Q: What practices cover making a bad immigration decision under emotional/psychological and economical duress?
The duress or distress (not sure) was caused by a sibling who made me sign a form against my will.
A:
If you believe you were coerced into making an immigration decision against your will, I would strongly encourage you to seek help from an immigration lawyer or accredited representative who can advise you on your rights and options. Organizations that may be able to assist include:
- The American Immigration Lawyers Association (https://www.aila.org/) which has a directory to help find immigration attorneys.
- Non-profit organizations that provide low-cost or free immigration legal services, which you can find through the Immigration Advocates Network directory (https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/nonprofit/legaldirectory/).
- Your state or local bar association, many of which have referral services to help find attorneys.
An experienced immigration lawyer can listen to the details of your situation and advise on potential remedies, such as the possibility of withdrawing an application that was submitted under duress. But this is a complex situation where professional legal guidance is essential.
I'm sorry you are dealing with this difficult circumstance. Please seek help from qualified experts who can properly assist you. Wishing you all the best.
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