Q: Will an immigration attorney work on a contingency basis?
We received, Request for Evidence (Form I-485) from USCIS.
My wife was just offered a job, making over $100,000 a year including signing bonus, contract ready to be signed.
But does not have an Authorization for Employment' approval.
My wife is very worried.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
We would be willing to pay an attorney on a contingent basis to handle our case, understanding our financial situation.
A: A contingency fee agreement is a form of billing that allows for an attorney to be paid a percentage of the damages awarded at the end of the case instead of an hourly rate. In contingency arrangements, the attorney agrees to take on the case without charging their regular hourly fees. This is usually appropriate in personal injury matters or other cases where the attorney is representing you for the purpose of seeking a financial award on your behalf. However, this could not be used in divorce cases, criminal cases, defense cases or any other matter that does not involve recovery of money such as an immigration case. It sounds like you want an attorney to help you without an upfront payment but rather a payment once your wife is able to work. An attorney is technically allowed to do that but you will have to call around to find an attorney who is willing to do that. Best wishes!
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