Your first video consult: what to have on the table
Thirty minutes goes fast. Here is what to gather beforehand, what we’ll ask, and what you’ll have in writing when the call ends.
Before the call
You’ll get a link by text and email. It opens in your phone’s browser; there’s nothing to download. Find a quiet spot where you can talk freely, and if someone at home shouldn’t hear the call, tell us and we’ll find a better time.
What to have nearby
- Your passport and any visa, even if it’s expired
- Every paper you’ve received from USCIS, an immigration court or a consulate
- The dates you entered and left the U.S., as best you remember them
- Marriage and birth certificates, if the case is about family
- Any arrest or court records, even for cases that were dismissed
You don’t need originals. A photo on your phone is enough for now; later we’ll tell you which documents need certified copies or translations.
What we’ll ask
How you entered the U.S., who in your family is a citizen or resident, and whether you’ve ever been stopped, arrested or ordered to leave. These questions aren’t a test. Honest answers are how we find the path that won’t backfire later.
What you’ll leave with
By the end of the call we’ll tell you which application fits, roughly how long it takes, and the flat fee. The same day, you’ll get it all in writing by email. There’s no pressure to decide on the call.
If you’re not sure whether a paper matters, bring it.