Preparing materials & legal support
Which tasks can I do myself, and when should a lawyer get involved?
Updated: October 29, 2026
You can begin by reviewing genuine achievements, collecting records and building an evidence index and question list. Petitioner structure, status transitions, complex RFEs, denials and consular risks benefit from individual legal assessment. You can also prepare materials yourself and have counsel review them. AI can help organize and draft, but cannot create achievements, replace authentic supporting evidence or guarantee a result.
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