chongli a day ago

It's not normal. The vast majority of people travelling to other countries do not consult with an attorney before doing so. By recommending that someone consult an attorney Mr. Roberts has effectively cautioned this person against travelling to the US without politicizing the discussion.

hermannj314 a day ago

I got a work visa to live in Luxembourg and a visa to work in India and in neither case did I consult with a lawyer, the process was well documented and easy to do.

It is a sign a deeply adversarial country if you send the signal you need legal consultation to work or live there.

literallyroy a day ago

I’m not the person you’re replying to, but I’m interested in your response to your own question if you’re up for sharing.

My uninformed opinion if you want it: No, it’s not normal for someone to speak to an attorney before traveling. That question is a tad rigged though since I do find it normal to talk to an attorney if you’re doing something abnormal[0] to a legal document, especially to a legal document used to (ideally) rigorously confirm your identity.

[0] uncommon is likely a better choice of words, but I hope the added indirection isn’t necessary in this format of discussion

ahoef a day ago

No need to be needlessly antagonizing or blaming.

  • dudefeliciano a day ago

    how is the comment antagonizing or blaming anyone? it's a simple question that should make us think about what the US is becoming

    • AlecSchueler a day ago

      Questioning what the US becoming is what makes you antagonistic and a political enemy.