Immigration law · Nationwide · English and Spanish
Immigration law for people building a life in the U.S.
Green cards, citizenship, fiancé visas, asylum, removal defense, and business immigration. Every case has a flat fee, published on this page.
- NationwideImmigration is federal law. We take cases in any state.
- English and SpanishEvery service, every conversation, in your language.
- Flat feesPublished before you call. No hourly billing.
What we handle
Eight kinds of cases, one attorney.
Family-based immigration I-130 petitions, I-485 adjustment of status, consular processing through the NVC, and I-751 removal of conditions.Prior immigration history changes the strategy, so I review it before anything is filed. See the fee
Fiancé(e) visa The I-129F petition for a K-1 visa and preparation for the consular interview.If marrying first would serve you better, you'll hear that on the call. See the fee
Naturalization and citizenship The N-400 with an eligibility review and interview preparation; certificates of citizenship; consular reports of birth abroad.An eligibility problem costs less to find before filing than at the interview. See the fee
Humanitarian protection Asylum (I-589), VAWA self-petitions (I-360), and U visas (I-918), with the evidentiary record built for the interview or hearing.Asylum must be filed within one year of arrival, with narrow exceptions. See the fee
Waivers I-601 and I-601A hardship waivers, and I-212 permission to reapply after removal.A waiver is decided on the hardship record, so that's where the work goes. See the fee
Military families and service members Parole in place, adjustment of status, and naturalization under INA §328 and §329, for active duty, reserve, and veteran families.The 2025 rule changes made these cases harder to file alone. See the fee
Removal defense Representation in immigration court from the first master calendar hearing: cancellation of removal, asylum, or adjustment of status.The relief you qualify for shapes the whole case, so it's identified before the first hearing. See the fee
Business immigration E-2, O-1, and L-1 petitions, and a strategy session when the right visa isn't obvious.When I also represent the company, the visa and the corporate structure are planned together. See the fee
Fees
What each case costs.
These are attorney fees. USCIS and EOIR filing fees are separate, vary by case type, and are paid directly to the agency.
Family-based immigration
- I-130 petition only
- $2,000
- I-130 and I-485, inside the U.S.
- From $3,150
- I-130 and consular processing, outside the U.S.
- From $3,150
- Removal of conditions, I-751 joint filing
- $1,000
Naturalization and citizenship
- Naturalization, standard
- From $1,250
- Certificate of citizenship
- $1,750
- Consular report of birth abroad
- $2,250
Military naturalization is listed under military families.
Humanitarian protection
- Affirmative asylum
- $5,000
- Defensive asylum, in removal proceedings
- $6,000
- VAWA self-petition
- $3,500
- VAWA with adjustment of status
- $5,000
- U visa
- $3,500
DeadlineAsylum must be filed within one year of arrival, with narrow exceptions.
Business immigration
- L-1 intracompany transfer
- $4,500
- O-1 extraordinary ability
- $4,500
- E-2 treaty investor
- $6,000
- Immigration strategy session
- $350
Military families and service members
- Parole in place, standard
- From $1,500
- Parole in place with adjustment of status
- $3,500
- Military naturalization, §328 and §329
- From $1,000
Rule changes in 2025 removed fee waivers and narrowed protections for military families. These cases need a lawyer.
Waivers
- I-601 or I-601A waiver
- $4,500
- I-212 permission to reapply after removal
- $4,500
Fiancé(e) visa
- K-1 fiancé(e) petition
- $4,000
Adjustment of status after the wedding is priced under family-based immigration.
Removal defense
- Removal defense representation
- From $5,000
The final fee depends on the relief sought: cancellation of removal, asylum, or adjustment of status.
How it works
What happens when you reach out.
- Tell me what's happening.A free call, in English or Spanish, to hear your situation and confirm it's a case I handle.
- Get the plan and the fee in writing.An engagement letter with the scope, the timeline, and the flat fee. Nothing starts until you sign.
- Then we handle it.You reach me directly, and you get regular updates until the case is decided.
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Guides
Read before you file.
Business immigration The E-2 visa: a complete guide for investors and entrepreneurs Read the guide
Business immigration How long does the E-2 visa process actually take? Read the guide
Military families Military parole in place: what the program is, what's changed, and how to file it right Read the guide
Get in touch
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Book a free call, in English or Spanish. You'll leave knowing your options, the timeline, and the fee.