How can I find an immigration attorney?
You can tell your child welfare attorney, your case worker, and the judge that you want help understanding your immigration options. In some cases, they may be able to help find an attorney or the court may order the government to get you an immigration attorney. Check out resources below to find an immigration attorney:
- Immigration Advocates Network (Non-Profit)
- DOJ List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers
- AILA Find a Lawyer (Includes Private Practice)
What kind of questions can I ask my attorney?
**You can ask your attorney for their bar number and check state bar website to confirm their qualifications.
Some questions you might ask your attorney are:
- You can ask your attorney to explain confidentiality and how your information is protected
- You can ask how to get immigration status, ID, work permit, or social security number
- You can discuss your options and the pros and cons of each
- You can discuss timelines and what evidence will be needed and how likely it is you will get the outcome you want
- You can ask your attorney about their experience with your type of case or country
- You can ask how different options may effect public benefits
- You can ask how different options will effect your family members and if you are able to help your family
FosterPower provides information on the benefits, protections, and legal rights of children in Florida’s foster care system and does not include opinions. FosterPower is a non-partisan and independent project that is not affiliated with a government agency or organization. FosterPower is updated frequently, but you should always verify the law independently to ensure it is current.
