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June 20, 2008 - Make sure an attorney or accredited representative files documents with the USCIS. A Notary Public, Notario or immigration consultant cannot make presentations. Be wary of people posing as attorneys or accredited representatives.
Inside the US borders only attorneys or accredited representatives may to communicate with and receive information from the USCIS. Outside the US borders, a practicing attorney in that country may act on a person's behalf. Those unable to afford an attorney should seek free or low-cost immigration legal services.
Attorneys chosen to represent a person in an immigration hearing or naturalization procedure must currently be a member in good standing of their state Bar Association. They must be licensed to practice in the applicable state, and must not be banned or barred in any way by their state licensing authority.
Anyone seeking legal representation should take the time to check the background of their attorney before any money changes hands. Ask to see the attorney's license to practice; ask for testimonials from other clients successfully represented by the attorney. If these requests are refused, it's best to seek other counsel.
Notary publics, notarios and immigration consultants may not represent anyone in a legal proceeding, nor give legal advice of any sort. They are not qualified in legal or immigration and naturalization matters. They may charge a small fee for helping to fill out USCIS forms. Notarios in the United States are not attorneys. Beware of spending money to an unqualified person for advice on immigration issues.
Rifkin & Fox-Isicoff, P.A., in practice since 1985, is well acquainted with the nuances of immigration and naturalization law. They specialize all aspects of immigration and nationality law including nonimmigrant visas, immigrant visas, labor certificates, exclusion, deportation and naturalization.
Immigration and naturalization law is far more complex than it appears, and Rifkin & Fox-Isicoff, P.A. can handle any enquiries. They are nationally and internationally recognized as a progressive law firm providing legal representation on all legal aspects of immigration and nationality law. The firm maintains offices in the heart of Miami's international business and banking center.
To learn more, visit http://www.rifkinandfoxisicoff.com
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