Is it worth going through a lawyer?

[Delmo]

Yes I am losing out on income but we planned for it because we didn't know about the EB1 route. I sold my business in Canada so we are ok for money for the time being but of course would love to start earing again asap. The lawyer also said the gov accepts $1000 each to speed up the process to a couple months for EB1. All told it will be pricey but as Angelson said we are losing that much per month easy by not having the CG. Thanks for your concern and help. I will definatley shop around.

[Dremani]

The lawyer also said the gov accepts $1000 each to speed up the process to a couple months for EB1

Huh?????? Since when?

Yeah at this point it would be an excellent idea if you shop around. Sounds like this lawyer is looking for a sweet payday.

[agnelson]

The $1000 is for CIS premium processing of the I-140, drem. Been around for years. It's legit. EB1's can be done in weeks.

I'm still not convinced that a businessman can get self-sponsored EB1.

[Reba]

I did it myself and all it cost us was the processing fees.

to each their own I suppose.

[agnelson]

You didn't do EB1 Reba. EB1 is a whole different ballgame.

Marriage-based processs is designed to be easy(er), so that anyone can do it.

[Dremani]

The $1000 is for CIS premium processing of the I-140, drem. Been around for years. It's legit. EB1's can be done in weeks.

OK it wasn't worded correctly so I misinterpreted it. However I agree that the EB1 process is not as "simple" as white on rice.

I watched a program on TV about a musician from Egypt I believe who was nationally recognized from his country and surrounding countries. He told his story on air regarding the EB1 process and he said it was a tough process. Immigration kept asking for more proof that he was "extraordinary" with newspaper articles, awards, prizes, etc, etc..

He was approved after all the hoopla so it payed off...

[agnelson]

Eh, I agree with the fact that EB1 (especially from what I parse from our poster's story) will be difficult. But Remember he says he has every single one of the 10 quals for EB1

But $1000 for Premum processing is legit and will speed up the process -- maybe even speed up the denial.