EB-3 attorney fees make up a significant share of the total cost and tend to vary the most between firms. Understanding typical fee levels and what a quote should include helps you compare offers and avoid overpaying. This article takes a practical look at this fee.
This fee has no fixed rate, so knowing how to evaluate a quote matters more than finding a “standard” figure. How transparent a quote is says a great deal.
What range are EB-3 attorney fees usually in
Legal service fees for an EB-3 case vary widely depending on the scope of work and the firm’s reputation. Fees are usually split by stage: preparing the labor certification and the petition, then the green card application step.
Because fees vary so much, no single figure should be treated as standard for everyone. What matters more is understanding what a quote actually includes. Two quotes with the same total but different scopes have very different real value.
What a quote should include
A clear quote should specify the exact scope of work. Following the standard practice of immigration practitioners such as the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), transparency about scope and fees is a professional standard.
A good quote should clearly state: which stages are included, which are billed separately, whether government fees are included, and how requests for additional evidence are handled. This clarity lets you compare firms accurately.
Distinguishing attorney fees from government fees
One point to clarify: attorney fees are entirely different from fees paid to government agencies. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), government fees are publicly posted and paid directly to the agency.
Some firms bundle both into a single all-in figure, making it hard to know what the real service fee is. You should ask for the two to be separated clearly. A firm’s willingness to itemize is a sign of transparency.
How to evaluate a reasonable quote
When you receive a quote, do not just look at the total figure. Consider the scope it covers, the staged payment structure, and how clear each line item is. A cheap but vague quote can end up costing more later through additional charges.
You should also be wary of unusually low quotes, since they may come with poor case quality or hidden fees. Real value lies in the balance between cost, scope, and reliability, not just the lowest number.
Summary
EB-3 attorney fees vary by scope and firm, so how you evaluate a quote matters more than finding a standard figure. A good quote must clearly separate service fees from government fees and state the scope of each stage. You should compare based on transparency and scope, not just the total figure.
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References
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) – https://www.aila.org/
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) – https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers
Read more: Overview of the EB-3 visa for US immigration · EB-3 Government Fees: Payments to USCIS and Who Pays Them
