to understand without extensive training in law proceedings specifically related to their profession.

In the worst cases, fraudsters can take your money and run with it or fill out forms in ways that are dangerous and misleading without telling you about them.

3) Look at the credibility of the Lawyer

You can probably find out a lot about your lawyer online: whether he or she is listed as a member of state bar associations and organizations like the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA), where most attorneys belong. You might also look at what kinds of reviews are posted on websites such as Martindale, which lists lawyers across all disciplines in one place – this will help you make an informed decision before meeting with any potential candidates!

4) You should be very careful about any immigration attorney who suggests that you do something fishy: perhaps lie on an application or to a USCIS officer, give extra money with which they can bribe authorities. 

There are also many attorneys out there in the marketplace promising fake green cards and making illegal offers.

You may not have known this, but attorneys and other fraudsters are actively seeking out green card stamp buyers. They do so because it is a way for them to get into America faster than if they had applied through the usual channels with lots of paperwork involved!

5) Attorneys cannot control the outcomes of your case. 

Any attorney claiming 100% success rates should be examined closely for their validity before you make any decisions with them in regards to representation on immigration matters such as naturalization or asylum requests based on emotional promises that do not hold up under scrutiny due out lack thereof when it comes down right now because there have been a lot fewer cases precedent yet.

6) The best way to find the right attorney for you is by talking with more than one. 

Many good immigration attorneys will be pretty busy, so if possible talk directly through phone calls or office visits about how committed they are and what kind of person your potential lawyer should strive to become in order to make a difference during such difficult times as these when everything feels beyond repair – from both sides: yours desperately seeking peace abroad (legal status) vs their desire at home safety plus success on paper too!

Are You Looking for an Immigration Attorney You Can Trust?

An experienced immigration attorney can help you navigate the complexities of your case for positive results. The process is complex – with federal regulations and procedures changing frequently – which can have a profound effect on applicants both financially and emotionally. An efficient way to get through this difficult time is by getting legal representation from an expert in immigration law like Gillespie Shields. We understand that everyone’s immigration situation is unique, and we’re committed to understanding the individual needs of our clients. Our skilled team of lawyers will research your case thoroughly in order to provide you with a range of options for success. We believe it’s important for our clients to know what steps are involved during each stage in the process, so if any concerns or questions arise along the way, we’ll be able to address them clearly and helpfully. Contact us today for your consultation!

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