Immigration attorney fees differ depending on the Immigration Principle and the case that you would apply for. If you are applying for an I-130 or the Petition for Alien Relatives, an initial attorney fee will cost $800 with a filing fee of $535. The Total Attorney’s Fees, Filing, and Other Fees would cost you $1220 in total.
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Most attorneys charge a flat fee for preparing an I-130 petition. An average flat fee for the I-130 approval process is around $800; but again, this is only step one in a lengthy process, and the total fee to see it through will likely be a few thousand dollars. (Also see this survey of what people paid lawyers for family-based green card help.)
The filing fee for Form I-130 is $535. The filing fee for this petition cannot be waived. NOTE: The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this petition. You must submit all fees in the exact amounts. USCIS accepts money orders, cashier’s checks and personal checks payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.”
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Always check the USCIS Web page for Form I-130 to confirm the fee before you file. You can also find out the current filing fee by calling the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.
There is no waiting period for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens. Under the law, each person who immigrates based on a relative’s petition must have a financial sponsor. If you do not meet the minimum income requirements, other individuals will then need to become joint sponsors.
You can have additional expenses, such as: attorney fees, translation fees, postage, copying, etc. *While filing the Form I-485, Adjustment of Status, the USCIS doesn’t charge the same filing fee for immediate relatives of all age groups.
NOTE: The filing fee is not refundable, regardless of any action USCIS takes on this petition. You must submit all fees in the exact amounts. USCIS accepts money orders, cashier’s checks and personal checks payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.”.
Attorney Fee: $2400 (does not include RFE responses, if applicable). Please note that the legal fee may be higher in certain complex cases. In any event, you’ll be provided a written quote before retaining our firm.
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Attorney fees are not fixed by law. They vary and fluctuate from lawyer to lawyer, depending on the complexity of each situation and amount of time needed.
Unfortunately, we are not able to answer questions about attorney fees on this forum. You should contact immigration attorneys in your area to figure out what they charge
Attorney fees vary from attorney to attorney and based on the complexity of the case.
You can always ask for the professional help from an immigration attorney who can help guide you towards your best options. The parent or spouse who is a U.S. citizen or LPR files an I-130 on behalf of the family member who wants to come to live with them here in America. U.S. citizens may file on behalf of their spouse, ...
What is I-130? Form I-130 is called a Petition for Alien Relative. Someone who has U.S. citizenship or is at least a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) may petition on behalf of their family members for a Green Card. Filing the Form I-130 is the first step in the process of applying for a Green Card.
Required Documents for I-130 1 Proof of the sponsor’s citizenship or Permanent Resident status 2 Proof of the bona fide relationship between the sponsor and beneficiary 3 Proof that the relationship is not fraudulent 4 Proof of name changes for either the sponsor or beneficiary (if applicable) 5 Proof of the beneficiary’s nationality
The typical I-130 petition takes 7 to 15 months from the date of the petition to the approval of the request. That does not include any extra time due to an RFE (Request for Evidence) or lost time due to errors in the supplied information.
Proof of the sponsor’s citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Proof of the bona fide relationship between the sponsor and beneficiary. Proof that the relationship is not fraudul ent. Proof of name changes for either the sponsor or beneficiary (if applicable) Proof of the beneficiary’s nationality.
Please note, an approved I-130 is not a visa and it does not grant someone the privilege to stay here in the U.S. It simply proves the relationship between a sponsor (or also called the petitioner) and the beneficiary.
When filing at a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may also pay by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If your relative is ineligible to get their Green Card in the United States by filing Form I-485, or if your relative lives outside the United States, they may apply for an immigrant visa with the U.S. Department of State at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country.
A copy of your naturalization or citizenship certificate issued by USCIS or the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); A copy of Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), issued by a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate; A copy of your unexpired U.S. passport;
If you submit a petition for your spouse, you must also submit Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary. To receive an email or text message when we accept your form, complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance and clip it to the front of the petition.
If your relative is already in the United States and a visa is available, they may be eligible to get their Green Card by filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
We will generally approve your Form I-130 if you can establish a relationship between you and your relative that qualifies them to immigrate to the United States. Generally, once we approved the petition, your relative may apply to become an LPR. This is the second step in the process.
You can file Form I-130 online even if your relative is in the United States and will file Form I-485 by mail. Once you submit your Form I-130 online, we will send a receipt notice to your USCIS online account. Provide a copy of the receipt notice to your relative to include in their Form I-485 packet.