When you hire an immigration attorney, you’re doing so with the expectation that they’ll give your case the attention it deserves. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen–especially when it comes to paperwork and other responsibilities. If your attorney hasn’t touched your file and won’t communicate with you, you still have options. Maison Law Immigration Lawyers can help you get back on track. Set up a consultation today.
Am I Able to Change Immigration Attorneys?
Just because you put money down to an immigration attorney and have a signed representation agreement doesn’t mean you can’t change attorneys–especially if they haven’t done any work on your case. In California, you have every right to hire someone else. Immigration law is too important—and often too time-sensitive—to stick with a lawyer who isn’t listening, isn’t responsive, or isn’t doing what they promised.
How Do I Know If I Need to Change Attorneys?
This is a two-pronged issue. Your immigration case is going to be hard enough on its own without having to worry about whether or not your attorney is doing their job. With that said, it can also be difficult to know where you stand in terms of the process. Here’s a few things to watch out for that could tell you it might be time to find a new attorney:
- Being kept out of the loop – If you have to repeatedly call, email, or show up just to find out what’s going on with your case, that’s not normal. A good immigration attorney keeps you informed—especially with something as high-stakes as your legal status.
- You found something your attorney missed – Whether it’s a biometrics notice, interview date, or Request for Evidence (RFE), you should never be the first one to discover a major update. If you’re getting critical information from USCIS before your attorney even mentions it, that’s a serious red flag.
- Missed deadlines or repeated mistakes – Mistakes happen—but when an attorney’s error leads to a denied application or a missed court date, that’s more than a slip-up. That’s your future on the line. And you do have the right to make a change.
- Not having things explained clearly – You shouldn’t need a law degree to follow what’s happening in your own case. If your attorney won’t explain things clearly—or worse, makes you feel ashamed for asking questions—you deserve better.
It’s really unfortunate that some immigration attorneys talk a big game during the consultation but go silent once you’ve paid. If you’re in a situation where your attorney hasn’t followed through on what they said they’d do—or you’re feeling left in the dark—it’s okay to start looking elsewhere. And working with our team is a great place to start.
Maison Law Immigration Lawyers Will Get Your Case Back on Track
Immigration is already stressful. Whether you’re applying for a green card, fighting removal, or waiting on a decision, the process is full of deadlines, paperwork, and high-stakes decisions. The one thing that’s supposed to make it easier is your attorney.
If your immigration attorney isn’t returning calls, isn’t filing paperwork, or just isn’t giving you straight answers, you don’t have to stick with them. You’re allowed to change attorneys—and Maison Law Immigration Lawyers can help you clean up what they left behind by:
- Explaining exactly where your case is currently–and what the path forward looks like.
- Reviewing everything—your filings, USCIS notices, court history—and walking you through what’s happened and what needs fixing.
- Taking over all communication with the court or USCIS.
- Keeping you and your family in the loop with what’s going on.
At Maison Law Immigration Lawyers, we help people who’ve been let down start fresh—with a team that actually fights for them. If you think it’s time for a change, reach out. Let’s talk about where things went wrong—and how we can help you move forward. Set up a consultation today to get back on track.
