Introduction to Professional Fees

Professional fees usually are quoted on a flat fee basis.  The flat fee is calculated on the typical amount of hours spent on each type of case multiplied by the cost of office operations. Should any additional work on any case exceed the flat fee amount, the additional fee will be calculated and invoiced to the client before this extra work is performed.

Consultations

Consultations are free for simple e-mailed questions and responses.  It does not represent a detailed evaluation of a case, nor does it involve detailed legal work in response to complex questions.  In addition, a free e-mailed consultation does not amount to legal opinion or create an attorney-client relationship.

Detailed consultations (for up to 30 minutes of professional time by e-mail or telephone) cost $125.  This type of evaluation is better suited to more complex questions which might require research and do lead to a definitive legal opinion.

Please e-mail him for a consultation.

(1) Professional Fees for H-1B Cases

Mr. Dutton’s professional fee to prepare and file an LCA and H-1B petition is $1,450.  To prepare and file H-1B Cap registrations, there is a separate fee of $125. 

(2) Professional Fees for H-4 Cases

Mr. Dutton's professional fee for H-4 applications is $500 per applicant.  Thus, the fee would be $500 for a spouse's H-4 case and a further $500 for a child's H-4 case.  Where applicable, Mr. Dutton's professional fee for H-4 EAD applications is $500 per applicant.

(3) Professional Fees for PERM Based Employment-Based Immigration Cases

Mr. Dutton’s professional fee to prepare and file a PERM labor certification, I-140 immigrant petition and I-485 adjustment of status application (of the principal applicant) starts at $3,000. 

His professional fee to prepare and file an I-485 adjustment of status application for the spouse of the principal applicant starts at $1,500.  His professional fee to prepare and file an I-485 adjustment of status application for each child of the principal applicant starts at $1,500.

(4) Professional Fees for Physician N.I.W. Based Employment-Based Immigration Cases

Mr. Dutton’s professional fee to prepare and file a PERM labor certification, I-140 immigrant petition and I-485 adjustment of status application (of the principal applicant) starts at $3,000. 

His professional fee to prepare and file an I-485 adjustment of status application for the spouse of the principal applicant starts at $1,000.  His professional fee to prepare and file an I-485 adjustment of status application for each child of the principal applicant starts at $1,000.