Why Hire a U.S.-Licensed Immigration Lawyer, Not an Agent
Many people who want to immigrate to the United States, or want some kind of U.S. immigration benefit, often wonder why they should spend their hard-earned money to hire a U.S.-licensed immigration lawyer. These people often mistakenly believe that because the U.S. is known as a modern and advanced democracy where people have many rights, the U.S. immigration process will be simple and the U.S. immigration government agencies will even assist with the process. Accordingly, they decide to do the U.S. immigration work themselves or they hire agents (sometimes referred to as immigration consultants or notarios) who charge nominal fees. Here are some of the many reasons why you should hire a U.S.-licensed immigration lawyer to represent you with your U.S. immigration case, and not do the work yourself or hire an agent.
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In 2018, the U.S. Department of State amended the “Public Charge” sections of its Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), making it more difficult for foreigners, including Vietnamese citizens, to overcome the public charge ground of inadmissibility and obtain U.S. Visas. Because the public charge ground of inadmissibility applies to almost all visa types, this new change could result in many more visa denials. If you are applying for a U.S. visa or have been denied for a U.S. visa under the public charge ground of inadmissibility (INA 221(g) or INA 212(a)(4)), please continue reading.