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Should i use a lawyer?

Asked almost 3 years ago - Miami, FL

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I just got a I 130 denied from the uscis for my daughter who lives in jamaica They sent me the reason and i have appealed and undate them with the information How long will it take whats the process for a denied case

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Cynthia Rosenberg Pro
Baltimore Immigration Attorney

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Answered September 16, 2010 10:24. Appeals for I-130s can easily take a year. If you are able to resolve the issue, sometimes it is faster to re-file.
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Answered September 16, 2010 12:09. An attorney will review all the documents that have been filed to find out why your case was denied. The best thing will be for the case to be approved rather than refiling another case. Only an attorney can explain how the law can help you. At a minimum, you should schedule a telephone consultation with someone who will give you good advice.

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Answered September 16, 2010 10:29. yes you need a lawyer. filing again will cost you a priority date. every appeal gets reviewed to see if it qualifies to be reopened and approved. hire an attorney. good luck. tom
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Anthony Nze Nwosu Pro
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Answered September 17, 2010 11:07. I always tell clients that your allowed to represent yourself before the DHS/USCIS but a person who represents himself has a fool as a client. There are so many costly mistakes you can make that will at the end of the day result in a big loss in time and money.
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