What are the chances of success?

Success depends upon the presentation of the documents in support of the appeal and upon the preparation of the witnesses, including the Appellant. Although there is no obligation to hire a lawyer or consultant to prepare and attend an appeal hearing, we strongly recommend that an Appellant do so since the rules of procedure (called the Immigration Appeal Division Rules) are complex and there is a particular order to follow in the hearings room. Moreover, since the IAD decision becomes a public document and can be viewed on databases via internet, retaining the services of a competent and professional advocate ensures that sensitive information is properly presented with the preservation of privacy rights as much as possible.