asylum_Interview_questions
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Hello Mesbahul,
Are you saying that you went to face the judge without an attorney and you wont the case? Wow that was almost a miracle. I should've done that. I paid over $2000 for an attorney to let him come with me to the interview and he has not talked that much. The application was so easy to fill out. Now, I am thinking of facing the judge by myself if I get referred to the court. The attorney charges over $5000 and that is a lot for me. My case is not weak and I am facing a future persecution and the state depatment report supports my claim. Do you think I should pay over $5000 to hire an attorney even if my case is strong?
You asked me a tricky question. One thing I had with me was confidence and confidence in my case. If you get intimidated quick and get nervous, spend the money if you have it.
I don't think the judge will be wiling to hear your case if you don't have an attorney. We hope you get approved by the asylum officer so you won't have to think about the judge.
That is absolutely not true. My case was determined in immigration court and I did not have an attorney.
I don't see that the attorney does a lot of work and I feel that is a waste of money to spend over $5000. I am thinking of going by myself and bring witnesses with me. I have witnesses, news articles, and US department state report. What else does the judge needs to make the determiniation?
I do want to hear from those who represented themselve without an attorney. I want to know how the judge treats them without an attorney.
I do want to hear from those who represented themselve without an attorney. I want to know how the judge treats them without an attorney.
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I guess it depends on how much you value your asylum case. There is no doubt that a good attorny will be of significant help to you. I have statistics and anecdotes to back this up. Immigration law is complicated and lay persons will not understand the law and procedures fully. In immigration court there will be a government attorney whose job is to challange you and to ask the judge to deport you. Do you want your own attorney by your side?