A green card applicant is facing major setbacks after their immigration lawyer made repeated mistakes on key forms. Errors in such a process can have serious consequences for applicants.
Serious Errors in Application Forms
The lawyer entered the wrong country of birth for the applicant. On another form, they reversed the husband’s first and last names. They also shortened the applicant’s legal name and used an outdated passport number.
Applicant Forced to Catch Mistakes
These errors were not caught by the attorney. The applicant only discovered them after carefully reviewing each document. Such negligence during a green card process can delay or even jeopardise an application if USCIS identifies the mistakes.
Can the Lawyer Be Fired?
The applicant now wants to end the contract with the attorney but fears financial losses. Legal experts have clarified that clients can fire an attorney at any time. They also confirm that the mistakes are strong grounds for termination.
Next Steps for the Applicant
Experts recommend hiring a new, competent lawyer immediately and filing a new G-28 form to replace the attorney on record. This ensures further filings are handled correctly and helps prevent future complications.
Larger Problem of Lawyer Negligence
Cases like this highlight the risks immigrants face due to poor legal representation. Without stricter protections against negligent lawyers, applicants remain vulnerable to errors that can cause lasting damage to their immigration journey.
