Lawyer/ Consultant Vs Self - ILR application.

[rajesh.kishore]

Hello Guys

I have been thinking about this. For talented people, assuming they have ability to read and understand but not necessarily the time; what is better option among the 2.

Making a lawyer represent your case.

----a) With a PEO appointment.
----b) With postal application.

My argument against hiring a lawyer is that there are only a few people who would understand your case as you do. Plus it costs us a lot. Plus how you know which lawyer/ consultant is good?

For favour is that it can save a lot of time and they, only some of them really, may be aware of similar case as yours.

I am putting this question as poll, vote. Also argument imputs would be good too.

Please answer discounting the cost and time factor( as this varies from person to person and are quite obvious) based purely on chance of success and case representation

In lawyer I would include immigration consultants.

Contributions from the consultants/lawyer is also welcome.

I have both the time and money to spend and I am sure many of us would be in my situation, but I just cannot take a chance of refusal for ILR.

Thanks

RK

[itsme]

its 100% self evident that with the help of such great forums representing self at PEO is very easy for ILR. having said that these days getting an appointment is a herculean task (esp. if there is dependant along with main applicant). In such cases people might approach lawyers/solicitors.

[willnotbackHSMP]

If one's ILR case is straight forward I think he/she can apply it with out any agency/solicitor . Just he/she needs is that a bit discussion in the right forum to remove any confusion, if any. Moreover SET(O) form is very very simple, any skilled ppl can fill in easily.

[justice_will_reign]

Just like everyone else have said, there are loads of information to play around with to get your application ready and in order. The HO's website is quite helpful if yu are good in finding your way round the website, and there are several forum like this where people share their personal experiences as well. Although not all cases are straight-forward and stress free, it is also very good if you think your case is difficult and you have exploit all avenues to you and you can not still get it right. On that ground, I will suggest you consult the agent/solicitor who might be able to help you if you can afford it.