Questions to Ask Your Immigration Lawyer

1. Blog: migrationlaw.com Questions to Ask Your Immigration Lawyer Having to request an immigration lawyer is never a fun experience. The stress of potentially losing your case can stop you from handling the task with a cleared mind. Asking the right questions to whoever is your potential consultant can help you ease your mind and see if they know what they’re doing. To find the right lawyer for you, here is a list of some of the best questions you can ask your potential immigration lawyer and ensure success in the courtroom: In what ways can you help me? Although many would argue that this is a broad question, that is precisely the point. Any experienced lawyer should be able to answer this question eloquently. That is a critical ability that all good lawyers should have. When hiring an immigration lawyer to represent you, keep in mind that you are entrusting someone to defend your story and convince the judge with it. If they cannot convince you about their experience, how will they handle trying to convince a judge with your case? Do you have any referrals or references?

2. Blog: migrationlaw.com Any lawyer worth their salt will have ways to prove their experience in their field. It is highly probable that former clients were happily satisfied with the lawyer’s services. They should be able to provide you with testimonials, referrals or thank-you messages from their past cases. Authenticating their experience is never a bad call. How does my case compare to others? Preparing for an immigration trial is no easy task. A trustworthy lawyer will not lie to you to make you less nervous. They should be able to point out which parts of your case seem well prepared and which ones are lacking. That should help you more than your lawyer trying to sugar-coat your nervousness away. Knowing all this information will allow you to strengthen your case, preparing you for the trial at hand. You’ll only have a few hours to convince the judge of your case, so the better your perspective of it is, the better. What can I do to help my case? Your lawyer will not be the only one handling your case; you can help too! The client plays an essential role in preparing the case. Working with your lawyers to ensure that it is the most robust case possible before the trial is vital for your success. Ask your lawyer what you can do to improve your chances of succeeding in the courtroom. Follow your lawyer’s instructions. With their experience, they’ll be able to tell you precisely what you should do to help build a stronger case. How will we contact one another? How frequently? Immigration cases and applications can take a long time to process. Whether it takes months or even years to do so, you should have good communication with your lawyer during the entirety of the process. Be aware that your lawyer may not have an update for you every week, given the type of case. However, your immigration consultant should be able to respond to your calls or emails promptly. How much is your fee? Can you give me a breakdown of what it covers? Lawyer fees aren’t cheap, and for a good reason. It takes years of study and practice to become a law expert and help others. Have your lawyer explain their fees, as well as what would happen if you are unable to pay them midway through your case. It is crucial to clearly understand how much money you need to have and any alternatives if you don’t. Will you be representing me? A law firm can have from a few to a sea of lawyers at their disposal. The chances that the famous lawyer the firm is known for will represent you are slim, especially if we’re talking

3. Blog: migrationlaw.com about a more prominent law firm. Still, it would be best to ask who will handle your process and ensure that they are also qualified to be entrusted with the case. We hope that this has helped you be more prepared to find the right lawyer for your case. We at Mamann, Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP – Immigration Lawyers have helped our clients cross borders for over 30 years. If you or your family seek to enter, remain or reunite with loved ones in Canada and the United States, then we are the perfect firm for you! Be sure to contact us or visit our offices in Toronto for immigration and litigation services.