Tier I · Standard retainer
Standard file
$3,800
flat / file
For straightforward H-1B, K-1, CR-1, TN, and naturalization filings where the evidence is in good order.
- One signed eligibility memo
- One I-129, I-130, or N-400 petition
- Standard evidence build (paralegal-led)
- One RFE response
- 30-day status updates
- Email + scheduled-call support
Tier II · Comprehensive
Comprehensive file
$7,400
flat / file
For O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, L-1, asylum, U-visa filings where evidence requires assembly and expert letters.
- Everything in Standard, plus —
- Up to 12 expert recommendation letters
- Country-conditions / industry-context briefs
- Two RFE responses
- Sealed-record / waiver work as needed
- Direct attorney access · 24h response
- Federal-court appeals at firm rates
Tier III · Concierge
Concierge file
$14,200
flat / file
For EB-5, complex multi-jurisdictional matters, executive O-1/EB-1A, and family-of-four filings as a coordinated bundle.
- Everything in Comprehensive, plus —
- Source-of-funds documentation lead
- Coordinated derivative filings
- Unlimited RFE / NOID responses
- Personal attorney mobile · weekends
- Annual portfolio review for LPR clients
- Naturalization included on completion
Fees by visa category.
All-in flat · USCIS fees pass-through
Code
Filing
Attorney fee
USCIS fee
All-in
H-1B
Cap-subject petition
$3,800
$2,805
$6,605
O-1
Extraordinary ability
$7,400
$1,055
$8,455
EB-1A
Self-petition green card
$8,200
$2,805
$11,005
EB-2 NIW
National Interest Waiver
$7,800
$2,805
$10,605
EB-5
Investor green card
$14,200
$11,160
$25,360
K-1
Fiancé visa + AOS bundle
$5,600
$2,180
$7,780
CR-1 / IR-1
Spouse visa
$4,200
$1,200
$5,400
L-1A/B
Intracompany transfer
$5,800
$1,385
$7,185
TN
USMCA professional
$2,400
$580
$2,980
U-Visa
Crime-victim petition
$5,200
$0
$5,200
Asylum
Affirmative or defensive
$6,800
$0
$6,800
N-400
Naturalization
$2,200
$760
$2,960
For HR teams · I-9 / E-Verify compliance
Internal I-9 audit for employers of 20+ visa workers.
A flat-fee internal compliance review of your I-9 forms, E-Verify enrollment posture, and visa-worker records — delivered as a signed report with corrective recommendations. Discreet, off-the-record, attorney-led.
- I-9 form review · per employee $28
- E-Verify enrollment audit $1,200
- Internal training session (90 min) $2,400
- Mock ICE-audit walkthrough $3,600
- Signed compliance report included
Fee questions, answered.
FAQ · 06
What's included in the flat fee — and what isn't?
The flat fee covers attorney + paralegal time, evidence assembly, drafting, filing, one or two RFE responses (tier-dependent), and 30-day status updates. It does not cover government filing fees (these are passed through at cost and shown on every invoice), translation services (we use a network of certified translators billed at their rate), or expert opinion letters from independent third parties.
Do you take payment plans?
Yes. The default schedule is 50% on retainer signature and 50% on filing. For Comprehensive and Concierge files we will split the second payment into two installments, due at filing and at adjudication. We do not charge interest on installments.
What if my case is denied?
If the denial is based on facts that were known at the time of filing and we missed them, we re-file at no additional attorney fee. If the denial is based on a change in adjudication policy or new facts that emerged after filing, we discuss the appeal or refile path with you transparently. RFE responses are included in the retainer.
Are pro bono cases available?
Yes. We accept one pro bono case per quarter, typically asylum or unaccompanied-minor representation, in coordination with the SF Bar Association's pro bono program. Apply through our resources page; we review the queue at the start of every quarter.
Why so much cheaper than the big firms?
The math is simple: a 220-attorney shop has overhead — partners, associates, marketing, real estate. We are five people in one office and we cap our docket at 35 active retainers. We're also faster because the attorney reads the file directly, not through three layers of associates.
Do you charge for the consultation?
No. The first 30-minute consult is free, and you receive a signed eligibility memo within 24 hours summarizing what we'd recommend, estimated timing, and an estimated total fee. There is no obligation to retain.