4 Steps to Winning Your Case

Immigration law can be a complex and daunting subject for many people. Whether you are considering moving to a new country, seeking asylum, or trying to understand your rights, questions often arise. This blog post aims to provide you with some simple tips (and not legal advice) on how to win your case.

Step One

Unless you are especially gifted in understanding complex and ever-changing immigration laws, your best bet is to seek legal advice from a qualified attorney. It is always best to consult with an attorney before you need one. Don't wait, act.

Step Two

It may be painful to have to talk to an attorney. Attorneys cost money, can be annoying, and may provide you with information or advice that you would rather not hear. Yet, not only should you talk to one attorney, you should consult with at least two. Perhaps you will get along with one attorney better than the other even though they are equally qualified. Wouldn't it be better to have a legal relationship with the attorney that you don't dislike?

Step Three

Always retain all of your original documents, copies of anything else, and copies of all filings either you or your attorney makes with any agency or component of the government. Make sure to store your documents in a place that other people you trust can access in case of an emergency. Make sure to keep electronic copies and/or to store multiple physical copies in different places. Why? One client that I had lost his house in an arson started by a gentleman who blew his house up over a home inspection. Guess what went up in the flames? If you guessed all off his immigration documents, you are correct. Plan ahead for worst case scenarios.

Step Four

Keep up with your case. If you retain an attorney, make sure that you stay up to date on what your attorney is doing with your case. Request copies of filings your attorney makes on your behalf as they are filed. Remember, it is your case and your attorney is working for you.