Any lawyer around who could give me some info regarding if you could help make visa approval faster?
375607
seawavblue is correct, it'll take 6-12 months minimum.\nIt's faster if you take a K-1 fiancee visa and marry in the US but it'll still take some time.\nIt's hard to get a time estimate since it depends very much on the consulate where you apply.\n\nI don't see how a lawyer could speed things up, the only thing he can do is make sure all paperwork is filled correctly, thus you avoid further delays if something is wrong.\n\nIf you read the paperwork carefully you should have no problem filling it out and it'll save you a lot of money !!!\n\nP.S. Lawyers are generally not even allowed to enter and represent a client in a us consulate
737056
The attorney is right.\n\nWe went through this with my husband, who is French.  It all worked out and we had a good lawyer too.\n\nMy girl friend from Canada just married her boyfriend from Texas 3 days after her visa expired.  She had been coming in and out of the US for 5 years and living with him in the US - Canadians get a 6 month visa to the US.  Finally the last time she went home to Canada the US immigrations people told her she could not come back.  They got a lawyer and he told them the same thing your lawyer told you.\n\nIf you two are married then you have the power.
696263
I went through the entire process with an attorney, neither he nor my congressman couldn't speed those people up , it's quite horrible and I suffered tremendous anguish myself over it. I was finally able to get a court date and received back money from the date of application and proved they don't follow there own guidelines. Your at the mercy of there disability determination people and they answer to no one ! If they are having a bad day or need to clear there cases because they are behind , they will turn you down. If you have been turned down though definitely see an attorney. They will take your case for a percentage not to exceed 25%. Good luck my friend and seek help where ever you can. Sorry I couldn't provide better news.
935020
Yes, I am going through a similar situation. Your question has really scared me.  April 05?!? My husband, from Mexico, just applied in September of this year.  Was your wife in the country illegally or is she currently? That would delay things, right?
798738
Your application was sent to the National Visa Center. You can call them at 603 334-0700 with your case number. Try to speak to a live operator. The best time to call is the early morning. Or you can contact the appropriate consulate to see if they received the application yet. It normally takes about two weeks until they receive it. Good luck.
757944
I volunteered for ayuda zillions of years ago. You need to call them and make an ppointment for an intake. They will decide if they can take your case or not because their resources are limited and also they do not take all types of cases and you must be low income or indigent. If they can not help you then I recommend you contact AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) and they can help you with a referral list. Both of their numbers are on the yellow pages or call 4-1-1 and ask for it. Both organizations' offices are in Washington DC.
1125277
Check with the Immigrant Visa Unit of the US Embassy in Manila.  They'll have an idea how long it will take once the petition is approved.
605444
I think you need to consult an immigration attorney.
928055
You need to talk to a lawyer and fast.
120888
Consult an attorney or call your local bar association.
821926
Talk with your lawyer.
537853
yes your sister can petition for you.  my suggestion is get a good immigration lawyer who really understands the law and can process the papers correctly.  the law is so complexed.  good luck
60734
Call the National Visa Center at 603 334-0700\n\nOperators are available to respond to more difficult inquiries from 7:30 AM to 12:30 AM (EST) Monday through Friday
799
first contact USCIS.gov and take a look at the immigration forms and fees for applying.  I'm sure you fall into a paticular category so I can't be anymore direct.
798966
Tell her to get a good immigration lawyer. HTH.
612492
check with the laws on it... you may have an issue as most visas do have a time frame involved.Check with the place you got your visa
223811
Since you had an attorney, I urge you to speak with him.  It appears that, with what you disclosed here, you have an excellent case.  Why aren't you considering pressing charges against immigration officials?