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Topic: General Questions dealing entrance to Canada
Lizzard,
1. That's what I am doing now. I didn't get any results yet, but I will continue to apply online everywhere.
2. I think you are right. Before burning any bridges, I must absolutely sure that I have the new ones ready.
3. I am not sure about the type of my work permit. The program I am going to participate in is called SWAP Canada, and it is not widespread, so I do not know what type of visa exactly I will get. I will try to inquire about that, then I will have some more inforamtion.
Thank you for your help. |
Topic: General Questions dealing entrance to Canada
Hi everybody,
This summer I am going to participate in Canadian Work & Travel program (it is also called SWAP - something like "students working abroad program"). I am student from Russia, and I will come to Canada for the summer (I will get a visa that allows me to work). Then I am going to stay there, and I have few questions:
1. I need a job offer from Canadian employer for coming. Please to not mix up a job offer to a student just for the summer time with a job offer to a skilled worker. The difference is great - I just need a simple job like McDonald's. The question is how I can get it? Do I need to call all managers of McDonald's company in Toronto, for example? I have never dealt with such thing as getting a job remotely.
2. Suppose I have obtained a job offer. Of course, that will be not really a good job (how can I get a good job from Russia)? I will need to find another one. A question is whether or not I can fail to appear in my "job offer's" place? I am not going to work there. Will I get any problem in the case of my failure to appear?
3. How can I extend my visa or what should I do to get a new status? Do I have to go to school?
Thank you,
Dmitriy. |
Topic: Which lawyer is better?
Hi everybody,
I'm sorry about my post in the wrong place, but this website is really the best one when it concerns sharing an information.
I used to have two shoplifting cases (less than $100 altogether) and two failures to appear in the court in the U.S. Now I am in Russia and I am going to hire a criminal lawyer in order to dismiss these issues without my appearing in the States. I found two good attorneys, and the problem is I do not really know who is better. That's why I am writing here. Your opinion regarding this question is important for me.
The first one.
Specializes in: DUI, but he told me he is in court every day and he knows the da's and judges which is really what matters whether it is an OUI or shoplifting.
Ability to do everything without me: he told he would make every effort to resolve these cases without me, but some judges were more flexible than others when it came to the defendant's appearance.
Price for both cases: $2000.
Ability to dismiss my cases completely: he told me It was his hope that we could get the cases dismissed upon payment of court fees. He does not have the phrase "I do not promise anything" in the fee agreement.
The second one.
Specializes in: criminal defense.
Ability to do everything without me: he told me he believed and he would do his best to resolve the cases without my presence.
Price for both cases: $3000.
Ability to dismiss my cases completely: he told me he would attempt to have the cases dismissed by appearing in Court and speaking with the d.a. and the Judge. He have had charges like mine routinely dismissed, but the problem was I could not appear myself. He also told me he could not guarantee an outcome.
If you have any ideas about who can handle my cases better, it will be great to hear them.
Thank you. |
Topic: Lawyer's fee agreement
2 metr 5550:
2500$ fee is reasonable. I asked several lawyers about the fee for handling my case. Some of them offered 8000$, or 6000$, but most of them asked about 2500$-3500$. So this fee is fine.
I'm sorry, but I don't understand clearly what you meant about a lien in my documents. Quote : "...the Attorney shall have a lien to the extent recognized by law upon all the client’s documents, property or money in the Attorney’s possession for payment of all amounts due..." Did you mean I don't have to agree with lien at all or just with lien on my documents ("all the client's documents")?
2chirovt:
You are right. Actually, all my questions deal with immigration to some extent. I ask them because I want to enter the U.S. some day. Maybe this is not the right place to submit my question, furthermore, all my other questions too. But people here always share the information with me. That's why I always write here. |
Topic: Lawyer's fee agreement
Thank you for your replies.
2 russianninja: does your nickname means you are from Russia? If yes, then you can understand me. Anyway, there is one thing: though I'm in criminal court, I'm not an idiot. Of course "a lawyer wouldn't want being reported to bar for defrauding clients". But what can I do if this (defrauding) happens? Nothing. I'm on the other side of the planet. There is no place here I can report to. This proof of my payment to him means absolutely nothing here. That's why I'm asking questions here.
What do you mean by "paid after"? I just want to pay 50% of the money at once, 50% later. Thanks for your help.
2 desmej:
"You could probably add sometihng like "if it's not resolved after x time, attorney is dismissed", but that wouldn't really help you. Why not? I think it is not so bad idea.
I agree that a lawyer should win the case to get his payment. Of course I have to pay about 50% at once, but not all the money. Thanks for your help.
2 metr 5550:
What do you mean by "quotes from different lawyers"?
I am not going to pay nothing for a lawyer, but at least not all the sum.
"Do not agree to a lien in your documents" - do I have to disagree with this point at all? A lawyer does not have to do that?
The sum is $2500. Thanks for your help.
You think that a lawyer cannot guarantee anything...but in my opinion, in my case he can. Look: there are two shopliftings, and two times I failed to appear in the court. So I have two opened criminal cases. A lawyer that represents me will go to the court on my behalf and pay all fines, explain everything and so on. What will be the result of all these actions? My issues will be closed and/or dismisses. That's it. Is there any other possible result? I think no. Am I right? |
Topic: Lawyer's fee agreement
Hi everybody,
I'm going to hire a crminal attorney in connection with my shoplifting cases. Few days ago one of the attorneys I had found mailed me his fee agreement. In my opinion, it looks a bit suspicious. Here it is:
FEE AGREEMENT
CRIMINAL DEFENSE – FIXED FEE
The “Client” hereby agree to retain xxx, the “Attorney” in connection with the defense of the Client on the following criminal charges, or potential criminal charges: Shoplifting charges in xxx
It is understood that the representation will include disposing of the above cases short of trial. In the event either or both of the both cases are tried additional fees may apply.
The Client shall pay to the Attorney for all services rendered regarding the above matter(s), the sum of $ xxx, payable as follows: one payment.
In addition to legal fees, all costs in connection with the representation of this matter shall also be paid by the Client. Examples of these costs and out-of-pocket disbursements which the Attorney may make in connection with this matter are, without limitation, filing fees, witness fees, expert witness fees, travel, sheriff’s fees, expenses of depositions, transcript expenses, investigative expenses, copies, telephone and other incidental expenses. With regard to such out-of-pocket disbursements, the Attorney agrees to obtain the Client’s prior approval before incurring any single cost or disbursement in excess of $ 100.00 and incurring total costs in excess of $ 200.00 . Client agrees that Attorney will not be responsible for any negative result which occurs because Client has decided to not consent to any expense which Attorney considers necessary.
If the Client does not make payments as required under this Agreement, or if the Client has misrepresented or failed to disclose important facts to the Attorney, or if the Client unreasonably fails to follow the Attorney’s advice, then the Attorney is entitled to apply to the court for leave to withdraw from the handling of the case. If any of these events occur and leave is granted, and if the Attorney elects to withdraw, the Client shall promptly arrange for a substitution of counsel. In addition, there shall be an accounting by the Attorney of legal services rendered and expenses and fees paid at the time of withdrawal. All amounts owing by either party shall be paid to the other party within thirty days.
If the relationship is terminated by the Client or the Attorney withdraws for the reasons stated above, and there are amounts owing to the Attorney, the Attorney shall have a lien to the extent recognized by law upon all the client’s documents, property or money in the Attorney’s possession for payment of all amounts due. If it is necessary to file suit for the collection of any amounts due from the Client under this Agreement, the Client shall pay the reasonable Attorneys’ fees, together with court costs for this collection. In no event shall the Attorney retain any Client(s) files or materials.
If the Attorney is discharged by the Client prior to the conclusion of this representation, the Attorney is entitled to be then compensated for the fair value of the services rendered to the Client up to the time of discharge, and for reasonable expenses and disbursements.
The Attorney may in his discretion employ any associate counsel, and/or paralegal, within his law firm, at the Attorney’s own expense, to assist in preparing the case and representing the Client.
The Attorney and Client state that the Attorney has made no promise or guarantee as to the successful resolution or eventual outcome of the criminal charges or potential criminal charges, and that this Agreement is not based upon any such promises or anticipated results.
If the Client and Attorney cannot, after good faith effort, resolve any difference on the question of any fee, and or expenses, they hereby agree to place the matter before the Legal Fee Arbitration Board of the Massachusetts Bar Association and agree to be bound by the decision of the arbitrator(s).
CLIENT UNDERSTANDS AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO LEGAL REPRESENTATION APPEARANCE OR PREPARATION WILL BEGIN IN THIS MATTER UNTIL PAYMENT ON ACCOUNT AS SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH ONE IS PAID IN FULL
My questions are:
1. Do I have to pay for phone, travel, etc. separately? Or should it be included it the main amount of payment?
2. Before getting this agreement, I asked an attorney how much time it would take to close/dismiss my cases? His answer was "hopefully, 2-4 weeks after I start". But there is nothing about it in the agreement. Should it be like that?
3. How should I sigh an egreement? (I'm in Russia, an attorney is in the U.S.)
4. It is said there are no guarantees of the successful resolution of my charges. So he is not going to guarantee anything! But why should I trust him? Why should I trust he will at least try to do anything? He can just get my money and dissapear. This agreement does not mean anything here in Russia. I cannot go to the court with it.
I think, there should be a guarantee of the successful resolution of my case in a certain time. Otherwise, an attorney will have to give my money back. Is that right?
5. I am not going to pay all the sum at once. The reason is the same: why should I trust him? Do you think I can pay only 50% right now and then the rest after the resolution of my case?
This is the first time I deal with a criminal lawyer, so I need to know how it should look like. Is this agreement flexible or is it exactly like an attorney wants it to be? Perhaps, you will consider some of my questions silly, but anyway I have to know the answers. Thank you. |
Topic: Court records
What is court clerks office? Do you think they can tell me all the information without any proofs that I'm asking about myself, not about anyone else? Thank you. |
Topic: Court records
Hi everybody,
I have to get records from courts regarding two shopliftings that I had while living in the U.S. One lawyer-guy told me he can do it for me for $1500 USD. I don't really think it costs SO MUCH even if there is any fee for this request. Do you know how I can get these records? Thank you. |
Topic: How can I inquire whether USCIS got info about my shoplifting?
I have one more question : how can I get a disposition from the court? Is it included in my criminal record? Or do I have to do something else to get it?
Thank you. |
Topic: How can I inquire whether USCIS got info about my shoplifting?
Hi one more time,
2 metr5550:
I stole couple pairs of jeans (second and third time) and a sum of 280$ (the first time). Why did I do that and how old was I - it doesn't really matter now. I failed to appear at the court all 3 times, so I don't think I payed for my convictions. However, I will do everything just to have one more chance. If it's necessary to pay a fine to clear up my records - I'll do that. And ths
time I will choose the right side of the law. I didn't get what you had told me about H1B. What question can I answer "NO"? Thank you.
2 Irindy:
I have another 3 years. "The older the conviction without any others happening the better your chances" - does it mean I can say in a visa application that I didn't have any convictions? Or does it mean I can say I had them, but in fact it won't make any problem for me (because 5 years already passed)? I mean, what should be my answer? Did I have any convictions?
What if I have 3 of them, not only one? Is it also helpful to wait for 5 years?
I failed to appear at the court, so I failed to get my punishment. Do you mean I have to do it before the time start working on me?
How can I get dispositions from courts? Are they included in my criminal records or do I have to make any special requests for getting them?
"Please make sure you send in any receipts for doing shoplifting classes as well". What do you mean by these receipts? Receipts of my paying fine to the court?
Thanks a lot. Your answers really help. What I need now is just some info about the possible ways of correcting my former mistakes, that's all.
2 MrVulcan: unfortunately, my answer is "no".
I'm not going to lie in the application if there is another way. I need to immigrate. No matter the cost. I'll use ALL possible ways before doing any illegal steps or telling lie.
Thank you.
2 alspu : do you really think you can easily make decisions about a mind of another person? I don't think so.
You are not the GOD to explain me what I should do and what I should not do, where should I stay and so on.
I don't think forum threads are the best place to express your opinion about people that create them. I didn't ask anyone to do it. I just asked to answer my question. I think all other comments can be considered as fluid.
2 alspu (and others like him): Guys, from this moment I will just ignore your comments. If you think your "bla-bla-bla" is really necessary here, you can continue expressing your opinion, telling me what to do and where to stay. Good luck.
Special thanks to Irindy, Mr Vulcan, metr5550. |
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