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This section containsanswers to Frequently Asked Questions about Curran & Berger and immigration. If you do not find the answer to your question below, you may contact us to schedule an initial consultation. Questions About Curran & Berger Q. Where are you located?
A. We are located at 74 Masonic Street, Northampton, MA 01060. See our directions page for more information.
Q. Do you deal with anything other than immigration?
A. No. All three attorneys specialize in immigration. Q. Do I need to live in Massachusetts to be your client?
A. No, we have clients that live all over the country and all over the world.
Q. Can I hire an immigration lawyer outside my state?
A. Yes, immigration law is federal and you or your employer can hire any immigration lawyer. Q. Do you handle deportation cases?
A. No. (Links to qualified attorneys coming soon.)
Q. Do you handle criminal cases?
A. No. (Linka to qualified attorneys coming soon.)
Q. How much is your initial consultation?
A. $250. If you hire us to represent your case within 30 days, that amount will be applied towards your bill. Q. Do you accept credit cards?
A. Yes, we accept visa and MasterCard. We do charge a 5% transaction fee for using a credit card. We waive this 5% if the payment is for the initial consultation.
Q. Do you offer a free consultation?
A. We offer a courtesy 1-2 minute phone call with one of our three attorneys to briefly assess your situation.
Q. Do you provide a translator for non-English speakers?
A. No. You are responsible for providing your own translator if needed.
Q. Do you take passport photos?
A. No. Your local pharmacy, camera shop or post office may provide this service.
Q. How do I set up a payment plan?
A. Contact your attorney or the billing manager.
Common Immigration Questions Q: How can I change my address with the USCIS?
A: You can change your address with the USCIS online Q. What if I cannot afford to pay the USCIS filing fees for my case?
A. Fee waivers are available. for those who truly need them. Please note that you should not request a fee waiver for any case that requires an Affidavit of Support or I-134. Q. I have been asked for copies of my tax returns, but I did not keep copies - what can I do?
A. Tax transcripts may be obtained from the IRS. Q. How do I keep my Greencard if I will be absent from the U.S. for more than 6 months?
A. Please review this information from the Department of State and this article from Curran & Berger. Q. What do I do if I am subject to the J-1 visa two year home residence requirement?
A. This is a very complicated area of law and we recommend a consultation with an attorney. The Department of State has a very good website outlining the issues. Q. I did not turn in my I-94 when I left the U.S., what should I do?
A. If you returned home with your Department of Homeland Security Form I-94 (white) or Form I-94W (green) Departure Record in your passport, it means that your departure was not recorded properly. It is your responsibility to correct this record. You must send your I-94 card, along with any documentation that proves you left the United States to:
ACS - CBP SBU
1084 South Laurel Road
London, KY 40744
Do not mail your Form I-94 Departure Record or supporting information to any U.S. Consulate or Embassy, to any other CBP office in the United States, or to any address other than the one above. Only at this location are we able to make the necessary corrections to CBP records to prevent inconvenience to you in the future. To validate departure, CBP will consider a variety of information, including but not limited to: - Original boarding passes you used to depart the United States;
- Photocopies of entry or departure stamps in your passport indicating entry to another country after you departed the United States;
- Dated pay slips or vouchers from your employer to indicate you worked in another country after you departed the United States;
- Dated bank records showing transactions to indicate you were in another country after you left the United States;
- School records showing attendance at a school outside the U.S. to indicate you were in another country after you left the U.S.;
- Dated credit card receipts, showing your name, but, the credit card number deleted, for purchases made after you left the U.S. to indicate you were in another country after leaving the U.S.
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