My attorney is a scam... or not?
- Thread starter CaViCcHi
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Why is it deceiving? :O... asking what you ppl think... 
oh nono... no paralegal was involved I went there, he went back to his office, printed his form from his PC and handed it to me...
human error, yes... same as sneezing while performing brain surgery
I think there's some line of jobs where error is not really allowed... but that's my opinion
oh nono... no paralegal was involved
I went there, he went back to his office, printed his form from his PC and handed it to me... human error, yes... same as sneezing while performing brain surgery
I think there's some line of jobs where error is not really allowed... but that's my opinion
Why is it deceiving? :O... asking what you ppl think...
oh nono... no paralegal was involved
human error, yes... same as sneezing while performing brain surgery
I think there's some line of jobs where error is not really allowed... but that's my opinion
Agreed, especially when people's course of life depends on it and not to mention the $$$ charged for that job.
Not worth it, time to just move forward......................
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Al Southner
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Unfortunately, your attorney is NOT a scam, but you are the BIGGEST SCAM there is. Your attorney made a simple mistake, failed to pay attention to the expiration date of the form. I wonder what turned him into a scam artist...? Anyone able to explain this stupidity? Like someone already mentioned, your thread is grossly misleading. I am telling you this as a fierce critic of lawyers scamming many people on this board, and I and other have advised those people to leave those lawyers and do it themselves. In your case, you and the lawyer, marriage made in scamville...lol!!!
A simple mistake? mmm I am sorry mister
but I don't know the law term "simple mistake"... if I go 90 on the highway... and I tell the officer "I am sorry, I made a simple mistake, I didn't check my speed"... is he gonna tell me "ok don't worry... just don't do it again"...I dont think so... make THAT big mistake that stops my application for 4 months + his wrong attitude in the past to tell me that there was no mistake + his hiding what was really the problem = big problem.
you don't like the term "scam"... ok, read "idiot"... you like it better? A scam is something/someone pretending to be something that is not... in this case "a professional"; and I see that a semester is enough to become like my lawyer.
yep, exactly...
Last update on my case;
after the INFOPASS I received just today a letter telling me that they are waiting for an answer from ME; they also attach a letter sent to my lawyer 3 months ago (8/23) telling him that they are missing 2 information from the I-864; the Filer is my wife's mom, they need her birth certificate and also an I-864 from my wife.
This is what the letter said.
Now what should I do with this idiot?
after the INFOPASS I received just today a letter telling me that they are waiting for an answer from ME; they also attach a letter sent to my lawyer 3 months ago (8/23) telling him that they are missing 2 information from the I-864; the Filer is my wife's mom, they need her birth certificate and also an I-864 from my wife.
This is what the letter said.
Now what should I do with this idiot?
A major missed communication is not something to be taken lightly. Ask your lawyer about it (don't automatically assume negligence--Ask, don't assume). USCIS sometimes is at fault, too. What is the document you just got? Is it a copy of a request for evidence that was previously sent obtained in response to a Service Request you made? Is it a Notice of Intent to Deny? How is it titled/styled? Did you really NOT send an I-864 from your wife/I-130 petitioner? Also, did you submit an I-864A as a co-sponsor or an I-864 as a joint sponsor from mother-in-law? If mom lives in the same household she would file I-864A.
The I-864 from the I-130 sponsor is a must in all cases. A co-sponsor or joint sponsor is used when a sponsor can't meet the financial requirements. Fortunately, you have a joint/co-sponsor willing to help. If you have not got the required evidence, get it quickly and send it in.
If you did not originally submit an I-864 from your wife, they may be mistakenly asking for mom's B/C thinking that SHE is your I-130 petitioner. They may have asked for something that they do not need. It's easier to send it anyway, instead of fighting about it and delaying things. Your lawyer could write a brief about it for the right price.
The I-864 from the I-130 sponsor is a must in all cases. A co-sponsor or joint sponsor is used when a sponsor can't meet the financial requirements. Fortunately, you have a joint/co-sponsor willing to help. If you have not got the required evidence, get it quickly and send it in.
If you did not originally submit an I-864 from your wife, they may be mistakenly asking for mom's B/C thinking that SHE is your I-130 petitioner. They may have asked for something that they do not need. It's easier to send it anyway, instead of fighting about it and delaying things. Your lawyer could write a brief about it for the right price.
Here's the letter that I received yesterday, together with the first page that said in their records they are waiting for me to answer them because an RFE was sent.
I am attaching the RFE letter.
http://img12.imageshack.us/i/20100823rfe.jpg (I obviously blacked out parts to make it public)
also, should I've received as well the letter?
The detail is that he required only my mother in law to fill out the form with tax returns. she doesn't live with us and only one i-864 was filled out. was that the right way to go?
thank you
I am attaching the RFE letter.
http://img12.imageshack.us/i/20100823rfe.jpg (I obviously blacked out parts to make it public)
also, should I've received as well the letter?
The detail is that he required only my mother in law to fill out the form with tax returns. she doesn't live with us and only one i-864 was filled out. was that the right way to go?
thank you
Al Southner
Registered Users (C)
Cavichi,
The co-sponsor doesn't have to live in the same household as you. The guideline is for them to make enough money above the poverty guidelines per federal tables.
The birth certificate need to be produced, send the copy ASAP.
I am not sure if you should have received the same letter, because you are supposed to have a responsible lawyer who communicates with you regularly (once he hears from USCIS).
The co-sponsor doesn't have to live in the same household as you. The guideline is for them to make enough money above the poverty guidelines per federal tables.
The birth certificate need to be produced, send the copy ASAP.
I am not sure if you should have received the same letter, because you are supposed to have a responsible lawyer who communicates with you regularly (once he hears from USCIS).
CaViCchi,
Seems like they're requesting your wife's I-864 (which is a must), and her B/C. Make sure your B/C is there too. A copy of your MIL citizenship is also required, if she is a joint sponsor.
Your lawyer seem to be sleeping. (no offence) but he/she should be paying more attention to these major things. Lets hope for the best.
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Jackolantern
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They are asking for YOUR birth certificate, and an I-864 filled out by your wife. The used the words "the applicant" with respect to the birth certificate. That is YOU, because the letter is about the I-485, and you are the applicant for that.
And they are saying the I-864 they received is not from the person who filed the I-130 (your wife).
If you have a joint sponsor who doesn't live with you, they are required to submit an I-864, but their I-864 is in addition to the one that must be filed by the USC (your wife) who filed the I-130. If your attorney didn't tell you that your wife needs to file an I-864 regardless of who is providing the financial support, then yes your attorney is a scam and should have their law license revoked.
Many people get confused with the word "sponsor"; they think the sponsor is the person who is pledging the financial support and showing their ability to provide such support. But in USCIS terminology, the sponsor is the USC or LPR who filed the I-130 for the purpose of enabling the immigration of their noncitizen spouse, or other relative. Other people pledging financial support are joint sponsors or co-sponsors.
That letter is 3 months old; how come you are just seeing it now? Was it sitting on the attorney's desk for 3 months?
And they are saying the I-864 they received is not from the person who filed the I-130 (your wife).
If you have a joint sponsor who doesn't live with you, they are required to submit an I-864, but their I-864 is in addition to the one that must be filed by the USC (your wife) who filed the I-130. If your attorney didn't tell you that your wife needs to file an I-864 regardless of who is providing the financial support, then yes your attorney is a scam and should have their law license revoked.
Many people get confused with the word "sponsor"; they think the sponsor is the person who is pledging the financial support and showing their ability to provide such support. But in USCIS terminology, the sponsor is the USC or LPR who filed the I-130 for the purpose of enabling the immigration of their noncitizen spouse, or other relative. Other people pledging financial support are joint sponsors or co-sponsors.
That letter is 3 months old; how come you are just seeing it now? Was it sitting on the attorney's desk for 3 months?
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They do need YOUR B/C in original language and English translation (see www.uscis.gov for general filing tips to see how the translation should be certified--that does not mean notorized and does not have to cost anything, I advise that YOU not act as your own translator as that is a conflict of interest and any little mistake WILL be called fraud/misrepresentation). Spouse's mother is a joint sponsor so, the I-864 is correct. Even if your spouse has zero income and assets, as the I-130 filier, is required to submit an I-864. That is a rookie mistake. I urge you to report this bungler lawyer to the state bar and the BIA (they have a fact sheet at: http://www.justice.gov/eoir/press/09/AttorneyDisciplineFactSheet.pdf and a complaint form at: http://www.justice.gov/eoir/eoirforms/eoir44.pdf )
In order to represent you before USCIS, you signed and he submitted a form G-28, so USCIS is only obligated to send notices to your appointed representative.
In order to represent you before USCIS, you signed and he submitted a form G-28, so USCIS is only obligated to send notices to your appointed representative.
You did not clarify how you got hold of the RFE. Did USCIS send as a result of a service request that you made. Was the RFE accompanied by another letter with a more recent date?