Q: Why immigration lawyer would sign up for a case knowing case will fail, case would not work. Is it malpractice or scam?
Over year ago my attorney promised to get immigrant visa for my mom and my brother- her minor child. I read everywhere it was impossible because she is an immediate relative and cannot have any derevatives but he reassured me he could do it, took approximately 6k for work - signed the contract stating my mother and my brother. Now time has come for interview - only my mother, not my brother because immediate relative cannot bring anyone, just as I thought. Why my attorney did this to me, promised me it would work when it clearly wouldn’t? Was it malpractice or scam? What can I do? My family lives are ruined.
A: I am nor familiar with immigration law, so I cannot comment on whether the lawyer's reassurances were legitimate. However, I would suggest you get a second opinion from another attorney who does handle immigration matters. Also, you may want to consider filing a complaint with the Louisiana Office of Disciplinary Counsel should you feel that the lawyer charged you for services that he knew he couldn't deliver. Information on how to do this can be located at https://www.ladb.org/Complaint/HowTo.aspx.
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