WHAT IS THE AVERAGE COST OF ATTORNEY FEES FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR AN E-2 VISA?

Normally, the average attorney fee is a minimum of $7,000. However, if the USCIS requests additional information, the attorney may charge you an additional fee for the time spent on responding to the request. 

There will be additional costs such as mail and copies. Other expenses associated with an E-2 Visa are the preparation of a business plan which may be approximately $2,500 depending on the circumstances of each case; those related to the incorporation of the company, which varies depending on the structure of the company.

The fees are usually fixed but may vary depending on associated costs and expenses such as those referred to above, in addition to any costs of translation of foreign language documents into English.

It is also common for a fee to be charged for a consultation with the Attorney which can usually range from $150 - $300. Upon being retained, attorneys will credit the consultation fee towards the final legal fee. 

The quality of immigration legal services varies tremendously.  Unfortunately, there are a significant number of Attorney's practitioners that may claim to be experienced with the immigration laws and to have a team of professionals ready to assist you, when the reality is much different.  Providers of a merely “cookie cutter” presentation that may have worked in similar circumstances for another client is not good legal work.

Reputable, and experienced lawyers must understand the issues of your particular case, must listen and discuss the issues at hand, work with experienced and knowledgeable staff who will also be aware of any potential pitfalls and will remain engaged with the client to ensure the continued successes of the client’s matters. Experienced attorneys and paralegals work and discuss any weakness of the case with clients prior to completing the case. Experienced attorneys and paralegals understand that when a little something extra is put into a case; when things are done with dedication, better than required, most people do not realize it unless that weakness results in a problem. Yet put the extra effort in, make the presentation spectacular and think of even the smallest of details, that while unlikely to arise; if all goes well, that extra work often goes unnoticed by the layperson. In the end, when so much is at stake, the legal representation must be one of your first and most careful considerations. 

Keep in mind that the reputation of the Law Firm, the immigration experience of the Attorneys and Paralegals is very important.  It is impossible for attorneys to compromise on quality and price at the same time, as the two are mutually exclusive.