How this startup helps people reach their immigration benefits through legal help
A Texas-based company has developed a platform that promises to help immigrants access their immigration benefits securely and cost-free.
Arlington, Texas, United States – August 24, 2020 /MarketersMedia/ —
Together Direct, an online platform designed to simplify the immigration benefit request process, has launched its services to aid people in completing their naturalization, petition for alien relative, and renewal of Green Cards processes.
Together Direct is committed to helping people reach their immigration goals because it knows that immigrants strengthen the fabric of the American way of life. Together Direct seeks to bridge some of the walls that the Trump administration has ferociously raised for immigrants.
One way to bridge some of the challenges faced by immigrants is to make legal immigration assistance more accessible in an increasingly complex and dangerous immigration system. Navigating this process alone has never been more difficult.
Together Direct simplifies the filing process and provides top-notch legal representation in a completely digital scheme, which has two components. The first is a self-service process, where users answer nonrepetitive and straightforward questions that help them put the right information in their forms. This step is designed to be intuitive and easy and can be resumed at the users time of choosing. The platform guides the users in uploading the required supporting evidence as required by each case.
Once users are done with the first step, they are ready for the second component: peace of mind. Users are then able to schedule a videoconference with a licensed immigration attorney who reviews everything and makes sure everything is in order and ready to file. Users get all their lingering questions answered during the videoconference. Through the Together Direct system, it is guaranteed that USCIS will accept the filing and users will have a clear understanding of the process.
Together Direct was born when its creator, Jorge A. Molina, realized that not everybody that needs an immigration benefit necessarily needs traditional legal representation. Jorge A. Molina, a licensed immigration attorney, noticed that some people wanted to get a few questions answered and their applications reviewed but were repelled by the traditional legal services available. Whether it was excessive fees, a rigid schedule, or simply wanting to do it alone, many people in need of legal help are deterred by the services available.
He thought that not only could he review the work and help people fill their forms correctly, but he could help a significant number of people if he automated the process and made it available through an online service. That’s how Together Direct was born.
Mr. Molina knows immigrants are very cautious when it comes to sharing their immigration status. Scams and bad advice make looking for legal assistance more complicated than it should be. That’s why Together Direct is committed to earning the public’s trust and proving its value by example and not mere boasting. It uses the highest security standards to protect users’ data.
As for an immigration system that has become increasingly complicated, Together Direct provides the tools that permanent residents wishing to become citizens need to succeed in their process by guiding their blog, and the platform’s video conference sessions.
Since 2017, applicants for immigration benefits have experienced longer wait times, more intrusive questioning, and increased fees. For example, naturalization applicants report that the length of the interviews doubled from 20-30 minutes to 45-60 minutes, and USCIS issued more requests for evidence, mostly related to tax compliance, continuous residency, marriage and child support, and criminal history. One of the most significant changes is another increase in USCIS fees that on average will increase fees by 20 percent. The fees increase is effective October 2, 2020.
For the services that are currently provided by Together Direct, the most significant rise in USCIS fees is the application for naturalization (Form N-400), which will increase its cost by 81%, from $640 to $1,160. The petition for alien relative (Form I-130) will also increase its filing fee from $535 to $550.
Together Direct’s commitment to making citizenship and immigration benefits available to everyone who qualifies for it, means that their fees will remain as low as possible while providing the best service. “In a time when all other fees rise, we provide an excellent service securely and cost-free. That is our way of helping the public”, commented Mr. Molina.
The legal help provided by Together Direct for a naturalization application is only $299, a petition for alien relative costs $250, and the renewal of a Green Card costs $199, just a small fraction of what an immigration attorney would charge.
For the first users who register in the platform for a citizenship application, the services provided by Together Direct will be completely free. “We believe that immigrants strengthen the fabric of the American way of life, and families belong together in challenging times, we are highly committed to providing an excellent service at a reasonable price,” said Jorge Molina.
Contact Info:
Name: Jorge Molina
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Organization: Together Direct
Address: Arlington, Texas, USA
Phone: 855-450-4664
Website: https://www.together-direct.com/
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