Can we move forward in our immigration law case?

My mom came here legally as a child and was to be filed for by her step-dad, but after he molested her she moved out and was on her own. For the past 9 months she has been incarcerated and I am less than satisfied with her lawyer. They have given us until Monday to file an appeal or they are sending her back. Her case was built on the fact that she was using the social security number of a deceased woman with the same name. That case was ruled as time served and now I am just trying to do everything to keep her here. I was born here and I am all she has, she will return to Jamaica to be homeless and die, is there ANYTHING that I can do or that you can help me with. Her lawyer is requiring 4,000 dollars to take the next step. We don’t have it right now, but we were hoping to set up a payment plan and he said no. I need help as soon as possible.

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Answered By: Law Offices of Kenneth Wincorn P.C.

There is no time for me to act, but I suggest that her lawyer file the appeal notice so there will be time to respond. This is a true emergency.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 11/11/2011

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Answered By: Kanu & Associates, P. C.

Yes she can stay based on her length of stay in the US and existence of a US citizen child. How old are you and where is she now?

Answer Applies to: Arizona
Replied: 11/11/2011

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Answered By: LAW OFFICES OF ALAN R. DIAMATNE APLC

Many attorneys offer payment plans. Get another opinion. If her step father was convicted or if she attempted to cooperate with authorities to get him convicted, she can apply for a U-visa. While different attorneys charge different prices. It does not cost much to get another opinion. This lawyer is not the only lawyer on Earth.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 11/11/2011

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Answered By: Joseph Law Firm

I need more information to determine if there is anything I can do for your mother. Generally, there are a number of different types of relief from removal available, but each type of relief has independent legal requirements. We would need to know the length of time she has continuously been in the U.S., how she entered, whether she has family in the U.S. with lawful status, her criminal history, whether she fears returning to her home country and why and more details about the victimization she suffered from her father.

Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 11/11/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal

I would additional information regarding your mother's criminal record to assess how we could help. Our office has handled many removal/deportation cases involving aliens convicted of criminal offenses. Your mom may be eligible for relief in the United States, but we would need additional information to determine what, if anything should be done. It is extremely important that you file the appeal timely. A failure to file a timely appeal will mean the case will not likely be considered on its merits. It is in your mother's best interest to be represented.

Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 11/11/2011

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Answered By: The Law Office Kevin L.Dixler

I regret hearing about your dissatisfaction. You may consider a second opinion with a competent and experienced immigration attorney. However, much more information is needed. In addition, some simply cannot afford to reasonably defend themselves in immigration matters, since it is difficult to know when attorneys are reasonably charging or whether they know what they are doing. It is also unclear whether an appeal is in your family's best interests.

Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 11/10/2011

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