When you choose an attorney to handle your petition here in the USA... don't cut corners looking for the cheapest deal. That can and will get you into some problems. I have been finding out that because immigration is a federal area, that an attorney can practice in other states. However if there are any complicating issues and the attorney is licensed in lets say NJ they file your papers in California, they can not represent you in a California court another attorney that is licensed in California has to. It is legal for a Paralegal to do your papers, but they must be bonded. Some are good but... becareful. You need to ask questions and make sure you know what type of practice is working for you. So remeber the cheapest is not the best, if they don't do a good job, you will ending paying more. This can cost you lost time being on the job, or if they are really bad ending up going home after working so hard to get here.
Hints
See if you get to actually call the attorney, do they give you their cell number; can you call and speak with them in the same day?
Ask if they do their own paper work.
Ask how long they have been in practice.
Ask if they have petitioned RN's and how many.
Ask about the costs if the petitions are denied what they charge. (yes they can be denied)
Ask as many question as you can, prepare before you meet with the attorney, by writing down the questions and fill in the answers so that you
know what was said to you at the beginning.
Check them out thoroughly, you have the right to do that because you are interviewing them... you are paying them for a service.. there are many others if they won't answer... that should send up red flags. Someone that is open and honest will give you the information.
