Vladimir Capka

Hi everyone,

Can anyone please comment on the best way to choose an immigration layer?
I'm thinking of pursuing an Outstanding Researcher case in EB-1 category.
I know that word of mouth is probably the best way, but many of us, H1 visa
holders, we often find ourselves in a job in a new area where we really
don't know anyone who could recommend a local lawyer. I think going locally
is important because 1-on-1 communication can really help to get a feel
about the person and the communication is easier that way.

When I call them up, how do I choose? What questions to ask to determine if
they can really win the case for me or they just want to get business
regardless of the outcome? I've heard horror stories of a lawyer taking a
case when knowing that they cannot win. How to avoid this? I'm sure there
are many honest lawyers there too but how do you find that out?

Any info or your past experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Any recommendations in Philadelphia/Baltimore area?

Thanks.

Vladimir.

Konstantin

If you decided to look outside of the Philly area, I can recommend you my
lawyer in St. Louis, MO. The guy helped me out a lot and delays I
experienced were only because of the INS. He's not the cheapest lawyer, but
some things in this life aren't worth saving money on. I think that the EB-1
green card is one of those things.

K

"Vladimir Capka" wrote in message
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    > Hi everyone,
    > Can anyone please comment on the best way to choose an immigration layer?
    > I'm thinking of pursuing an Outstanding Researcher case in EB-1 category.
    > I know that word of mouth is probably the best way, but many of us, H1
visa
    > holders, we often find ourselves in a job in a new area where we really
    > don't know anyone who could recommend a local lawyer. I think going
locally
    > is important because 1-on-1 communication can really help to get a feel
    > about the person and the communication is easier that way.
    > When I call them up, how do I choose? What questions to ask to determine
if
    > they can really win the case for me or they just want to get business
    > regardless of the outcome? I've heard horror stories of a lawyer taking a
    > case when knowing that they cannot win. How to avoid this? I'm sure there
    > are many honest lawyers there too but how do you find that out?
    > Any info or your past experiences would be greatly appreciated.
    > Any recommendations in Philadelphia/Baltimore area?
    > Thanks.
    > Vladimir.

Nelys

One good piece of advice I was given when searching for an attorney was to
find someone who was willing to speak with me over the phone - in most
cases, you need to make an appointment and pay a fee just to speak with the
attorney and ask if there is the remotest chance of even winning - my
shortlist of attorney's were those that spoke with me on the phone BEFORE I
made any appointment for a consultation so I could find out if it was even
worth my time or if I should save my $100 to speak with someone else. In one
instance, even though I was unable to speak with an attorney, his secretary
was exceptionally helpful in speaking with him for me to determine if it was
worth me coming in. Not every attorney will be able or willing to give a
definate answer over the phone regarding the possibilities but I did get a
few say that there was nothing they could do saving me a lot of money that
came in very handy when I found an attorney that thought there was a
possibility.
Also, I would suggest finding one that has previously handled a case that
could be considered analogous to yours with positive results - even check
law sites online for published opinions on cases like yours and get the
contact information for the attorney involved in any successful case. This
is basically how I found my attorney (except it was an attorney I paid to
consult with that located the similar case for me prior to our consultation
which he was basing my chances on - hence the value of speaking with them on
the phone first).


"Vladimir Capka" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Hi everyone,
    > Can anyone please comment on the best way to choose an immigration layer?
    > I'm thinking of pursuing an Outstanding Researcher case in EB-1 category.
    > I know that word of mouth is probably the best way, but many of us, H1
visa
    > holders, we often find ourselves in a job in a new area where we really
    > don't know anyone who could recommend a local lawyer. I think going
locally
    > is important because 1-on-1 communication can really help to get a feel
    > about the person and the communication is easier that way.
    > When I call them up, how do I choose? What questions to ask to determine
if
    > they can really win the case for me or they just want to get business
    > regardless of the outcome? I've heard horror stories of a lawyer taking a
    > case when knowing that they cannot win. How to avoid this? I'm sure there
    > are many honest lawyers there too but how do you find that out?
    > Any info or your past experiences would be greatly appreciated.
    > Any recommendations in Philadelphia/Baltimore area?
    > Thanks.
    > Vladimir.