The United States is a melting pot of different nationalities. According to Migration Policy, about 6% of the United States population comprises immigrants from China and India. Many immigrants that come to the United States struggle with the English language. An lawyer can help immigrants that cannot speak English well. Here are three ways an immigration lawyer can help a non-English-speaking immigrant.

1. Protection From Contract Scams

Unfortunately, immigrants are at a disadvantage with the many legal technicalities that are subtly embedded in binding documents, designed to put people at the mercy of an exploitative practice. One of the ways this is carried out is by having a non-English-speaking immigrant sign a contract that binds them to an agreement. For example, a highly restrictive lease agreement or a contract to buy goods and services that charges exorbitant fees.

An immigration lawyer can and should be used to evaluate all contracts before they are signed. Using a lawyer to ensure you and your family are not exploited will save you money and headaches.

2. Defense From Predatory Lending Practices

Another instance where immigrants are at a high risk of being taken advantage of is predatory lending. Unsavory “lenders” will charge unfair or illegal lending rates. Considering that speaking English is a lot easier to learn than reading English, an immigrant may not fully understand what type of agreement they are entering. An immigration lawyer can ensure that all agreements are above board, legal, and fair.

Many beliefs about America drive people to move here. Scam artists know that people first arriving in this country need funding, and they will work hard to convince them to pay interest rates that would send up red flags for an English-speaking resident. That’s when our immigration attorneys step in.

3. Help With Navigating the Legal System

Many immigrants coming to the United States have a different understanding of how the legal system works. For example, a new immigrant to the United States that does not speak the language may have no idea what to do about a traffic violation. They may not be aware of the legal process in the United States and how to navigate it. An immigration lawyer can help explain the process and provide representation.

In the United States, everyone has their rights. However, ensuring those rights can be challenging when you don’t speak the language, but an immigration lawyer like Xavier Law Firm can help. Fill out the contact form on our website, and we’ll contact you the next business day to provide you with the legal representation you need.