USCIS changed its fees on April 1 and the sticker shock has yet to wear off. Some fees are slightly higher, but the costs of a typical green card process have more than doubled. This increase is especially burdensome when multiple family members apply for permanent residence at the same time. Here are two ways a lawyer can help.
First, by working with you to create a strategy tailored to your circumstances. USCIS requires certain forms, but other forms are optional. An attorney can help you decide what makes the most sense for you and your family.
Second, by preparing applications that are more likely to be approved. Immigration processes can be complicated. A typical set of green card applications can include 70 pages of forms, 105 of pages of instructions, and another 100 pages of supporting documents. It’s easy to make mistakes and expensive to fix them. USCIS does not refund filing fees when they deny an application. An attorney can help you prepare complete applications with the required and most helpful documents.
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