I went to the the U.S. embassy in Delhi yesterday to get a U.S. visa. they denied my visa application by saying that i needed to get a lawyer in the U.S. to file a petition on my behalf and walk me through with the application process.
I was living in the U.S. previously on a student visa and had received a DUI once. I didnot show up at the court hearings as i moved back to India right afer that. Apparently there was a warrant out in my name for 5 years as i did not show up at the court hearing. I recently called a DUI lawyer and he helped me call back my warrant. My court date is now rescheduled for 23rd of may and i need to get a visa in order to appear in court to resolve this matter.
My question is that do i need to get an immigration lawyer????? can my dui lawyer not file for a petition on my behalf??? And how long will it take for the lawyer to file a petiton for me to get a visa???? will i be able to make it to my court hearing of 23rd may on time????
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance for your help.
I was living in the U.S. previously on a student visa and had received a DUI once. I didnot show up at the court hearings as i moved back to India right afer that. Apparently there was a warrant out in my name for 5 years as i did not show up at the court hearing. I recently called a DUI lawyer and he helped me call back my warrant. My court date is now rescheduled for 23rd of may and i need to get a visa in order to appear in court to resolve this matter.
My question is that do i need to get an immigration lawyer????? can my dui lawyer not file for a petition on my behalf??? And how long will it take for the lawyer to file a petiton for me to get a visa???? will i be able to make it to my court hearing of 23rd may on time????
Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance for your help.
