When selecting an immigration attorney, what criteria should I use?

Because the EB-5 program is very complex and constantly changing, your attorney should be licensed, a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and have substantial experience in filing EB-5 petitions and condition removal petitions. In addition to an EB-5 background, the attorney should have understanding of other areas of immigration law, such as admissibility, consular processing, and adjustment of status.

If you do not speak English, it is important that your attorney speaks your language. It is your attorney who should be leading you through this process, not his paralegal or secretary. The EB-5 and condition removal processes take place over a three-year period, so you should be confident in your attorney’s reliability, conscientiousness, and willingness to spend time on your case (although you can change attorneys for the condition removal).

We are often called by investors who choose an EB-5 attorney and are unhappy with their selection – either the attorney has little EB-5 experience; is not familiar with the business- or document-related nuances of the country of the investor; or has no time for the client. Therefore, it is imperative that you select an attorney after having a detailed consultation with him/her and if possible, receiving references.

The EB-5 attorneys of White & Associates have years of experience helping our clients make their required investment and receive residency in the United States. If you would like to discuss our services and the many ways we can help you with the complex EB-5 visa application process, contact our offices at 818-730-3540.