Can I own a consulting business (sole proprietorship) in the U.S.? I am an A-2 visa holder, and I want to earn income from my business (after filing taxes) as well as from the foreign government, which is tax exempt. Can I do this?

There are probably dozens of immigration lawyers who are members of the AILA and live in your area, but each will handle business a little bit differently. You might want to hire an attorney who charges slightly higher fees, but has more experience; or you might want to hire a brand new attorney who’s just getting his feet wet so you can pay a bit less. Whatever the case, find out how the attorney bills (hourly, flat rate, etc.), and whether there will be extra charges tacked on to your bill.

Secondly, I am for this new law. I have grown so tired of ANY ethnic group coming into this country through illegal means and our national leaders fail to do anything about it. It shows strength of character on the part of Arizona to bring this issue to the fore-front of the American posture, since elected national leaders refuse or refrain from approaching the discussion. Arizona has been driven to this and the national audience, for the most part, is behind this approach.

References and a successful track record are a must. If you can, get your hands on some references and do some research online. Forums, chat rooms and the like are great places to find valuable information about the lawyer you’re looking into. The internet is a powerful tool and is one of your best friends when looking for a good immigration lawyer.

Normally, non-lawyer consultants and advisers will do no more than fill out immigration forms and applications. They are not responsible for legal troubles which arise after the documents are filed. Even after immigration applications are submitted, attorneys have a responsibility to handle issues which come up later.

When you are looking for an insurance professional you get references. When you are looking for a real estate expert you get references from trusted family members, friends and colleagues. The same should be done when you are looking for an attorney who works in the area of immigration law. Even if no one in your life has ever had to hire an immigration attorney they may know someone else who has. Not only can this be a way to find out the names for some good lawyers, but also the bad ones that you want to stay away from.

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