Fort Lauderdale 10/12/2010 5:06:27 AM
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Choosing the Right Immigration Attorney

The time has finally arrived when you would be realizing the dream of immigrating to the U.S. legally. However, hold off on the celebrations since an ineffective immigration lawyer can spoil the whole thing. Do not count your eggs until they have hatched is an old American adage. Though there is not any infallible or sure shot way of selecting the right immigration lawyer; though a few things, if kept in mind, can make the transition as smooth as possible and increase your chances of landing the right help.

This is not something you want to guess on.

Be Selective

The most basic thing to understand is, not all legal professionals can do the work of an immigration attorney. This particular legal professional needs to pass a seven hour long examination just to acquire the license to practice. Thus ensure that you are hiring the services of an immigration attorney and not just any legal professional or candidate. Second, is to seek recommendations. If you do not have any acquaintances residing in the U.S., you probably should utilize social networking sites and search for immigration lawyers who specialized in immigration processing in the U.S. It is especially important not to rely just on few good things written on a website promoting a particular legal form or attorney. This is a huge field, be careful on who you choose.

Information that is Indispensible

Once you have shortlisted few names, get in touch with them and ask for their education and experience in this field. Do not forget to ask for successful applications this particular legal professional has processed. Ask the immigration lawyer you are planning to hire if he is member of the local bar association. Last but not the least, ensure that you inform the attorney nothing but absolute the truth. Even if something is amiss, your immigration attorney, if rock solid, will think ahead and set you up for success. This will help you secure a successful and legal immigration.