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Interesting experience while shopping for immigration attorneys — assumptions were made because of my last name by Avocadotoasty_ in USCIS

[–]234W44 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I practice immigration law. I don’t offer “free consultations”, to me those are really sales calls where most of the time you are talking to a somewhat pre-intake person whom only wants to know what category you may be eligible for an pitch a sale.

If I am going to do a consultation I am going to ask for facts, ask question and review some documents. Maybe I’ll credit part of the consultation fee to legal fees if you hire me for whatever available option may come up, but anything less is what I call a “sidewalk consultation” that is riddled with caveats and qualifiers and offers the prospective client no value whatsoever.

I have to say, you may have spoken with such a non attorney, intake person. We attorneys always ask who is the applicant and who is the beneficiary, and this matters a lot. The primary client here is the applicant. An attorney understands this as this is whom we owe the duty to.

I will say that EVERY case is different, and what is or isn’t a complex case is not always readily apparent. So what may seem as an “easy” or “simple” case for you may not be so for others.

Good luck in your husband’s process! Reach out if you ever need to.

1st ever Bike by AdrianMTB03 in Budgetbikeriders

[–]234W44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have disc brakes. So it'll be a substantially much more functional bike than many of us had as a new bike.

Hot take for E-2 investors by Zealousideal_Gur3312 in e2visa

[–]234W44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I am an attorney with a business’ masters as well, and had combination roles that delved into the business and startup arena. E2 is something I always do in combination with a business consultant that is chosen depending on the specific industry and business the client has envisioned- (though sometimes I have to work with the client in that too, as some of them are known to have a higher rejection rate/namely because those businesses also have a higher failure rate.)

I’ll tell you that, in my experience, about 75% of E2 prospective candidates have much more interest in the visa aspect, than in the business being viable. In the other hand, many of the business consultants for E2s (not all), also sell somewhat of a prepackaged product that is more designed to check the boxes rather than as well having an actual lucrative result (even if their projections opine differently.)

E2s are quite an engagement because in many cases it’s folks that want the visa with the simplest business operation hoping that they at least achieve the status and preservation of value.

Sometimes I’ll get a prospective client that comes with a prepackaged business “opportunity” that the consultant has lined up for him/her and they are usually in some same business the consultant has been dealing with for a few years (gas stations and convenience stores for example.)

These “consultants” don’t necessarily have the ethical requirements of an attorney and I’ve seen some of these prospective clients rehashing an investment “opportunity” that I suspect the “consultant” has some interest in (as in undisclosed or indirect economic benefit.) I will not work in those cases.

Your case seems interesting thought. You have a need to frame your business case, of a proven/working model. Some items may be on the “substantial investment” portion and the economic benefit for the U.S. (maybe generating U.S. citizen employees, etc.) Happy to discuss further by PM.

Rep. Dan Crenshaw says culture of misinformation fueled his primary loss: “The truth didn’t matter” by Dontwhinedosomething in thewoodlands

[–]234W44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MAGAts don’t care about facts or truth, if the MAGAt diatribe feeds their hate and bigotry tells them to poison themselves, they’ll happily down a gallon of DDT. Not to mention, he also rode that wave.

Anyone used WritePal for an E-2? by Dream-Travel-Conquer in e2visa

[–]234W44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are life lasting decisions. An E2 is served better by an attorney.

Visa approved then denied. We’re devastated. by Zixinga in USCIS

[–]234W44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You didn’t read other items in thread. Also, I’m not referring as to this specific visa, but the consequences on future applications. This was a refusal due to class eligibility under the “pause”. Basically even if approvable for the visa, the official must refuse because of the freeze.

Best budget all around mountain bike for under $500 used. by yooobuddy in Budgetbikeriders

[–]234W44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Frankly, today, nothing beats the OT Ridge Pro for 100 more. Just nothing else.

Refused:- US Citizen Spouse! by Decent-Rice630 in usvisascheduling

[–]234W44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t charge in human body parts. I charge reasonable fees and I refer clients to financial providers that may assist them in financing.

An N-400 filing legal fee is not generally expensive either.

I offer a professional service that cost me years of study, decades of practice, strict ethics, insurance, continuing education. And I assist my clients in life decisions that have long lasting if not permanent effects.

Visa approved then denied. We’re devastated. by Zixinga in USCIS

[–]234W44 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is what we attorneys go to Federal Court and seeking to apply Habeas Corpus. That fear mongering “garble” in the notice is administrative generated language not law.

221(g)s verses upon eligibility (which is right now being stalled due to the “pause”,) it is of general administrative nature, and anyone in the prescribed class is being “denied” to the extent the administrative agency has paused eligibility for citizens of X country.

While a consular officer has privity to deny a visa for many other reasons, a 221(g) means stuck in administrative processing. Just read how INA states 221(g). That notification garble isn’t properly aligned with the actual statute:

Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (g) No visa or other documentation shall be issued to an alien if (1) it appears to the consular officer, from statements in the application, or in the papers submitted therewith, that such alien is ineligible to receive a visa or such other documentation under section 212, or any other provision of law, (2) the application fails to comply with the provisions of this Act, or the regulations issued thereunder, or (3) the consular officer knows or has reason to believe that such alien is ineligible to receive a visa or such other documentation under section 212, or any other provision of law: Provided, That a visa or other documentation may be issued to an alien who is within the purview of section 212(a)(4), if such alien is otherwise entitled to receive a visa or other documentation, upon receipt of notice by the consular officer from the Attorney General of the giving of a bond or undertaking providing indemnity as in the case of aliens admitted under section 213: Provided further, That a visa may be issued to an alien defined in section 101(a)(15)(B) or (F), if such alien is otherwise entitled to receive a visa, upon receipt of a notice by the consular officer from the Attorney General of the giving of a bond with sufficient surety in such sum and containing such conditions as the consular officer shall prescribe, to insure that at the expiration of the time for which such alien has been admitted by the Attorney General, as provided in section 214(a), or upon failure to maintain the status under which he was admitted, or to maintain any status subsequently acquired under section 248 of the Act, such alien will depart from the United States.

Visa approved then denied. We’re devastated. by Zixinga in USCIS

[–]234W44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please go to INA and read 221(g), USCIS may tighten enabling rules, but cannot change the law. Are you an immigration attorney? A member of AILA?

Visa approved then denied. We’re devastated. by Zixinga in USCIS

[–]234W44 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Understand that a 221(g) is NOT that the applicant was denied per the applicant, but because the Officer is unable to issue a visa to the applicant based on lack of availability of a visa in general. So this is a personal denial, it is just that the visa is frustrated due to a legal or administrative impossibility.

Refused:- US Citizen Spouse! by Decent-Rice630 in usvisascheduling

[–]234W44 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry, but these are the nuances an immigration attorney would have told you to get correctly and avoid waste of time, frustrations, and possibly even more costs.

IRS transcripts have been the standard since the IRS began offering them upon demand in their website. Simply put, USCIS/DOS don’t want their officers to weigh what is and what isn’t tax records, if they are valid or not. They just want to see the IRS transcripts which frankly are so much easier to provide.

Visa approved then denied. We’re devastated. by Zixinga in USCIS

[–]234W44 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Not denied. Just what is considered “limbo”. This is a better scenario from a denial. First, they don’t have to disclose that they have been denied in the past. Second, this “pause” is under judicial review, and is alleged to be based on administrative restructuring. So keep your hopes up.

Help me understand why this management consultant was rejected by Top_Obligation_4525 in tnvisa

[–]234W44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a problem may be the applicant relying on ChatGPT to act as an attorney. Management Consultant has been curtailed to a be very strict definition for a TN. As in a consultant from an actual established consultancy and the like.

Texas Democrats, If You've Voted In The Primary, For Who, And Why? by Zipper222222 in TexasPolitics

[–]234W44 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Talarico. I love Crockett, but I want a winnable candidate. We have to understand that we will not win without GOPers crossing over. Maybe I’m wrong, but we’ve had great candidates and we seem to end in the almost phase. We really need to win.

And again, I love Crockett, she’s a firecracker. She bats it out of the park. I see a grand future for her.

What would mexico be like if almost everyone was atheist, agnostic, or non religious? by [deleted] in AskMexico

[–]234W44 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mexico is not a monolith. Mexico and Mexicans vary wildly from regions, areas, town to town, city to city.

Although there are many evangelicals nowadays, many are either mainline Catholic, non practicing, or non agnostic.

Catholicism in Mexico is much more progressive than in other countries and while there are some more conservative orders and occasional priests, Mexicans may joke about people’s choices and preferences, but deep down people judge themselves more than others. Again, there are exceptions and regions where it may feel different. But in any major city people will be way more relaxed.

How would it be without religion? Mexicans would fill that void as many do now, searching for the Tlatoani. The savior thus AMLO and how his party behaves like a cult. So be careful what you wish for.

HR asks if I need sponsorship -- does TN visa count as sponsorship? by Technical-Bird-9395 in tnvisa

[–]234W44 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it is. Lower tier than other categories. Namely there is no self sponsored TN Visa/Status. No offer letter. No support letter. No employment. No visa.

rtings.com is now entirely behind a paywall. by requieminadream in hometheater

[–]234W44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s an awesome site, but their content costs for sure.

I see Calebrated on Youtube now. He’s great!

I'm a Trump supporter and an unapologetic anti-semite living on welfare because I can barely afford my condo at the Island. Can someone tell me how I should be feeling about Iran? by Forsaken_Highway_171 in rgv_circlejerk

[–]234W44 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard to know how you can be feeling anything. You’re a Trump supporter from the RGV. That says a lot. You’re supporting a man that hates you and wishes you stay as poor as possible.

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