Attorney note: Sometimes when people work on their own like this there is so much damage done to the case already that we can no longer assist. It pays to hire us before problems arise.
Experience from a man who filed on his own:
... I have handled everything (with some limited legal advice) since first applying ... Ultimately, they have thrown in the biggest blockade possible ... I am deeply angered and at a loss for any kind words ... I have consulted with local Government specialists in Michigan only to get a five minute lecture about all the fraudulent cases taking place ... They are obviously trying to use the language barrier to dismiss our case ...
Anxious!!! Really fed up with our Consulate, and Government dealings I have had there and in the U.S. as well. What does an honest guy do?
Experience from a man who filed with a non-attorney Visa Service:
... Our K-1 Visa petition has currently been either not approved or denied ... All paperwork was professionally prepared by [non-attorney Visa Service] ... I proposed to her, came back, saw [non-attorney Visa Service's] website ( which if I am not mistaking says that he never had one turned down in 16 years of doing this-------bull!!!!!! ) And, that he could do better than Immigration Attorneys. Obviously not!!!!!! ....
Experience from a man who filed on his own, without a lawyer:
... WE filed the 130 ... Over the past 6 months my wife has been to Bogota (embassy) with the paperwork that they asked for at least 6 times ... They continually tell her that she will recieve her visa each time, but she only needed one more paper. Each time she returns with the papers they ask for, they tell her the same thing "Everything is perfect, but you need this other paper." ... Are these people that are there to assist us yanking our chain? Do I need an attorney to assist, or force these people to do their jobs? ...
Experience from a woman who filed on her own, without a lawyer:
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I've been married two years and six months ...
The people from the Department of Justice have been sending papers ... Every paper that they send to me has questions. I always respond right away ... they denied the petition ... Still to this date the people from Department of Justice have not given me any information. I would like to know what else I need to do? .
Experience from a man who filed on his own, without a lawyer:
...For the past 2 years now I have been experiencing one of the worst times in my life. We have not gotten any correct responses from customer service on our case. I have received several different case statuses that keep starting over in dates ... Customer service was not able to help me with any direct answers, as your site so correctly reads ... It has been 2 years now and I am not able to live with my wife! ... My wife is still not here with me as we planned, instead we have been separated since marriage....
Holmes & Lolly notation:
This potential client is not beyond our assistance. We often receive inquiries from people who have spent more than one year grappling with the immigration bureaucracy on their own before calling us. Typically, they are in danger of losing the relationship and so are finally seeking legal assistance. It saves time to call us first at 858-483-0300.
Experience from a man having to live abroad, who filed on his own, without a lawyer:
... I am getting really worried about this situation, and wondering if we are ever going to go home. ... I am living in Russia, and yet because I am here, I am losing tens of thousands while I am not able to work in the US! ... I was very impressed with the way you dealt with me. Of all the attorneys I talked to, you are the only one I would hire.....
Brian ~ Tried to do it himself, now living in Russia
Wife in Russia |
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Experience from a woman who filed on her own, without a lawyer:
... his [Theresa's husband's] visa was denied and sent back ... [we] applied for a visa, have a sponsor and a co-sponsor ... We were even interviewed together and separately, my local goverment interviewed me and he made another trip to the embassy for a second interview....
Experience from a woman tyring to file:
...The last lawyer I talked to completely scared me ... I love my husband and my son very much. I do not want to be separated from them ... Your website seems very nice and judging by the testimonials on your web page, you seem like decent people who have dealt with many cases
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Holmes & Lolly notation:
This potential client is not beyond our assistance. It pays to contact us early on, if possible, at 858-483-0300.
Experience from a man who filed on his own, without a lawyer:
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The [United States] gov't approved her K -1 visa but the [United States] embassy in Peru rejected
her for a visa ....
Experience from a woman who filed on her own, without a lawyer:
... I need to get a K-3 visa which was put on hold by homeland
security and I am still trying to get a response as to whether he can
get a K-3 visa now 3 years later.
Experience from a man who filed on his
own, without a lawyer:
... It has been two years and she is still nowhere near coming over to
the U.S. After many errors in the process, I decided to contact
a lawyer ...
Experience from a man who filed on his own, without a lawyer:
... She got a pink paper that told her to wait for processing. I made phone calls to The US Consulate inquiring
about my case and was told that my file will be sent back to the U.S....
Experience from a man who filed on his own, without a lawyer:
... i already filed for KI visa for my fiancee in the Philippines but until now no feedeback ... i tried following it up, i called and i even went there for a follow-up. they just told me to wait....
Experience from a woman who filed on her own, without a lawyer:
... our case is refused. Still we haven't gotten a written letter, but
the embassy said - u will get it soon. So i will need a lawyer for the Appeal or for re-application....
Experience from a man who filed with a different attorney than our firm:
... I contracted with a lawyer [a different attorney than our firm]. She
completed and sent all papers ... then the unexpected happened ... The consul denied [fiancee] the visa to come to reunite
with me ... She felt like he didn't believe what she told him ....
Experience from a man who filed on his own, without a lawyer:
... Visa refused ... visa issued ... lost documents, no
communication, etc. ... been living here ever
since trying to get a visa ... Interview today, [visa] refused ...
Attorney note: Sometimes when people work on their own like this there is so much damage done to the case already that we can no longer assist. It pays to hire us before problems arise.
These experiences from people who did it themselves or used other lawyers do not constitute a guarantee, warranty,
or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter using Holmes & Lolly.
