which lawyer? don’t leave out that information. let others know befor they experience the same thing. These lawyers do us bad sometimes

that's real sad 😥 smh

this is sad.. I’m sorry to hear this some of these lawyers are just too wicked and think only of money and nothing else. you can always file it yourself though

report the firm

@I'm blessed Karan Pal Singh from Gehi & Associates (Jamaica branch) in Queens, New York

@prosper . how and which authorities do I contact?

Jesus😢, just reading and my heart sank. so sorry to hear this.

but you said you stopped to pay them…. so that’s why they closed your file 🤷‍♂️

@Ayoosh I have Gehi firm lawyer but locate liberty avenue queens

@Ayoosh I know if you stop pay they don’t handle your case any more I know a few person it happen to

@Ayoosh how much did they charge you?

@Ena 22 @bless Emma I paid them 300$ plus deposit so total around 9k. only 800$ is pending

@Ena 22

@Ayoosh in this scenario call Bar Association in the state where your lawyer practice and they will take care about it. Hopefully you do have all receipts and prove what you have paid unless you didn’t tell us everything and they had reason to say you “thank you”

@Ayoosh I don’t think if you keep paying every month 300 and suddenly they drop your case it have to get more than one side of story something’s not add up

@Ayoosh I think you can request for the legal fees and if not successful, you can sue them that's if you have all the necessary evidence. Secondly, you can write to USCIS about the situation with every evidence. All is not lost. Just try to work things out in timely manner to prevent any further delays. Sorry to hear what you're going through.

my first lawyer mess up my paper works I take them to do my VAWA I got everything positive so far with my process no complain I already pay they out I used to pay $150 for a few months until I get my work authorization I got my self a job then 400 every month I pay them until I finish

@Ayoosh https://chidoluelaw.com/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwK6jYtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHl9751luQSiUXhKpk8VFJtoBH2u78VhVTKzQiksk-YoELmEzvbhcYkG_pTPA_aem_ul6oksINvKX4gy3WtKMaMA this lawyer is very good. Can contact her. She has some videos of cases on Instagram.

@Ayoosh You said you stopped paying in 2023 and still called the office almost 2 years later and visited constantly. It's an unfortunate situation but i understand both sides. They should have told you way back what was happening and you should've made some arrangements or paid it off by now. You didn't honor your side of the agreement and they dropped your case.

@Yana Yana no they didn’t honor. lawyer said just pay deposit now once you get your work permit then you can pay 300 installments but once I signed the contract he started asking me for 300 because that was just verbal communication not in contract. he trapped me and I took money from sister and paid. she’s a witness. and secondly 3 years and still nothing. so who’s at fault here. I have been in touch with them since 2022 since the application idk where you read I contacted them after two years. I’m not stupid I paid them and made sure I contacted them every year 2-3 times every second month.

@Bro Yaw I was thinking the same to explain my situation to the USCIS about my lawyer. they changed my address to theirs office. I don’t get any notices. it goes to their offices and they don’t even share with me any notices. this is becoming a kind of abuse at this point. I only see online notices but not the actual physical notices where the detail are explained. I might have to contact bar association and sue them to get my money back. 9k is not less. for 800$ they closed my case I don’t think so it’s about money. it’s about mishandling my case and they don’t wanna get caught because I raised this last time I visited their office.

@Ayoosh there are so many good/ethical laywers who would do it for some amount or less. I feed bad. how did you find this scammer ?

@Ayoosh I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Reading your story brought tears to my eyes because I’ve been in a similar place. I had a lawyer who was handling my VAWA case, and one day he just disappeared with no notice, no updates till this day. I know the fear of being left in limbo, especially when your future is on the line. Please don’t lose hope. You can write directly to USCIS to explain what happened, especially if the firm changed your address or withheld notices. Include any receipts or proof of communication you have, and update your current address. It may also help to file a complaint with the Bar Association in the state where the lawyer is licensed,they can look into what happened. You’re not alone, even though it may feel like it. I believe you’ll get through this. Take it one step at a time, and keep fighting for your peace and your future. You’ve already come this far and that strength is still in you.

@aiphy yogs thank you so much for understanding. reading your comment made me feel like somebody at least understands me. I have been crying for help since two years. I have two older sisters who are settled here but they don’t help me. ask me to do stuff by myself. even in this matter. is it so bad that I’m trying to build a new life. I have no other option but to explain everything to the uscis.

@Ayoosh you are so brave for still standing, still fighting, and still hoping even when it feels like you’re alone. Your pain is valid, and I hear you. You don’t owe anyone an apology for trying to rebuild your life. Please don’t let anyone make you feel like you’re asking for too much, you’re asking for what you deserve: safety, dignity, and fairness. When you write to USCIS, I strongly recommend that you notarize your statement or letter before you send it. It shows USCIS that the information is truthful and sworn under penalty of perjury, which helps strengthen your case. You can find a notary at most UPS Stores, some banks, or even online through services like Notarize.com. Make sure your letter clearly explains everything that happened, how your lawyer mishandled your case, and include copies of any all your payments, emails, or proof of contact. Send it by certified mail with a return receipt so you have proof that they got it. You are not invisible, Ayoosh. You are seen, and your voice matters. You’ve already taken a big step by speaking out asking around and I truly believe that this step will lead you to something better. Keep going. All the best.

Ayooshi think that law firm is among the one caught in fraudulent schemes by uscis in New York. I think that why your case was closed, so many people are affected, try to ask around if their office is still open for business.

I am so sorry for abuse by your lawyers, it’s so sad. keep fighting I am so proud of you for standing tall know you got this. Write to uscis I believe they can do a lot to help you. Good luck 👍

@aiphy yogs thank you so much for the information. I have noted down and do exactly what you said. God bless you for helping me.

@Justina Emmanuel thank you. I should have been careful specially after being abused by my ex husband. I was not mentally stable I just trusted the lawyers and went with their advice.

file a formal complaint with AILA and the New York Bar Association that way they will release reimburse your money. but make sure you file a formal complaint.

It happened to me. I left the payment $500 and he dropped my case. Then I made a deal, paid him, and he took my case back. So I totally understand not being able to pay. Try to make an agreement with him to see if it’s possible.

ayoosh call me if you can

@Ayoosh I am so sorry that you had to experience that. In addition to what some of the others have said, you can also request a FOIA so you can know what exactly was filed, and you'll also have a copy because you dont know what that lawyer filed or not since you haven't really seen anything. It may take a while to get those documents but request them anyway. I hope uscis favors you under the circumstance!