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Five Pro Per (DIY) Blunders To Avoid
Episode 20614th November 2024 • The Immigration Mastermind • Carlos Batara
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Many folks decide to handle immigration cases on their own. That’s understandable.

It is rarely prudent.

Over the years, I’ve seen the outcome for countless individuals who decided to represent themselves.

Many submit their paperwork, and months later, they go to an interview at the local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office, anticipating a green card.

They returned home deflated, often clueless why their applications were rejected.

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