Immigration

The following are immigration attorney flat-fee rates for the Sheri Hoidra Law Office, LLC. The fee quoted is based on the typical case. A final fee cannot be quoted, however, until Sheri conducts a consultation. The attorney fees do not include government filing fees or associated costs. Please note that if your interview is conducted outside of the Baltimore-Metro area, there will be an additional cost associated with travel.

SERVICE: Green Card – For cases where Visa is immediately available and the I-485 can be filed simultaneously

TYPE OF CASE: Immediate Relative (Spouse/Parent/Child) & Brother/Sister
FEE – $5000
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files Visa & adjustment petition
• Work authorization request and travel permit are included
• Handles all USCIS communications and requests for additional information
• Prepares client for adjustment interview
• Price is reduced by $1500 for those adjusting through K-1 Visa marriage

*Attendance at interview will be an additional charge of $500

SERVICE: Green Card – Consular Processing Abroad on approved I-130
TYPE OF CASE: Immediate Relative (Spouse/Parent/Child) & Brother/Sister
Fee – $3500
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files Visa petition and the affidavit of support with supporting documents
• Assists with forms for consular processing
• Handles all DOS communications and requests for additional information

SERVICE: Green Card – I-130 Visa Petition Only – where visa not immediately available
TYPE OF CASE: Relative (Spouse/Parent/Child) & Brother/Sister
Fee – $3500
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files Visa petition package
• Communicates with USCIS

SERVICE: Green Card – I-130 Visa Petition Only – where visa not immediately available
TYPE OF CASE: Immediate Relative Spouse in Removal Proceedings (Husband/Wife)
Fee – $3500
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files Visa petition package
• Assists with forms for consular processing
• Handles all USCIS communications and requests for additional information
• Includes Fraud Waiver preparation for those who marry while in removal proceedings

SERVICE: Green Card – (2 yr Conditional) – I-751 Joint Filing (ongoing marriage)
TYPE OF CASE: CR-1 Removal of Conditions (I-751)
Fee – $3250
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files petition package
• Communicates with USCIS

*Attendance at interview will be an additional charge of $500

SERVICE: Green Card – (2 yr Conditional) –I-751 Good Faith Waiver (abuse, divorce or death)
TYPE OF CASE: CR-1 Removal of Conditions (I-751)
Fee – $4000
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files petition package
• Communicates with USCIS
• Prepares client for interview

*Attendance at interview will be an additional charge of $500

SERVICE: Green Card –(K-1 Visa) Consular Processing
TYPE OF CASE: Fiancée Visa
Fee – $5500
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files petition package
• Assists with forms for consular processing
• Handles all USCIS & DOS communications and requests for additional information

SERVICE: Green Card –(K-3 Visa) Consular Processing
TYPE OF CASE: Fiancée Visa (Minor Child of a K-1 Fiancée)
Fee – $5500
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files Visa petition package
• Assists with forms for consular processing
• Handles all USCIS & DOS communications and requests for additional information
• Does not include adjustment of status costs upon entry on the K1

SERVICE: Citizenship – Naturalization Application
TYPE OF CASE: N-400 Naturalization
Fee – $4000
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files petition package
• Handles all USCIS communications and requests for additional information
• Helps prepare you for naturalization test
• Attends naturalization interview

SERVICE: Citizenship – Application for Certificate of Citizenship
TYPE OF CASE: N-600
Fee – $2500
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Preparation of N-600 package
• Handles all USCIS communications and requests for additional information

*Attendance at interview will be an additional charge of $500.00

SERVICE: Waiver – I-601 Waiver filed during consular green card process or during adjustment
TYPE OF CASE: N-601 Waiver
Fee – $5000
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares I-601 waiver package
• Handles all USCIS & DOS communications and requests for additional information

SERVICE: Waiver – I-601(a) Waiver filed during consular green card process
TYPE OF CASE: N-601(a) Waiver
Fee – $4000
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares I-601(a) waiver package
• Handles all USCIS & DOS communications and requests for additional information

SERVICE: Waiver – I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal
TYPE OF CASE: N-212 Waiver
Fee – $5000
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares I-212 waiver package
• Handles all USCIS communications and requests for additional information

SERVICE: Waiver – I-601 + I-212 Waiver filed during consular green
TYPE OF CASE: I-601 + I-212 Waiver (filed abroad)
Fee – $8500
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares I-601 + I-212 waiver packages
• Handles all USCIS communications and requests for additional information

SERVICE: Waiver – J1 Waiver filed with DOS
TYPE OF CASE: J1 Waiver for Exchange Visitor
Fee – $2800
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares J1 waiver package
• Handles all DOS communications and requests for additional information

*Additional $1,700 cost for extreme hardship basis

SERVICE: Waiver – I-212(d)(3) waiver and/or I-192
TYPE OF CASE: Nonimmigrant Waiver
Fee – $3500
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares waiver package
• Handles all DOS communications and requests for additional information

SERVICE: TN NAFTA Professional Visa
TYPE OF CASE: Nonimmigrant Visa for Canadian or Mexican Nationals Only
Fee – $4500
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files petition package
• Handles all USCIS or CBP communications and requests for additional information
• Helps prepare you for TN Visa interview at border

SERVICE: Affirmative Asylum Application and/or Withholding of Removal
TYPE OF CASE: Form I-589
Fee – $7500
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files asylum application
• Work authorization request included
• Handles all USCIS communications and requests for additional information
• Prepares client for asylum interview
• Includes attendance at asylum interview

*Work authorization request will be an additional charge of $750

SERVICE: U Nonimmigrant Status (U Visa) Petition
TYPE OF CASE: Form I-918 & Supplement B
Fee – $5000
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files U-Visa Application
• Includes Work Authorization Request
• Includes preparation and filing of the Adjustment of Status application
• Handles all USCIS communications and requests for additional information
• I-192 is a separate charge of $500
• Derivatives cost an additional $1000 for their Supplement A

SERVICE: Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Petition
TYPE OF CASE: Form I-360
Fee – $3500
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files VAWA Application
• Includes Work Authorization Request once I-360 approved
• Does not include preparation and filing of the Adjustment of Status application – charge for I-485 and concurrently filed I-765/I-131 is an additional $1500
• Handles all USCIS communications and requests for additional information

*Attendance at interview will be an additional charge of $500

SERVICE: Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition for Relatives
TYPE OF CASE: Form I-730
Fee – $2300
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files relative petition for each relative
• Handles all USCIS communication requests for additional information

SERVICE: Defensive Asylum Application and/or Withholding of Removal and/or Relief under the Convention Against Torture (CAT)
TYPE OF CASE: Removal Proceedings (BALTIMORE & HYATTSVILLE IMMIGRATION COURTS ONLY)
Fee – $10,000
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files Asylum/Withholding/CAT Application
• Includes appearances at Master Calendar Hearing(s)
• Prepares you for the Asylum Merits Hearing
• Represents you at the Asylum Merits Hearing

*Work authorization request will be an additional charge of $750

SERVICE: Voluntary Departure Application
TYPE OF CASE: Removal Proceedings (BALTIMORE & HYATTSVILLE IMMIGRATION COURTS ONLY)
Fee – $2250
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Preparation and Filing of Voluntary Departure Application
• Appearances at Master Calendar Hearing(s)

SERVICE: Cancellation of Removal
TYPE OF CASE: Removal Proceedings (BALTIMORE & HYATTSVILLE IMMIGRATION COURTS ONLY)
Fee – $10,000
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files Cancellation of Removal Application
• Includes Adjustment of Status Application
• Includes appearances at Master Calendar Hearing(s)
• Prepares you for the Cancellation of Removal Merits Hearing
• Represents you at Cancellation of Removal Merits Hearing

*Work authorization request will be an additional charge of $750

SERVICE: Cancellation under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
TYPE OF CASE: Removal Proceedings (BALTIMORE & HYATTSVILLE IMMIGRATION COURTS ONLY)
Fee – $10,000
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files Cancellation of Removal Application
• Includes Adjustment of Status Application
• Includes Work Authorization Request
• Includes appearances at Master Calendar Hearing(s)
• Prepares you for the Cancellation of Removal Merits Hearing
• Represents you at Cancellation of Removal Merits Hearing

*Work authorization request will be an additional charge of $750

SERVICE: NACARA Special Rule Cancellation Application
TYPE OF CASE: Removal Proceedings (BALTIMORE IMMIGRATION COURT ONLY)
Fee – $10,000
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files Cancellation Application
• Includes appearances at Master Calendar Hearing(s)
• Prepares you for the Cancellation Merits Hearing
• Represents you at Cancellation Merits Hearing

SERVICE: Adjustment of status under INA § 245, INA § 245(i), or INA § 249
TYPE OF CASE: Removal Proceedings (BALTIMORE IMMIGRATION COURT ONLY)
Fee – $10,000
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files I-130 with USCIS
• Prepares & files Form I-485 or Form I-485A with Immigration Court with Supporting Documentation
• Includes appearances at Master Calendar Hearing(s)
• Prepares you for the Merits Hearing
• Represents you at Merits Hearing

*Work authorization request will be an additional charge of $750

SERVICE: Motion to Change Venue
TYPE OF CASE: Removal Proceedings
Fee – $1500
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files Motion with the Immigration Court

SERVICE: Prosecutorial Discretion Request
TYPE OF CASE: Removal Proceedings
Fee – $3500
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files Request with ICE

SERVICE: Motion to Reopen or Motion to Reconsider
TYPE OF CASE: Motion filed with the deciding body, i.e. either the USCIS or Immigration Court
Fee – $7500
ATTORNEY ACTION:

Prepares & files Motion to Reopen or Reconsider with Supporting Documentation

*Does not include the fees for filing the appropriate relief application, Adjustment of Status Application or EAD Request.

SERVICE: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) Application
TYPE OF CASE: Form I-821D
Fee – $2000
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files DACA Application
• Includes Work Authorization Request
• Handles all USCIS communications and requests for additional information

SERVICE: Work Authorization Request Only
TYPE OF CASE: Form I-765
Fee – $750
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files work authorization request
• Handles all USCIS communications and requests for additional information

SERVICE: Travel Document Only
TYPE OF CASE: Form I-131, for Advance Parole, Refugee Travel Document, or Re-Entry Permit
Fee – $750
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Prepares & files application
• Handles all USCIS communications and requests for additional information

SERVICE: Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
TYPE OF CASE: Appeal of an Immigration Judge ‘s Order
Fee – $10,000
ATTORNEY ACTION:

• Reviews hearing transcript and Order for errors
• Researches case law thoroughly and prepares brief in support of appeal
• Prepares and files appeal with the BIA