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    Did you (or your relative) file yourself or did you use an attorney?

    I used an attorney and he was worth every single penny. It was a package deal for my wife's US Citizenship and then her I130 and my paperwork. I could have probably saved some money by taking care of some of the forms myself but I liked the peace of mind of someone who had experience doing it.
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    Applied for wife's I-130....please review

    I have a friend who just went through about the same process. She is USC and her husband is Mexican. They went through the hoops, filled forms, submitted proof, etc. Two months ago they had their interview in Mexico. Let me preface this by saying that I had always heard bad things about...
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    Application approved! Got my GC! Here is my story. (Long but might help someone)

    Thanks again for the congratulations. We live in Los Angeles, CA and these "lawyers" are a dime a dozen around here. Specially in the hispanic heavy areas such as East Los Angeles. They are simply notary publics who charge fees such as $600 for immigration "help". All the help consists of is...
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    Application approved! Got my GC! Here is my story. (Long but might help someone)

    Thanks again for all the well wishes! A question for those in the know, how do I go about referring people to my immigration attorney? I don't just want to post his info everywhere...or should I? I love this guy. He was always honest, on time for everything, super duper professional and...
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    Application approved! Got my GC! Here is my story. (Long but might help someone)

    Thanks everyone! I'm so happy I can't stop grinning like a fool! @ PraetorianXI - Yes, I learned the lesson from my mom and I did my research on this lawyer. Actually, the easiest thing to do is to simply search for them in your state's bar website. For california it's...
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    Application approved! Got my GC! Here is my story. (Long but might help someone)

    I wish I had found this website years ago, it would have been so helpful. Instead, I found it a few months ago and I just lurked for a bit. Now that my application was approved, I'm here to tell my story. My case had a few hiccups and it was really touch and go at times. My entire family...
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    Am I entitled to Financial Aid for college after having my GC

    Back in 2003, my wife had had her green card for only 2 years and she got $6,000 in grants a $3,000 loan. So yes, you can get financial aid with a green card.
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    How long it takes to receive the Social Security Card in the Mail

    I was impressed at how quickly I got my SSN card. I got in less than a week. About 5 days after I applied for it.
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