i hired the lawyer before i found this forum. i am studying full-time, working part-time, have a seven year old (which is a second full-time job

). and thought maybe creating the profile would be too much for me and didn't want to make any mistakes that would be an obstacle in getting an ita. but that is not really an excuse. i know now that i should never have hired a lawyer. if i knew creating the ee profile would be not that tough and if I had come across this forum earlier, i never would have.
they told me today that if I want them to file the oinp on my behalf then there would be extra charges. if i decide on going on that path, i would surely do it on my own.
u guys are really helpful and a blessing to many like me