Working with an Immigration Attorney

At some point it may be necessary for you to seek the assistance of an immigration attorney.  As with all professions, there are many qualified, competent immigration attorneys, and there are some that are not very good.  Unfortunately, there is no reliable directory to assist you in determining which ones are great and which are not.  This handout is intended only to provide you with some general tips in deciding which attorney is right for you and to give guidance in working with the attorney and his or her staff.