Some immigration attorneys charge fees for their services on a flat or fixed-fee basis while others charge hourly rates. Other immigration attorneys charge a combination of fees depending on the particular circumstances of the case. A flat or fixed-fee agreement requires the client to pay the attorney a set amount of money to represent the client with a particular immigration issue. The benefit of this fee structure is that the client knows the legal costs from the start and can budget accordingly. With an hourly agreement, the client typically pays the attorney a retainer fee to begin work on a case and is charged according to the time spent working on the matter.
Our firm’s fees vary depending on the type and complexity of your particular immigration case. For many standard immigration services, Grinberg & Segal charges a "flat fee" for our services. For difficult cases or cases where the time involved in handling the case will vary, we charge an hourly rate. Our law firm has years of experience and expertise immigration law to ensure that your case is handled effectively, efficiently, and professionally. For more information on how Grinberg & Segal can assist you in regards to your immigration matter, please contact our office.
The fees charged by an immigration attorney can vary from case to case. The factors that often determine the appropriate fee include the complexity of the case as well as the attorney's experience and reputation. The more difficult the case, the more time the attorney will have to spend on the case to thoroughly prepare the matter. As such, a higher fee would be involved. The attorney's experience and reputation in the field also impacts the fees charged. It is not unreasonable to expect to pay more for an attorney with ten years of experience in the field rather than an attorney with only two years of experience.
Fees are the amount you will pay for the professional services provided by the attorney and his or her staff on your case. In addition to the attorney’s fees for professional services, you will be expected to pay for costs. Costs typically include any filing fees charged by the Bureau of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Service and courts, as well as other expenses such as postage, overnight delivery, photocopying, long-distance charges, etc. You should discuss with your attorney what is included in the quoted price as well as an estimate of the other expenses that may be incurred.
