Questions and answers

A 45-minute meeting with an attorney, by phone, video or in person. We listen, check eligibility, look for problems early, and explain the route, the flat fee and an honest time range. It costs $150, credited to your flat fee if you hire us within 30 days. If we are not the right firm for your case, we tell you and suggest who is.

Sí. Marisol Ibarra, Luis Ochoa y Ana Paredes hablan español. Puede hacer su consulta, revisar sus documentos y recibir todas las llamadas en español. (Yes: consultations, documents and calls in Spanish.)

Yes. Many families call us after a Request for Evidence, a denial or an interview notice. We review exactly what was filed first, then tell you what we can fix and what it will cost, in writing.

We focus on family cases filed with USCIS and the State Department. If you have a court case or a removal order, we will say so in the consultation and refer you to a removal defense attorney we trust.

Yes. Each kind of case has one attorney fee, written in your fee letter before you sign. If the scope changes, for example a new RFE on a case you filed yourself, we tell you the cost before doing any extra work.

No. Government fees are paid directly to the agency and they change from time to time. Your fee letter lists the current amounts before anything is filed, so there are no surprises.

Most flat fees can be split into up to six monthly payments with no interest. The plan is written into your fee letter.

We give you an honest range for your kind of case, based on the agency's current published processing times and the Visa Bulletin where it applies. Those numbers change, so we check them with you again as the case moves. We never promise a date.

Usually not. Agencies accept expedite requests only for narrow reasons, such as a severe medical emergency or serious financial loss. If you may qualify, we tell you and prepare the request.

In many Latin American countries, a notario público is a kind of lawyer. In the United States, a notary public only witnesses signatures and cannot give legal advice or represent you. Only licensed attorneys and accredited representatives at recognized organizations can. We are licensed attorneys, and we say it plainly because families lose money and time to people who are not.

Yes. What you tell us is protected by attorney-client confidentiality. We do not share your information with immigration enforcement or anyone else without your permission.

No lawyer can. The government decides every case. What we promise is careful preparation, honest advice about the risks, and that you will always know what is happening and why.