I Visa Services and Fees
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C & D Services and Fees
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Nonimmigrant Visas
G Visa Services and Fees
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Nonimmigrant Visas
Family Based Green Card Services and Fees
Note: Fees are payable by personal checks.
Note: For governmental Requests For Evidence (RFEs), we charge extra based upon the complexity of the issue(s).
Green Card
Q Visa Services and Fees
Nonimmigrant Visas
US Citizenship Services and Fees
The fee schedule for US Citizenship is as follows:
| 1. | Legal Fees (for our Office) 1,800 - $2,400 depending on type of case, due at the commencement of the case |
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Filing Fees to the USCIS (Single Applicant): Form N-400, See USCIS Fee Calculator |
| 3. | Federal Express Expenses: approximately $75 - $100 |
Citizenship and Naturalization
EB-2 / EB-3 PERM Services and Fees
The fee schedule for green card through labor certifications as follows:
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Legal Fees (for our Office)$6,800 |
Green Card
EB-2 (Schedule A) Exceptional Ability/Advanced Degree Alien Services and Fees
The fee schedule for Green Card through EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY/ADVANCED DEGREE ALIEN (Schedule A- Group II, fees are payable by personal checks) is as follows:
| 1. | Legal Fees (for our Office):
$5,800 |
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Filing Fees (to the USCIS): Forms I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131: See USCIS Fee Calculator |
Green Card
EB-2 National Interest Waivers (NIW) Services and Fees
The fee schedule for Green Card through NATIONAL INTEREST WAIVERS (fees are payable by personal or corporate checks) is as follows:
| 1. | Legal Fees (for our Office):
$7,000 |
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Filing Fees (to the USCIS): Forms I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131: See USCIS Fee Calculator |
Green Card
EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Alien, Outstanding Researcher/Professor OR International Managers Services and Fees
The fee schedule for Green Card through Extraordinary Ability Alien, Outstanding Researcher/Professor, and Multinational Manager (fees are payable by personal checks) is as follows:
| 1. | Legal Fees (for our Office):
$7,800 for EB-1 |
Green Card
EB-4 Religious Workers Services and Fees
The fee schedule for EB-4 (fees are payable by personal or corporate checks)is as follows:
| 1. | Legal Fees (for our Office):
$5,800 |
| 2. |
Filing Fees (to the USCIS): Forms I-360, I-485, See USCIS Fee Calculator |
Green Card
EB-5 Investment Green Card Services and Fees
The fee schedule for EB-5 Direct Investment (fees are payable by personal or corporate checks) is as follows:
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Green Card
EB-3 (Schedule A) Nurses Services and Fees
The fee schedule for EB-3 (Schedule A) NURSES (fees are payable by personal or corporate checks) is as follows:
| 1. | Legal Fees (for our Office):
$5,800 |
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Filing Fees (to the USCIS): Forms I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131: See USCIS Fee Calculator |
Profession/Occupation
EB-3 (Schedule A) Physical Therapists Services and Fees
The fee schedule for EB-3 (Schedule A) Physical Therapists (fees are payable by personal or corporate checks) is as follows:
| 1. | Legal Fees (for our Office):
$5,800 |
| 2. |
Filing Fees (to the USCIS): Forms I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131: See USCIS Fee Calculator |
Profession/Occupation
EB-2 (NIW) Physicians Services and Fees
The fee schedule for Green Card for PHYSICIANS WORKING IN MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREAS (fees are payable by personal checks) is as follows:
| 1. | Legal Fees (for our Office):
$7,400 |
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Filing Fees (to the USCIS) |
Profession/Occupation
Professors/Researchers Services and Fees
The fee schedule for Green Card through OUTSTANDING RESEARCHER/PROFESSOR (fees are payable by personal or corporate checks) is as follows:
| 1. | Legal Fees (for our Office):
$5,400 including spouse and children, $4,600 at the commencement of the case and and $800 at the time of the preparation of I-485 |
Profession/Occupation
H-3 Visa Services and Fees
The fee schedule for H-3 classification (fees are payable by personal or corporate checks) is as follows:
| 1. | Legal fees(for our Office): $2,200 |
Nonimmigrant Visas
A Visa Services and Fees
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Nonimmigrant Visas
Should I maintain my H-1B during I-485/AOS pendency?
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I hold an H1B Visa, and it is time for an extension. At the same time, I applied for my I-485 a few years ago, and I recently renewed my EAD, which is valid for 5 years. My priority date is June 2013. At this time, I am a bit confused about whether to move on to EAD or if I should continue to extend my H1B. If, for any reason, my H1B extension goes wrong, will I still be able to use my EAD? Thank you always for your support.
FAQ Transcript
You should maintain your H-1B while your I-485 (AOS) is pending. If something goes wrong with your I-485, you could end up without legal status or work authorization, creating complications. Keeping your H-1B (or L-1) active provides a backup. While your spouse can use an EAD, losing their status is less risky than the primary applicant losing theirs.
H-1B and I-140: Moving to India & Future Return to the U.S.
Question details
I would appreciate some insights on my H-1B and green card process. Here’s my situation:
I currently have an H-1B visa valid until July 2027.
My company has filed for PERM with a priority date of October 2024.
If things go as expected, I anticipate my I-140 approval around May 2026 (with premium processing, if things go smoothly and I receive my DOL approval around Feb 2026, calculating around 15+ months from Oct 2024).
I’m considering moving to India around January/February 2027, which would be about 180 days after I-140 approval (if that helps retain I-140 benefits even if I go to India; if not, I would be moving earlier).
My questions:
Impact on H-1B if I move to India
What would happen to my H-1B if I joined a different employer in India?
What happens if I stay with the same U.S. employer but work from India?
Returning to the U.S. after H-1B expiration
If my H-1B expires while I’m in India and I haven’t renewed it, let's say that in the future, I will get an employer and want to re-enter the USA. Would the process be expected for the employer, like filing for a change of employer and me getting a new stamp in the Indian embassy, or would it have some additional complications?
I-140 and Priority Date Retention
Will my I-140 priority date remain intact if I am in India and later re-enter the USA for a different employer based on the answer to the above question?
If I get a new job in the U.S. later, what must my future employer do to transfer or use my existing priority date for the new green card process?
FAQ Transcript
If you move to India (or another country) after your I-140 approval, your H-1B with your current employer will likely be revoked unless they continue paying your U.S. salary. If your H-1B expires while you are abroad, you can return to the U.S. on H-1B with any employer, as your I-140 remains valid after 180 days. However, you must restart your green card process with a new employer. Your I-140 priority date remains intact, even if you switch from EB-2 to NIW or EB-1A.
Options after layoff on approved EB-1 - Compelling circumstances EAD and GC EAD conversion
Question details
I got my EB1A approved and am in the process of filing my I765 and I485 concurrently, since my date for EB1A is current, but unfortunately I got laid off now,so what is my option? Can I file a compelling Circumstances EAD and continue working once my Compelling circumstances EAD is approved and convert to GC EAD once GC EAD is approved? Or file a B2 visa and once GC EAD approval comes, can I work? Can kids go to school during my Compelling circumstances EAD approval after the grace period?
FAQ Transcript
If you have an approved EB-1A and your priority date is current, you can file I-485 without needing a specific job, as long as you intend to continue working in your field. A Compelling Circumstances EAD is not an option since it is only available when dates are not current. Consult your lawyer, but you should be able to proceed with your I-485 filing.
NIW I-485 rejected: Refiling options and priority date usage?
Question details
1. If NIW I485 is rejected. Can we refile I485, or need to start a new NIW case from I-140 stage?
2. NIW I485 is rejected. If I refile the new NIW and it is approved, can the previous NIW's priority date be used for this new NIW's AOS?
3. How will the Trump administration affect NIW I485 cases? Would you suggest any precautions?
4. Can petitioner file multiple NIWs simultaneously with different endeavors?
FAQ Transcript
If your NIW I-485 is rejected but your I-140 is still pending or approved, you can refile the I-485 without starting a new NIW case. However, consult your lawyer for any case-specific nuances.
If you file a new NIW and it gets approved, you can use the priority date from a previous NIW only if the prior I-140 was approved.
As for multiple NIW filings for different endeavors, it is theoretically possible but may weaken your case by making it appear unfocused.
H-1B working remotely from India
Question details
I received my H-1B visa in September 2022 and worked at my company’s Scottsdale, Arizona office until March 2024. Since then, I have been working remotely from India for the same company and role. My H-1B visa is set to expire in September 2025.
I have a few questions regarding the extension process:
1. Does my employer need me physically in the U.S. to apply for my H1B extension?
2. If yes, what alternatives are available for my employer to apply while I am abroad?
3. Given that my visa expires in September 2025, when should I start the extension process at the latest?
FAQ Transcript
No, your employer does not need you to be physically in the U.S. to apply for your H-1B extension. You can start the extension process up to six months before your H-1B expires, which means you can apply as early as March 2024 for a September 2025 expiration.
N Visa Services and Fees
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M Visa Services and Fees
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