This decision highlights the necessity of having an experienced attorney handle NIW cases. These matters are far too important to self-petition. Mistakes may lead to denials which could cost months or even years, and which would later require an attorney who may have to charge much higher fees to correct the problem. Any attorney who is licensed in one of the 50 states can represent you in an immigration matter. That does not mean that you should stop at whether the attorney is licensed when choosing your representative.
Many attorneys have general law practices in which they practice in several areas of law.
This is perfectly legal and some wonderful attorneys have such practices. This type of practice may not be best for you, however, because immigration can complex. If the immigration matter is complex, the attorney should devote a great deal of time to it. A good analogy can be drawn between a general practitioner in medicine and a general practitioner in law. If you have a serious heart condition, you may be better off going to a cardiologist.