Immigration Legal Cost Calculator

Estimate immigration attorney fees by petition type and case complexity.

Legal Disclaimer

This calculator provides general estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, regulations, and court procedures vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed attorney in your area for advice specific to your situation.

Inputs

Petition Type (1=Family, 2=H-1B, 3=EB GC, 4=Naturalization, 5=Asylum)

Complexity (1=Standard, 2=Complex, 3=Highly Complex)

Number of Dependents

RFE Response Needed (1=Yes, 0=No)

Appeal/Motion (1=Yes, 0=No)

Tab to move between fields

Results

Total Estimated Cost

$14,010.00

≈ 7 gaming PCs

Attorney Fees

$11,000.00

≈ 7 months of rent

Government Fees$3,010.00

Dependent Fees$3,000.00

RFE Response Fee$0.00

Appeal Fee$0.00

How to Use This Calculator

Select Petition Type: Family, H-1B, Employment-Based Green Card, Naturalization, or Asylum.
Set Case Complexity: Standard, Complex, or Highly Complex (RFEs, appeals, unusual circumstances).
Enter Number of Dependents included in the case.
Toggle RFE Response Needed and Appeal/Motion if anticipated.
Review Total Cost broken down by Attorney Fees and Government Fees.
Get multiple attorney quotes — immigration attorney fees vary significantly by experience and location.

How the result changes with Number of Dependents

Number of Dependents	Total Estimated Cost	Attorney Fees
0.8	$11,568.00	$9,200.00
2.8	$15,638.00	$12,200.00
5.2	$20,522.00	$15,800.00
7.2	$24,592.00	$18,800.00

What each input means

Petition Type (1=Family, 2=H-1B, 3=EB GC, 4=Naturalization, 5=Asylum): Type of immigration petition.
Complexity (1=Standard, 2=Complex, 3=Highly Complex): Case complexity level.
Number of Dependents: Dependents included in the case.
RFE Response Needed (1=Yes, 0=No): Whether a Request for Evidence response is anticipated.
Appeal/Motion (1=Yes, 0=No): Whether an appeal or motion to reopen may be needed.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Petition Type (1=Family, 2=H-1B, 3=EB GC, 4=Naturalization, 5=Asylum) = 3, Complexity (1=Standard, 2=Complex, 3=Highly Complex) = 1, Number of Dependents = 2, RFE Response Needed (1=Yes, 0=No) = 0 = 5 input(s) provided
Calculate Total Estimated Cost
Total Estimated Cost
14010 = $14,010
Calculate Attorney Fees
Attorney Fees
11000 = $11,000
Calculate Government Fees
Government Fees
3010 = $3,010
Calculate Dependent Fees
Dependent Fees
3000 = $3,000