My timeline:
Eb3, priority date June 2002
RFE on 485 for self March 2005, spouse a couple of weeks later.
Replied to RFE beginning of May. Received notice on June 8 that our case was transferred to Cincinnati, Ohio
Made infopass appointment to visit Columbus and was told that Cincinnati was the office that received files from the service center and that Cincinnati would forward the files to Columbus.
I start my experience first with a big thanks to Rajiv who helped us through the process of getting F1 visa stamped. Without his encouragement we would not have done it.
My timeline:
eb3, priority date June 2002
RFE on 485 for self March 2005, spouse a couple of weeks later.
Replied to RFE beginning of May. Received notice on June 8 that our case was transferred to Cincinnati, Ohio
Made infopass appointment to visit Columbus and was told that Cincinnati was the office that received files from the service center and that Cincinnati would forward the files to Columbus.
Note: For governmental Requests For Evidence (RFEs), we charge extra based upon the complexity of the issue(s)
Note:
If the case is likely to be complicated, we may charge higher amounts for legal fees.
For governmental Requests For Evidence (RFEs), we charge extra based upon the complexity of the issue(s).
L-1 A CLASSIFICATIONS
The fee schedule for L-1A classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card) is as follows:
| Fee Type | Amount | Payable To | Responsible for Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal fee | $2,200 |
| Fee Type | Amount | Payable To | Responsible for Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Fee For Border Applications | $2,400 | Our Office | Petitioner or Beneficiery |
| Legal Fee For Cases filed within the U.S.A | $1,800 | Our Office | |
Fee schedule for B-1/B-2 visa classification (USCIS requires all filing fees to be paid EITHER via ACH Transaction or Credit card)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Legal fees payable to our Office at the commencement of the case | $5,200 |
| Fedex Expenses | appx. $100 |
| Filing fees to the USCIS ( Form I-129): |
$1,055 (for companies with 26 or more employees) |
| 1. | Legal fees (for our Office): $4,200 payable at the commencement of the case |
| 2. | Filing fees (to the USCIS) Form DS 3035: $120 Form I-612: $1,100 |
| 3. | Federal Express Expenses: approx. $100 |
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Legal fees (to our Office, payable at the commencement of the case) | $3,600 |
| Fedex Expenses | appx. $100 |
| Filing fees (Form I-129) (to the USCIS) |
$1,015 (for companies with 25 or more employees) |
| 1. | Legal fees (for our Office) | $3,600 payable at the commencement of the case |
| 2. | Filing fees (to the USCIS) for Form I-129 |
$1,015 (for companies with 26 or more employees) $510 (if filing as a small employer with 25 or fewer employees or as a non-profit entity) |