Where can I get legal advice and assistance for immigration matters?
If you seek any kind of immigration benefit from the United States, you should be careful about reading and understanding all the documents that you sign. Seek the advice of a reputable immigration lawyer if you need help. Each contact you make with the Department of Homeland Security and its U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services branch can have serious legal consequences for you. You should answer questions truthfully, however, know that any discrepancies in your answers can result in the denial of a requested benefit, placement into immigration court, deportation, or a permanent bar from ever re-entering the United States. It is recommended that you seek out professional advice before completing any immigration forms or petitions for family members. You should always contact a licensed attorney who is skilled in immigration law if: • You have ever been arrested or have had contact with the police in the United States or in your home country. • You have ever committed a crime • Yo