Immigration law is a complex and constantly changing area of law.
It takes a knowledgeable and trained immigration attorney to effectively advise you and represent you before the INS and immigration courts. It is strongly advisable that you consult an immigration attorney before you begin any immigration process. If you hire a notario who is not an immigration attorney, you should be extremely cautious before you hire that notario to file your papers. Ask for references and check with the Better Business Bureau to see if complaints have been filed against the notario. There are several reasons to hire an immigration attorney rather than a notario to assist you in your immigration case.