Q&A - FARAGALLA LAW

Q
What can an immigration attorney do for me that others cannot?

A
Only an immigration attorney can go in front of the US Courts and represent you in all of your immigration proceedings and hearings.

An immigration attorney will:
→ Walk you through the immigration process.
→ Prepare and review your case evidence.
→ Prepare and review your case documents.
→ Prepare you personally for your interview.
→ Come with you to the actual interview to preserve your rights.
→ Follow up on your application with the appropriate governmental agency.

Is the immigration process just a matter of filling in paperwork?

In a simple word NO. Immigration law is extremely complex with various eligibilities requiring varying criteria, regulations and filings with different governmental agencies. Each individual case requires a separate in-depth analysis with an individualized legal strategy to move forward.

Must I speak English for you to help me?

No. We have a diverse staff at FARAGALLA LAW capable of speaking Arabic, French, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish and Urdu.

Is the information I provide to my immigration attorney confidential?

Yes. All information surrounding your case which you provide to your immigration attorney is covered by the attorney client privilege and will not be shared with anyone including the government.

What are the protected grounds upon which someone may seek asylum?

A foreign national may seek asylum if they are unable to return to their home country because of a well-founded fear of persecution due to their race, religion, membership in a particular social group, political opinion or national origin.

If my asylum case is denied, must I be deported?

No. An immigration lawyer can still fight for your rights and appeal your case to try and keep you in the United States.

What is Temporary Protected Status (TPS)?

Temporary Protected Status is granted to foreign nationals currently in the United States, who are unable to return to their home countries because of natural disasters, extraordinary temporary conditions or ongoing armed conflicts.

Which countries are currently designated for TPS?

Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Cameroon, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela and Yemen.

I was speaking with a para-professional and they told me that they can help me with my immigration case. Is this advisable?

No. Only licensed legal professionals are capable of advising you on immigration matters. Any non-attorney advising you on legal matters is engaging in the unauthorized practice of law.

My relative or friend went through the immigration process and my situation is just like theirs. Can I just do what they did?

Cases that may seem similar at first may turn out to be very different once you dig deeper into the facts and circumstances which would require a different legal strategy. Just because a relative or friend went through the immigration process does not mean that they can help you successfully navigate complex immigration law.

How may an attorney help me?

In the United States a person may represent themselves before any court, this is called “pro se” representation. US immigration laws are extremely complex and constantly changing. Even the smallest inadvertent mistake on the application can delay an applicant for years or even result in the denial of their case. A competent attorney can help you determine whether you qualify for the program to which you are applying as well as assist in gathering and producing evidence to support your application. An attorney can also accompany you in your interview as well as prep you beforehand using mock interviews, so you know what to expect and are prepared. An attorney could also appeal any denial of an applicant to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and further to the Circuit court of Appeals all the way up to the Supreme Court.

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