My Lawyer pleaded guilty for visa fraud!

[waiting4myI-140]

Read this link about my current lawyer: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cac/news/pr2007/032.html

Due to my lawyer's "unavailability" my current law firm have assigned me a different lawyer and wants me to sign documents notifying INS that I'm changing lawyers. I have not signed these documents yet as I would want to know if it would be a good idea to stay with the same law firm despite their lawyer screwing up or should I shop around for a new law firm?

Right now I am waiting to hear about my I-140, (denial or approval). I filed this back in Jan 04, 2007 (date of receipt notice from Nebraska service center) meaning it's been more than 4 months that I have been waiting.

My priority date is Dec 2003, INS is processing cases on or before Aug 2003 (Philippines) which means maybe in a couple of months or so, I will be able to file for I-485. I am concerned that my current lawyer's screw up will affect my I-140.

Also my H1b visa is on it's 6th year on Jan 31, 2008. I heard that the only way to be able to extend my H1b to 1 yr increments is if my i-140 is approved by the time my H1b visa expires on its 6th year. This is about 8 months away.


Any input will be appreciated.

 

[belacut]

If your original law firm screws you once, why you want to stay with them? Waiting for a second screw?

If the case goes south, you will need a lawyer/firm's committment to standby you. Good luck!

 

[nmb]

Read this link about my current lawyer: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/cac/news/pr2007/032.html

Due to my lawyer's "unavailability" my current law firm have assigned me a different lawyer and wants me to sign documents notifying INS that I'm changing lawyers. I have not signed these documents yet as I would want to know if it would be a good idea to stay with the same law firm despite their lawyer screwing up or should I shop around for a new law firm?

Right now I am waiting to hear about my I-140, (denial or approval). I filed this back in Jan 04, 2007 (date of receipt notice from Nebraska service center) meaning it's been more than 4 months that I have been waiting.

My priority date is Dec 2003, INS is processing cases on or before Aug 2003 (Philippines) which means maybe in a couple of months or so, I will be able to file for I-485. I am concerned that my current lawyer's screw up will affect my I-140.

Also my H1b visa is on it's 6th year on Jan 31, 2008. I heard that the only way to be able to extend my H1b to 1 yr increments is if my i-140 is approved by the time my H1b visa expires on its 6th year. This is about 8 months away.


Any input will be appreciated.

Your priority date is now current as per June 2007 Visa Bulletin( June 15.2005 for Philippines). You may apply for I-485 adjustment of status in June.

If I were you I would look for another lawyer. Cases under this convicted lawyer might be in very close scrutiny by USCIS.
Just my thought.

 

[nmb]

Your priority date is now current as per June 2007 Visa Bulletin( June 15.2005 for Philippines). You may apply for I-485 adjustment of status in June.

If I were you I would look for another lawyer. Cases under this convicted lawyer might be in very close scrutiny by USCIS.
Just my thought.

Erratum: Sorry the June 2007 Visa Bulletin for EB-3 is June 01,2005 ..not JUne 15.