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Arrive is a practical checklist for settling into life in the United States. It is not legal advice. We are not lawyers, and nobody at Arrive is accredited by the Department of Justice to represent you in an immigration matter.
The information here is general and can go out of date. It does not interpret your specific immigration case, does not tell you what to put on any form, and should never replace advice from a licensed attorney or a Department of Justice accredited representative when you need it. Always check the official government link for a task before relying on it.
Be careful about "notarios"
In many countries, a "notario publico" is a trained legal professional. In the United States, a notary public is not the same thing and is usually not qualified to give immigration legal advice. Paying a notario, immigration consultant, or unlicensed "expert" for legal advice can cost you money and can seriously harm your immigration case. Only a licensed attorney or a Department of Justice accredited representative can give you legal advice about your case.
If you need real legal help, the Department of Justice keeps a list of free and low-cost, accredited legal service providers: justice.gov/eoir/list-pro-bono-legal-service-providers .