The team of immigration lawyers at McBean Law wants to discuss immigration benefits – Should you put yourself out there and apply for a green card, naturalization, asylum, or other benefit?
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LaToya McBean Pompy is an immigration lawyer who immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Her experience sparked an interest in helping many families be together in the U.S. by founding McBean Law. If you need help with your or a loved one’s visa, contact us here or call us today at (888)-462-4006 to schedule a private consultation with LaToya and her team of New York immigration lawyers who are here to help you.
Things To Consider
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Should you take this risk of applying for an immigration benefit when there is a chance of denial? There are several things you should consider before embarking on this journey.
1. Are You Eligible?
The first thing you need to determine is whether or not you are eligible for an immigration pathway like asylum or a green card.
If you are eligible, that is great! However, if you are applying for these immigration pathways, knowing full well that you are not eligible but you want to reap the benefits during your application process, such as a travel document or a work permit, that is not good.
Only apply if you are sure about your eligibility.
If you are unsure, consult with an experienced immigration lawyer who can help you determine whether or not you are eligible for a particular immigration pathway.
2. Can You Prove It?
The second thing you need to consider is whether or not you have the evidence to prove that you are eligible for the immigration pathway and benefit in question.
You need to make sure that the evidence you provide in your packet is strong, legitimate, and relevant to the application you are pursuing. Partnering with an experienced immigration lawyer is the best way to ensure that your application packet is prepared properly, maximizing your chances of success. If the evidence is weak, the consequence is that your case could be handed over to a judge in immigration court for consideration.
If the case remains weak in immigration court, the judge will likely issue a removal order against you. This is not necessarily the end of your journey, though. For tips on what to do if you are in removal proceedings, take a look at our recent blogpost on this topic – How To Fix Your Immigration Status If You Have A Removal Order?
3. What Happens If You Get Denied?
The next thing you should consider is this – what are the consequences if your case gets denied?
There are usually no serious consequences for a green card case that is denied purely due to the applicant not being eligible, or if there was a small defect with the application. Depending on the field office reviewing your case, they may or may not decide to send you a notice to appear in immigration court, but it is not likely.
However, if this green card application denial comes with other issues like fraud, misrepresentation, or other serious issues, the field office looking at your case will raise a red flag against you. For asylum cases, a denial will lead to the case being sent to immigration court for review, after which you may or may not be placed in removal proceedings.
The third outcome is that ICE may detain or arrest you. This is a rare outcome, but it does happen, especially with applicants who have a background involving serious criminal issues or other serious immigration issues. It is always a good idea to partner with an experienced immigration lawyer who can help you avoid certain issues and work with you to maximize your chances of success.
4. Are You Willing To Be On The Radar?
The final thing you should consider is this – A positive outcome is not guaranteed, but you will put yourself on the radar of immigration authorities by submitting an application.
Doing this means that the government will have access to every detail about you: your personal life, your family history and details, your living situation, your work status and history, and other information. Before applying, consider that your personal details will be made known to the government, and you must be okay with this and willing to back your case up with the necessary evidence, no matter how personal it is.
If you are unsure about any of these points, seek professional assistance. Our team of experienced New York immigration lawyers helps clients overcome their immigration struggles every day, and we work tirelessly to ensure that our clients feel comfortable and sure in their petitions. Reach out to us for assistance regarding your immigration journey!
Planning Your Roadmap to Success
Whether you are seeking assistance with visa applications, green cards, citizenship, or any other immigration matter, we are here to help you every step of the way. Our mission is not just to provide legal services but to empower our clients with the knowledge and resources they need to achieve their immigration goals. With proper legal counsel, persistent preparation, and meticulous attention to detail, your success can become reality too. Partner with professionals like McBean Law to chart your visa journey’s triumph.
If you are interested in more topics like this, please consider subscribing to our newsletter to get weekly updates on immigration news, relevant topics, and more! You can also find us on YouTube where we do weekly Q&A sessions.
LaToya McBean Pompy is an immigration lawyer who immigrated to the United States from Jamaica. Her experience sparked an interest in helping many families be together in the U.S. by founding McBean Law. If you need help with your or a loved one’s visa, contact us here or call us today at (888)-462-4006 to schedule a private consultation with LaToya and her team of New York immigration lawyers who are here to help you.
