Consultations and Fees

Consultations:

Are you ready to embark on your journey to:

• Hire and sponsor global talent, start or invest in a business?

• Immigrate, legalize your status, or become a US citizen?

• Sponsor a family member?

For individuals and families, our initial one-hour paid consultation allows us to understand each other, see if we can work well together, and determine your priorities and timing. Most consultations are virtual for wider accessibility. Contact us if you have other specific needs.

For employers, investors, and entrepreneurs, our free initial half-hour consultation covers where you are at in your hiring process, company purchase or start up. In a more in-depth paid consultation, we will learn more about your company, proposed candidate job duties, pay and benefits, hiring plans, overall visa needs, candidate evaluation, visa/green card eligibility, and more. Note that some employer-sponsored visas and green cards will require the employer or investor’s active participation and payment of legal fees and costs. Retainer options are available.

Benefits of an Initial Consultation:

1. We decide if we will be comfortable working together.

2. We strategize solutions, alternatives, and backup plans for you.

3. We give an honest assessment; if nothing can be done now, we'll guide you on future possibilities or make appropriate referrals.

4. We answer your questions and discuss your concerns and priorities.

Once we better understand your situation and learn more facts, we present a custom solution with fee and cost estimates, payment options, and initial document requirements. We discuss timing and potential issues. Some consultations may require follow-up research or ongoing consulting for certain situations.

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Working with Us:

Contracts

To get started, you'll receive a written contract detailing our services, fees, costs, and terms. The attorney-client relationship begins when you sign the agreement and make an initial payment. The contract specifies who will do what, the scope of work, estimated fees and costs, and addresses unforeseen events that could arise during your case. If dual representation is needed, you will receive a memorandum clarifying what happens in case of potential conflicts of interest. New clients are advised to schedule a longer meeting at or after the initial consultation to review the contract, provide a deposit, and submit necessary documents so that we can start your case right away.

Fees & Costs:

We know predictable fees and costs are important to you. We tailor your fees to your specific case. Flat fees apply to routine matters, while hourly rates cover unpredictable situations, lengthy or variable processes. Many of our cases include both flat and hourly fees. Monthly retainers are available for employers with ongoing needs. Our fees cover attorney time, while costs are various out of pocket expenses paid by the firm or you.

We accept cash, e-Checks, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and mobile banking via Zelle.

Customized Approach:

We base our fees on a custom strategy for YOUR facts and issues, not anyone else’s case. Open communication is crucial; we expect your active participation throughout the process. We view our relationship together as a partnership on your way to achieving your business, immigration or citizenship dreams.

Ready to Begin?

Call (206) 282-2279 for an initial consultation or fill out the contact form.

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