Is the attorney a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)?
While membership in professional organizations such as AILA is no guarantee of competence, most competent attorneys who practice principally in the area of immigration law are AILA members. Membership in AILA represents a substantial financial commitment for members and, provides member attorneys with access to up to date agency information, continuing legal education and case research resources. Astonishingly, some lawyers (and non-lawyers) falsely advertise that they are members of AILA when they are not. You may verify an attorneys AILA membership at www.aila.