As a long time Immigration Lawyer, I’m still amazed at the level of misinformation and misperceptions about immigration matters within the immigrant community. I’m often confronted with individuals who have been given incorrect information or even worse have filed for something that they do not qualify for. Often they have been given this “advice” from non-attorneys or other unqualified individuals. Others have been given anecdotal stories such as “my brother did it” or “my cousin was in the same situation” or been promised results that simply could not be met.
The fact is that each case is different despite certain similarities. Immigration laws are very complex and always changing. It is so complex that it is one of only a half dozen areas of practice that an attorney may be recognized as a specialist by the State Bar of California.
The complexities of U.S. Immigration Laws may not be apparent to an individual who has not had the appropriate legal training or who is not practicing in this area of the law. For example, often a date of a conviction could mean the difference between deportation and relief. Immigration Laws change all the time and many factors need to be considered before applying for relief.
Similarly, there are numerous published cases that effect immigration laws. The Courts are charged with interpreting immigration statutes which are often vague or contradictory. For example, not too long ago one Court overturned an earlier decision of another Court regarding the immigration consequences of a DUI conviction as it relates to deportability. More, recently the Courts held that commercial burglary many not be a deportable offense under certain circumstances. There are numerous examples of such changes in Immigration Law especially after the 1996 changes under IIRAIRA.
The failure to hire the right immigration attorney can mean the difference between remaining in the United States and being deported. Mistakes or inaction in immigration law can have severe consequences. You can be confident that a knowledgeable immigration attorney will dramatically improve your chances of success.
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ATTORNEY MIKE RAZI is a trusted Immigration Attorney who has assisted thousands of individuals acquire or retain their legal status in the United States. Since 1998, Attorney Razi has personally handled numerous Immigration Cases with remarkable results including winning several landmark and published decisions in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is admitted to State Bar of California and is also licensed to practice before U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth and Fifth Circuits the Immigration and Naturalization Service, Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, and is a certified specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law by the Board of Legal Specialization State Bar of California. He can be contacted at (888) 905-0202 or www.mrimmigration.com. All information is intended for general information purposes and should not be deemed as legal advice or relied upon for any specific situation.
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