[bearjaws]

Unfortunately immigration law is full of quack attorneys who abuse immigrants.

If you feel you were unfairly treated or scammed, you should report your lawyer to their local Bar organization.

Most will take it very seriously - especially in immigration, a repeat offender will often lose their license.

[swalberg]

At the same time, the political climate and even the person you get reviewing your application could make a difference. I was denied the first time I applied for PERM after the officer combed through the supporting paperwork to find problems. Was it my lawyer's fault? Did my employer make a mistake in the job search? Was it because it happened in the Trump years? Who knows.

[neuralengine]

My application for EB2-NIW was recently denied for totally inappropriate reasons. The process has a randomness component to it, what you can do is to maximize your chance of success but it’s still a chance.