FloridaLoveBug

So many of you know I had got a lawyer last year in Oct to try to file through my husband but then we never filed anything (no forms,no meetings no interviews etc). We didn't get any attention from our lawyer to get the process going. So then, we asked him to switch it over to a DACA case because the forms are cheaper etc. We figured later on we can apply through him when I am working so we have enough $$. But....plans fell through with that & we haven't had the money because of problems with one of our vehicles. We never met in office to talk about this & we never filed any forms or did anything for this either. We already had a credit from the previous case (money that wasn't used on the case) and I decided to just end our contract because I wasn't getting answers to anything I wanted help with & it seemed like nothing was happening. I wasnt going to give him my information & money if they didn't answer my questions first. At the time of cancelling I asked for the $480 credit that he told me I had and he just wrote me back today & refused to give it to me & says that I still owe him the monthly payments that we agreed on in the first case (the case that was cancelled & we moved on to the DACA). Anybody know if this is right? I feel almost cheated right now. They never represented me in anything & they never did anything for me! What do I do? I just want some advice. I read our agreement & it says that clients termination of contract doesnt end the payments obligations. But if they didn't do anything for me, do I really have to still pay that money? :'( please help. I am so stressed out right now.

My husband wants to claim me in his taxes as a dependent this year but I do not have a SSN or anything. I read that he could do it if I have a ITIN. How do I get that? What would I need?

My lawyer is telling me I need proof of being here since I first got here when I was four. But I thought I only had to prove that I've been in the US since June 15,2007? Did you send stuff from when you first entered or just from June 2007 til now?

What did you all put under the explanation part of the worksheet? Also,how would I go about filling this out? I don't have assets but I do have my cellphone bill & such that my husband pays for. Do I count that as my annual bills?

I would like to know how fast you guys got approved from the time you sent in your application. Thank you! Just trying to get an idea of how long it might take for me to get something back from them. Also,if you could mention where you sent your application to (what lockbox) that would be helpful Thanks!

So I guess because I am in Florida my application has to go to Dallas. I'm wondering how soon people who sent theirs to Dallas got an answer. If you could tell me your timeline I'd really appreciate it! I am so nervous but excited at the same time!

I am trying to apply for scholarships once I find out if I am approved for DACA but I noticed that alot of scholarships say "legal resident". Does this mean legal PERMANENT resident? This is exactly what it says: ELIGIBILITY: THE SWEEPSTAKES IS OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES or INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WITH VALID VISAS, THIRTEEN (13) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF THE DATE OF THEIR ENTRY. Employees and their families of the Sponsor affiliates, subsidiaries, parent companies, agencies and participating retailers (collectively, the "Promotion Parties") and those living in the household of same are not eligible to enter or win. By entering this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to abide by all terms of these Official Rules.

My name is Cynthia,I am 24 & just found this forum. It has helped answer a lot of my questions about DACA and the Dream Act. I was wondering if someone could help me though. When the DACA passed I was told I didn't qualify because I had to be in school BEFORE the law passed so I hired a lawyer and he was very understanding and we planned to apply for my green card through my husband who is a Citizen but later we found out that I could apply for DACA so long as I was enrolled in school before I sent my request for consideration. I would much rather apply for DACA than go through my husband at this time because applying through my husband costs alot of money & we honestly don't have that right now. Anywho,my question is,can I fire my lawyer and apply on my own? I've seen alot of people filing for DACA on their own and having no problems so I would like to apply on my own & save some $$. Thanks everyone & I look forward to getting to know you all. It feels good to know there are others out there like me who go through the same things!

so exciting!!

we are ready!

He said I am bound by contract, even if I don't do any forms or anything, to continue paying him every month.

Well I talked to him yesterday & explained to him that it wasn't fair that I was being charged the $2,800+ "fee" because he didn't ever file any forms for me or represent me in anything but he swore up and down & was quite upset with me & said that I signed an agreement & that the agreement says that I have to pay that money to him & he has the right to not refund the money to me. So basically, I am stuck in this predicament paying him. I am scared to keep pushing & maybe have him try to get me in trouble. At this point I am thinking maybe just keep paying him & let it be. It sucks because it's a lot of money to give for free, basically. I've been so upset since yesterday. I have no idea what to do. This is why I haven't even had the money for my DACA app is because I've had to pay him every month almost $200 & thats basically all my "spare" money each month. -sigh-

Oh & I forgot to mention that I emailed him & asked him what exactly am I being charged for since he didn't do any representation etc & he simply emailed me back saying that I signed a service agreement to pay $2750 in fees & that contract binds me to have to pay for it.

Thank you ladies. I don't know how to upload files here otherwise I would upload a copy of the contract. But it says "All fees are none refundable" & under the Total: $2750 + filing fees + costs. It is written just like that. Then under Breach: it says that Client's termination of contract does not end payment obligations hereunder. ( we had worked together a deal where we'd pay him certaina mount per month until it was paid off) but I thought this contract was done for since he agreed to change it to a DACA case. This is so stressful.

congrats!!

I met my husband online. We talked on phone & Skyped etc then met in person & later got married.

No cellphone bill under my name. It was on my brothers name but we cut that line when I got married & got a new line with my husband in Nov 2011. I didn't volunteer anywhere or work anywhere. I was just at home babysitting my nieces and nephews every day. I didn't finish high school,didnt attend college,or anything so i really have no hard proof at all. I didn't go to a hospital at all. Only thing I have is my immunizations & high school transcripts but as I said I didn't even finish high school so it's only a few years.

nope no bank account,didn't go to the doctor cause I didn't have insurance. Didn't rent an apartment cause I lived with family members for "free". & I didn't any bills either. :/

Thank you! I don't have much "evidence" from 2008-2011 (up until the day I got married) because I stayed low key. I didn't work,didn't go to school or anything. I have my paypal transactions & emails that I sent during that time but idk that is good enough. :/

How exciting! I have a feeling this is it! We will get this passed this year.

Where did your application get sent to? Vermont office?

Thank you for posting this because I was wondering too. My lawyer hasn't answered me & told me how much I will be paying for this. (I had originally hired him to apply through my husband but then changed it to the DACA thing) and I had only given him the deposit money & a "monthly" payment of $187. But we never put any forms in or anything. And he was charging me $2100 for that. So after he agreed to change it to the DACA thing he said he would calculate the fees but his assistant emailed me the forms and asked me to fill in what was missing & I haven't done that yet because I'm waiting to see how much they say I willl owe them after this.