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So I have to argue that having a good lawyer does help out, or at least it did in my case in applying for a GC for my wife who overstayed her tourist visa. There has been some talk on this forum that a lawyer would actually hinder you or cause problems in the process. I did not find that to be the case.

My lawyer filed all of my wifes papers in late June, and she did her biometrics in mid July. She then received her EAD in mid August. Next, she received the interview invitation around late October scheduled for early December.

A few days before the interview we met with our lawyer for about an hour prepping us and giving us a checklist of all the supporting documents we needed.

We recently had the interview and our lawyer was there. The questions were pretty easy just mostly factual stuff. Our name, birthdate, place of birth, where did we marry, when, how did we meet, etc. The interviewer asked to see our joint supporting documents and our photo album. She also asked us who some of the people were in our pictures.

Then she took my wifes EAD and gave her an approval letter for a 2 year GC. She said the GC will be coming in a few days. It was a pleasant interview and not much trouble.

So, the whole process took under 6 months to get her GC. I would say that hiring a good lawyer will help out if you dont know what youre doing as was the case in our situation.

So I have to argue that having a good lawyer does help out, - it depends. or at least it did in my case in applying for a GC for my wife who overstayed her tourist visa. There has been some talk on this forum that a lawyer would actually hinder you or cause problems in the process - very true.
So, the whole process took under 6 months to get her GC. I would say that hiring a good lawyer will help out if you dont know what youre doing - if you know what you are doing...no need. .

Translation: If you are stupid and can not figure out immigration forms on your own, get a good lawyer. To whom you will pay $2000-5000. Period. it doesnt take $2000-5000 ,,,so much!!!!!!!!!!!

i paid 500-600 hundred(whole process) for lawyer who really did help !

I actually hired a lawyer and fired him like a week after. He was not helpful at all and really slow. He also requested $2,300.
I knew the process was simple and easy and I could do it myself. At the time, I didnt have school or work, so I spent about 3-4 hours doing research and fill out applications.
I mailed them in September. And got interview letter in 3 months.
No lawyers needed.

PS. Im an overstayed B2 too