AILA COLORADO MEMBER DIRECTORY

Immigration and nationality law and the procedures and rules for obtaining visas and immigration status are extremely complex.  Additionally, the laws, regulations and policies change frequently.  For legal advice, you should seek the services of an attorney experienced in immigration matters. Protect yourself, your family and your business!

Only a U.S.-licensed lawyer or accredited representative is authorized and qualified to assist with your immigration case. Unlike consultants, lawyers have completed extensive education and training before being licensed to represent clients. Lawyers are also required to maintain high ethical standards: and if they don’t, you can contact your local bar association for action, including the Colorado Bar Association. Please note: Not all AILA Colorado members are licensed attorneys in the state of Colorado and membership in the Colorado Bar Association is voluntary, so not all AILA Colorado members are CBA members; and some AILA Colorado members are licensed in other states. For those who are licensed in Colorado, you may view attorney registration records at  www.coloradosupremecourt.com. 

It is against the law for “public notaries” or even foreign lawyers who are not licensed in the U.S. to provide immigration advice—even “just” filling out forms is something that only a licensed, properly trained lawyer or accredited representative should do.

An accredited representative works with a nonprofit community or religious organization that has been recognized as having the skill and training to assist people with their immigration matters. You can find a list of accredited representatives at the Department of Justice’s web site.

Be careful who you listen to!

• Be smart! If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
• Don’t believe it if someone tells you about a secret law or claims to have connections or special influence with any agency.
• Never sign an application that contains false information, and try to avoid signing blank forms. If you must sign a blank form, make sure you get a copy of the completed form and review it for accuracy before it is filed.
• Always get proof of filing—a copy or government filing receipt—when anything is submitted in your case.
• Insist on a written contract that details all fees and expenses and make sure you receive a receipt, especially if you pay cash. If terms change, get a written explanation.
• Don’t let anyone “find” you a sponsor or spouse to get you a green card: it’s illegal.

 A list of AILA Colorado members who have asked to be included in a directory of members available to the public can be found  by clicking here: Member  Directory.  AILA Colorado has not investigated and does not make any representation regarding the professional competence of any of those listed. The purpose of the directory is solely  to provide contact information to those individuals looking for an attorney.