Published: June 17, 2022
The USCIS grants up to 675,000 visas per year. It may seem like a big number, but the number of applicants pales in comparison. Estimates show that the agency receives 4 to 8 million applications per year. Because of the tight competition and the high stakes involved, applicants should collaborate with experts.
Marriage-based visas are no exception. Although a marriage visa application has a higher approval rate than others, applicants have a better chance of approval when they work with a reliable marriage visa attorney.
Marriage visa attorneys are specialists. They can provide you with the kind of support you will not find in others.
Risks of filing by yourself
When you do not have a strong legal background, filing without the help of a marriage visa attorney is not advised. You are more likely to incur irreversible mistakes because of the following risks:
1. Unverified information
It is easy to look for information about marriage-based visas, but not all of them are reliable. Many applicants fail because they rely too much on the Internet. They immediately file petitions without verifying whether the information they gathered is legitimate or not.
Erroneous information can cause delays or even the denial of your application. If you are unsure, please choose to coordinate with an immigration attorney in Los Angeles.
ALG Lawyers is here to guide you every step of the way. We can answer your questions and provide simplistic explanations for every process that you have to go through.
2. Lack of clerical support
Filing for a spouse visa means dealing with multiple documents at once. Why make your life harder and handle everything at once when an immigration law firm can help you sort things out?
Immigration law firms like ALG Lawyers offer all-around support regarding clerical matters. Our staff can organize your documents and help you manage the necessary forms.
Having an extra pair of eyes reviewing your submissions is a tremendous help. No matter how careful you are, it is sometimes inevitable to skip less noticeable but highly critical details. Please note that when the USCIS sees errors in your submission, no matter how minute, the agency will return your application.
3. Failure to follow up
The marriage visa application involves multiple steps. Applicants should track every procedure and make a timely response to the USCIS when it sends out specific notices. Often, applicants fail to keep up with their applications.
Immigration law firms like ALG Lawyer are here to be your guide throughout the entire process. It is our commitment to help you track your submissions. We can even help you communicate with agencies for updates.
4. Missing deadlines
The USCIS is not lenient with deadlines. When you miss a specific submission, your entire application might get delayed or denied entirely. Aside from incurring additional costs, it may derail your plans for immigration.
Filing by yourself is challenging. You may be juggling work and family affairs at the same time. Sometimes, you need to do side hustles to make ends meet. Ease your burden by working with us. We can help you meet deadlines and ensure compliance with immigration requirements.
5. Making bad impressions
Applicants should make positive impressions with the USCIS, especially during interviews. While ALG Lawyers does not coach clients on what to say during interviews, we can provide you with factual and legal bases that will guide you during your meeting with USCIS interviewers.
Outside of the interview, you should also show to the USCIS that you are a law-abiding immigrant deserving of visa approval. We can educate you about the legal and technical requirements that you must fulfill while applying for the marriage visa.
Why a spouse visa lawyer’s help is critical for marriage visas
Hiring marriage visa lawyers is an investment. However, when you partner with the right ones, every dollar spent is going to be worth it. At ALG Lawyers, we can promise the following and more:
1. Establishing eligibility
Spouse visa lawyers help identify if you have the eligibility to sponsor or be sponsored for a marriage-based visa. ALG Lawyers, we will have a thorough consultation to identify if you and your partner are eligible. We will review the legal requirements and determine if you do not violate any of the existing restrictions.
After knowing that you are eligible, we can proceed to plan the next best steps to start your immigration application.
2. Determining the better marriage-based visa route
The marriage-based visa category is generally divided into two: spouse visa and fiancé(e) visa. In addition to that, both visas can be immigrant or non-immigrant.
Depending on your circumstances, one category can be better than the other. ALG Lawyers will provide you with insights on your best options so that you are fully aware of the possible outcomes. We are also open to entertaining any of your legal questions.
3. Assistance upon entering the United States
When you are applying from outside the United States or have been in the country but went to your home state to process the immigration, you need to go through specific procedures at the port of entry. If you are not compliant with any of the steps, the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials may deny your entry to US borders.
ALG Lawyers can help prepare for your entry and provide added legal services after that.
4. Getting your spouse employed
Securing a spouse visa does not automatically allow you or your spouse to work in the United States. Under US immigration laws, there are specific visa types that allow immigrant spouses to work within the country. ALG Lawyers can guide you in all the necessary procedures. Allow our team to help you prepare the requirements and submit them to the designated offices.
5. Legal support during litigation
Sometimes, litigation is inevitable. When it happens, choose to partner with dependable immigration attorneys. At ALG Lawyers, we will provide you with first-rate representation in court. We will do our best to defend your rights and interests and seek optimum outcomes.
When you receive a notice for litigation, do not ignore it. Many immigrants have been deported from the United States for not processing their legal issues promptly.
All around legal support
After years of helping couples realize their dream life in the United States, ALG Lawyers became one of the most dependable immigration law firms within the Los Angeles area.
If you and your partner are planning to immigrate to the US, please know that we are only a call away. Tell us your story so we can draft the best solutions for your situation.
(Please note that this article does not create an Attorney-Client relationship between our law firm and the reader and is provided for informational purposes only. Information in this article does not apply to all readers. Readers should not rely on this information as legal advice and should seek specific counsel from a qualified attorney based on their individual circumstances. Thank you.)