Living the American dream can take years thanks to visa and paperwork delays

[Editor]

Millions of people wanting to move to live the American dream find themselves facing a long wait and the*numbers are growing, according to the latest figures. Those wishing to live in the US both on a temporary and a permanent basis are growing. In 2009 more than 1.1*million people became legal permanent residents, according to the [...]

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[Fatbrit]

I've always liked this one, despite its undeniable politics

http://reason.org/files/a87d15508538...458f116079.pdf

[hiddenself]

I think having a lawyer representative could speed up the process don't you? They don't like playing with the lawyers.

[Bevdeforges]

Originally Posted by hiddenself

I think having a lawyer representative could speed up the process don't you? They don't like playing with the lawyers.

It really depends - some lawyers are well known for their tricks and finagling and using such a lawyer could actually jeopardize your case, especially if you have serious issues.
Cheers,
Bev

[twostep]

Originally Posted by hiddenself

I think having a lawyer representative could speed up the process don't you? They don't like playing with the lawyers.

"They" do not have to like playing with lawyers as "they" have the final say so lawyer or no lawyer.

A lawyer can advise you but cannot change anything. Actually their physical access within USCIS is very limited to lobbies. So - no holding hands.

[hiddenself]

Originally Posted by twostep

"They" do not have to like playing with lawyers as "they" have the final say so lawyer or no lawyer.

A lawyer can advise you but cannot change anything. Actually their physical access within USCIS is very limited to lobbies. So - no holding hands.

There are time lines within regulations and law and those time lines must be adhered to or staff can get into trouble.

some staff seem to think they can do anything they like but its not true. You should see how quicky they move when there talking to someone who know what there talking about. Staff must also infor the person in written letter if there going to be late during the process.

[twostep]

Originally Posted by hiddenself

There are time lines within regulations and law and those time lines must be adhered to or staff can get into trouble.

some staff seem to think they can do anything they like but its not true. You should see how quicky they move when there talking to someone who know what there talking about. Staff must also infor the person in written letter if there going to be late during the process.

Who do you mean by "staff"? Thank you.

[hiddenself]

Originally Posted by twostep

Who do you mean by "staff"? Thank you.

I'am talking about the adminstrators who process the application or forms.

[eaglekiwi]

Originally Posted by twostep

"They" do not have to like playing with lawyers as "they" have the final say so lawyer or no lawyer.

A lawyer can advise you but cannot change anything. Actually their physical access within USCIS is very limited to lobbies. So - no holding hands.

No, I disagree USCIS promote the use of lawyers. Its the way the U.S prefer it.
Doesnt anyone ever wonder you even need a lawyer to fill out an application and provide documents?

My American friend said it well when he said "America is run by lawyers' and when they retire they run for office.

[eaglekiwi]

Use local State representatives ,Congressman, thats what they there for.

I did and he was great