Terms of Use and Other Policies Chinese Español

1. Portions of this World Wide Web (WWW) site are provided as a public service. Every effort is made to provide complete and accurate information. However, with the volume of documents available, often uploaded with short deadlines, we cannot guarantee there will be no errors. We will do our best to correct errors brought to our attention. With respect to documents and information on this Website, neither Avalon Language Services, Inc., the U.S. Government, the Department of Homeland Security, nor their employees and contractors make any warranty, express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, or warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, and freedom from computer virus.

2. Some information presented on this WWW site is considered public information and may be distributed or copied, or obtained on other US Government web pages such as www.uscis.gov. Use of appropriate byline/photo/image credit is requested.

3. External Websites listed on our pages are not under the control of Avalon Language Services, Inc. Therefore, we make no representation concerning the content of this site, nor can the fact that we provide these forms or listings serve as an endorsement by the US Government, USCIS, DHS or any related government agency or entity. We provide these document, forms and links as a convenience to the public.

4. Avalon Language Services is not a law firm and does not offer legal advice. If such advice is required, a referral to a law firm will be offered to the client, who may engage such a firm if so desired. Any costs associated with such a referral are the responsibility of the client, and are separate from fees payable to Avalon for fill and file forms assistance.

5. While other entities or individuals such as Avalon Language Services, notary publics or immigration consultants, may assist you by filling in the blanks on pre-printed USCIS forms with information provided by you, these entities or individuals may NOT represent you before USCIS. In addition, these entities or individuals may only charge nominal fees as regulated by state law. Individuals helping you in this way are required by law to disclose to USCIS their assistance by completing the section at the bottom of a petition or application concerning the “Preparer” of the form.

6. Attorneys must be a member in good standing of the “bar” of a U.S. State (or U.S. possession, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia) and not be under any court order restricting their practice of law. Attorneys will check the first block on Form G-28 and must provide information regarding their admission to practice. The best way to protect yourself is to ask to see the current attorney licensing document for the attorney, make a note of the admission number if any, and to contact the State bar admission authorities to verify the information. A lawfully admitted attorney should honor your request for this information, as State Bar practice rules require disclosure of this information to clients. You may also access this information through the National Organization of Bar Counsel (NOBC) website.

7. Accredited representatives must work for a Recognized Organization in order to be eligible to represent you before USCIS and file a Form G-28. They may be authorized to practice before the Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and/or USCIS. The best way to protect yourself is to ask to see a copy of the BIA decision granting official recognition to the Accredited Representative and Recognized Organization. Recognized organizations may only charge nominal fees, if any, for providing services in immigration matters. An accredited representative of a recognized organization should honor your request. You may also check the Recognition Accreditation Roster maintained by the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR.)