Files transfer

[badcredit]

My Company notified me that there are going to switch to a different law firm. This would mean that my files will be transferred to the new law firm.

The old law firm did send me a letter saying that I had a say in the matter of who keeps my files. I could stick with them OR transfer the files to the new firm OR have them sent to me.

I have to stick with "a" law firm since the company pays for all the expenses and renewals.

Did any of you face a similar situation? If yes, did it create problems like lost notification, delays and other issues?

 

[140_takes_4ever]

Shouldn't be a problem at all. The new law firm will file for a change of representation with the INS, (don't remember the exact form number) and transfer representation to themselves. After which all your documents will be sent to them. Not to say things won't get mixed, but if that happens, I am sure your old law firm will forward the documents to you if you have a decent relationship with them.

 

[needgc123]

Should be ok

Some of my friends who switched companies had to switch lawyers as well and they didn't have any issues.

However I think you would need to consider how good the new law firm is, if it is not any better than your current one, why switch and give one more oppurtunity to the IIO to mess up

 

[wonderfull]

If the new law firm is competent in Immigration law I recommend switching. The new firm is likely to get more business from your current firm...better response time on your queries...eager to show progress etc..

Few years ago, some I know decided against switching and experienced significant delays in response time..

Obtaining records is routine .

 

[badcredit]

The old law firm is pretty good. I have been their client for the last 5 years and had no issues.

I spoke to a lady at the old law firm about the chances of my notices being lost during transition to the new law firm. She said that can not be 100 % guranteed. She said the chances would be less if I stick with the old law firm.