FAQ
Answers to common questions about consultations, case types, fees, prior refusals, and working with Rubin Immigration.
Do I need a lawyer for my U.S. immigration case?
Not every immigration case requires a lawyer. Some simple matters can be handled without legal help.
But if your case involves prior refusals, immigration violations, criminal history, complicated travel history, weak documentation, business immigration, or uncertainty about the right path, legal guidance can help you avoid preventable mistakes.
A consultation can help you understand the risks before you file.
What immigration matters do you handle?
Rubin Immigration works on selected U.S. immigration and nationality law matters, including family-based green cards, marriage-based cases, citizenship and naturalization, visitor visa strategy, J-1 waiver issues, and business immigration matters such as E-1, E-2, L-1, H-1B, and O-1 cases.
If a matter is outside my focus, I will say so.
Do you work directly with clients?
Yes. Rubin Immigration is intentionally small. When you work with the firm, you work directly with attorney Yoni Rubin — not a case manager, junior associate, or call center.
That means direct communication, careful review, and a clearer understanding of who is responsible for your matter.
Can you help if I am outside the United States?
Yes. Many U.S. immigration matters can be handled remotely, including consular processing, visitor visa strategy, treaty visa matters, J-1 waiver questions, citizenship-related issues, and family-based cases involving applicants outside the United States.
The best process depends on your location, immigration history, and goals.
What happens after I schedule a consultation?
After you request a consultation, I review the basic information you provide and meet with you to discuss your situation, possible options, risks, and next steps.
A consultation is not just a sales call. The purpose is to understand the facts and help you decide what to do next.
How much will my case cost?
The fee depends on the type of case, the complexity, and the amount of work required. Some matters are straightforward. Others require more review, strategy, evidence preparation, or communication with the government.
After reviewing your situation, I can explain the expected scope of work, legal fee, and likely government filing fees when applicable.
Can you guarantee approval?
No. No honest immigration lawyer can guarantee approval.
Immigration decisions are made by government agencies, consular officers, or immigration officials. My role is to help you understand the rules, identify risks, prepare the case carefully, and present the strongest truthful case possible.
What if I already had a visa refusal or immigration problem?
A prior refusal or immigration problem does not always mean you are out of options. But it does mean the case needs to be reviewed carefully before you file again.
Reapplying with the same weak facts or unclear explanation often leads to the same result. The important questions are what changed, what went wrong before, and what strategy makes sense now.
What should I prepare before a consultation?
Before the consultation, it helps to gather any documents or information related to your immigration history and goals. This may include prior visa applications, refusal notices, passports, I-94 records, USCIS notices, immigration forms, family documents, business documents, or anything else connected to the issue.
You do not need to know exactly what matters. Part of the consultation is figuring that out.
Do you handle emergency immigration matters?
It depends on the issue, timing, and whether I can realistically help.
Some urgent matters require immediate action. Others require careful review before anything is filed. If something is time-sensitive, say that clearly when contacting the firm.