Fees and consultations
Know the scope and price before you proceed
There is no universal attorney fee for a visa category. Fees depend on the services retained, the evidence, the people included and case complexity. Government charges are separate.
| Initial service | Price | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary consultation | $500–$1,000 for 15–30 minutes | Initial discussion of goals and apparent options |
| Comprehensive pre-screening | $1,000–$3,000 | Document review, strengths and weaknesses, routes, evidence gaps, next steps |
Pre-screening does not guarantee an approval probability, create eligibility, or include filing unless stated in writing. Whether an earlier fee is credited toward representation is set out in the agreement before payment.
Representation ranges by stage
Proposed ranges for a principal applicant in U.S. dollars. Final quote in a written agreement.
| Service | Proposed legal fee | Stage or limitation |
|---|---|---|
| EB-1A / EB-1B / EB-1C | $10,000–$18,000 / $8,000–$14,000 / $9,000–$16,000 | Principal I-140 |
| EB-2 NIW | $8,000–$15,000 | Principal I-140 |
| PERM + I-140 (EB-2/EB-3) | $5,000–$8,000 + $3,000–$5,000 | Employer costs cannot be shifted to worker |
| EB-5 I-526/I-526E; I-829 | $18,000–$30,000; $8,000–$15,000 | Investment and due diligence excluded |
| H-1B petition; O-1; L-1 | $4,000–$7,000; $7,000–$12,000; $7,000–$12,000 | Principal petition |
| Family I-130; I-130 + adjustment; K-1 | $2,500–$4,000; $5,000–$8,000; $4,000–$7,000 | One beneficiary |
| F-1/M-1/J-1; B-1/B-2 | $1,500–$3,000 | Consular application assistance |
| Asylum; VAWA; T or U | $6,000–$12,000; $5,000–$9,000; $6,000–$10,000 | Court defense separate |
| Adjustment; I-751; I-90 | $3,000–$5,000; $2,500–$4,000; $750–$1,500 | Defined stage |
| N-400; N-600 | $2,000–$3,500; $3,000–$5,000 | Complex cases quoted separately |
| Refusal review; RFE response; waiver | $1,500–$3,000; $2,500–$6,000; $5,000–$9,000 | Removal defense individually quoted |
Not included unless stated
Government filing and consular fees, premium processing, medical examinations, translations, credential evaluations, experts, postage, travel, recruitment and third-party business work. Get a current itemized estimate before paying.