Answering or misrepresenting results in specific legal consequence that can result in denial and possible deportation. Non-attorneys assume that a cookie cutter approach to completing applications will generate an official receipt. Unfortunately, the multicolored receipt issued is not a guarantee that the application will be approved by I.N.S. So-called consultants have knowingly or recklessly committed fraud in preparing applications without any penalty from the government. The U.S. government rarely enforces the unauthorized immigration practice laws. If the questions are answered improperly and evidence is missing, then your application is denied.
Applicants can trigger old deportation orders, when they file applications.
You are forewarned that you may not get such a bargain. Attorneys or others who make guarantees or claim that they have some inside track. Processing inconsistencies put such claims to shame. This is especially true, even when available, because INS agents are audited by the Inspector Generals Office for inconsistent patterns of adjudication. The auditing process picks up patterns of favoritism, fraud or negligence by an examiner.