How much does it cost?

Our total legal fees are $1500. This is the only amount due to our office to represent you from the moment you hire our law firm until the H-1B petition is approved.  Our trusted services include expert preparation and expedited submission of the Labor Condition Application and USCIS petition, experienced guidance on complying with all U.S. Department of Labor regulations, unlimited attorney consultations, constant updates on the status of your case, timely notification of changes in immigration laws and procedures, as well as reliable support throughout the entire H1-B petition process.

This offers our clients an estimated savings of over $1000 as compared to what comparable immigration attorneys may charge.

The USCIS filing fee is $320.  There is a $1500 “education and training fee” which must also be paid to the USCIS for all initial H1-B petitions, first H1-B Extensions of Stay, and H1-B Change of Employer.  This “education and training fee” can be reduced to $750 if the sponsoring employer has less than twenty-five full-time employees. The following organizations are exempt from this “education and training fee” altogether:

•    Institutions of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, or related or affiliated non-profit entities
•    Non-profit or governmental research institutions
•    Primary and secondary educational institutions
•    Non-profit entities that engage in established curriculum-related clinical training of students registered at any such institution

An additional $500 “fraud detection” fee must also be paid for applications for a new employer (e.g. a new H1-B visa petition or a H1-B Change of Employer).  There are no exemptions to this fee.

Premium processing, which guarantees USCIS action within 15 days of filing, is an optional $1,000.