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1 Immigration Attorney Fees 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 cost associated with travel. This is not an exhaustive list, so if you require services that are not listed, please contact the office at (443) to receive a fee quote. Payment plans are available! Service Type of Case Fee Attorney Actions For cases where Visa is immediately available and the I-485 can be filed simultaneously Immediate Relative (Spouse/Parent/ Child) & Brother/ Sister $2250 Prepares & files Visa & adjustment petition Work authorization request and travel permit are included Prepares client for adjustment interview Consular Processing Abroad Immediate Relative (Spouse/Parent/ Child) & Brother/ Sister Attendance at interview $1250 Prepares & files Visa petition and the affidavit of support with supporting documents

2 Assists with forms for consular processing Visa Petition Only (for cases where Visa is not yet available) K-3 Visa (Consular Processing + Adjustment of Status) Immediate Relative (Spouse/Parent/ Child) & Brother/ Sister Spouse (Husband/Wife) & DOS communications and $500 Prepares & files Visa Communicates with USCIS and responds to $2000 Prepares & files Visa Assists with forms for consular processing & DOS communications and Prepares and files application Prepares you for Interview

3 (2 yr Conditional) I-751 Joint Filing (ongoing marriage) CR-1 of Conditions (I-751) *Attendance at interview will be an charge $1000 Prepares & files Communicates with USCIS and responds to (2 yr Conditional) I-751 Good Faith Waiver (abuse, divorce or death) CR-1 of Conditions (I-751) *Attendance at interview will be an charge $1200 Prepares & files Communicates with USCIS and responds to Prepares client for interview (K-1 Visa) Consular Processing Fiancée Visa (Part I) $1000 *Attendance at interview will be an charge Prepares & files Assists with forms for consular processing

4 & DOS communications and (K-1 Visa) Consular Processing + Adjustment of Status Citizenship Naturalization Fiancée Visa (Both Parts) N-400 Naturalization $1500 Prepares & files Visa Assists with forms for consular processing & DOS communications and Prepares & files application after marriage Preparation session for Adjustment of Status interview *Attendance at interview will be an charge $800 Prepares & files

5 Helps prepare you for naturalization test I-601 Waiver filed in US with Adjustment of Status I-601 Waiver filed during consular green card process I-I-212, for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or I I-212 Waiver filed in US *Attendance at interview will be an charge I-601 Waiver $1000 Preparation of I-601 waiver package I-601 Waiver $1250 Prepares I-601 waiver package & DOS communications and I-212 Waiver $1250 Prepares I-212 waiver package I I-212 Waiver $2000 Prepares I I- 212 waiver package

6 during Adjustment of Status case I I-212 Waiver filed during consular green card process J1 Waiver filed with DOS I-212(d)(3) waiver and/or I-192 TN NAFTA Professional Visa I I-212 Waiver (filed abroad) J1 Waiver for Exchange Visitor Nonimmigrant Waiver Nonimmigrant Visa for Canadian or Mexican Nationals Only $2000 Prepares I I- 212 waiver packages $1500 Prepares J1 waiver package Handles all DOS $1500 Prepares waiver package Handles all DOS $2000 Prepares & files or CBP communications and

7 Helps prepare you for TN Visa interview at border Affirmative Asylum and/or Withholding of Form I-589 $3000 Prepares & files asylum application Work authorization request included U Nonimmigrant Status (U Visa) Petition Form I-918 & Supplement B Prepares client for asylum interview Includes attendance at asylum interview $2500 Prepares & files U- Visa Includes preparation and filing of the application

8 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Petition Form I-360 $2000 Prepares & files VAWA Includes preparation and filing of the application Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition for Relatives Form I-730 $250 Prepares & files relative petition for each relative Defensive Asylum and/or Withholding of and/or Relief under the Convention (BALTIMORE IMMIGRATION COURT ONLY) & DOS communications and $3500 Prepares & files Asylum/ Withholding/ CAT

9 Against Torture (CAT) Includes appearances at Master Calendar (s) Prepares you for the Asylum Merits Voluntary Departure Cancellation of for LPR s or Non-LPR s (BALTIMORE IMMIGRATION COURT ONLY) (BALTIMORE IMMIGRATION COURT ONLY) Represents you at the Asylum Merits $800 Preparation and Filing of Voluntary Departure Appearances at Master Calendar (s) $3000 Prepares & files Cancellation of Includes Adjustment of Status Includes appearances at Master Calendar (s) Prepares you for the Cancellation of

10 Merits Cancellation under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) NACARA Special Rule Cancellation (BALTIMORE IMMIGRATION COURT ONLY) (BALTIMORE IMMIGRATION COURT ONLY) Represents you at Cancellation of Merits $2500 Prepares & files Cancellation Includes appearances at Master Calendar (s) Prepares you for the Cancellation Merits Represents you at Cancellation Merits $2500 Prepares & files Cancellation Includes appearances at Master Calendar (s)

11 Prepares you for the Cancellation Merits Adjustment of status under INA 245, INA 245(i), or INA 249 Motion to Change Venue Prosecutorial Discretion (BALTIMORE IMMIGRATION COURT ONLY) Represents you at Cancellation Merits $2500 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 (s) Prepares you for the Merits Represents you at Merits $500 Prepares & files Motion with the Immigration Court $600 Prepares & files with ICE

12 Motion to Reopen or Motion to Reconsider Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) Work Only Travel Document Only Motion filed with the deciding body, i.e. either the USCIS, Immigration Court, or Board of Appeals (BIA) $1800 Prepares & files Motion to Reopen or Reconsider with Supporting Documentation *Does not include the fees for filing the appropriate relief application, or EAD. Form I-821D $750 Prepares & files DACA Form I-765 $250 Prepares & files work authorization request Form I-131, for Advance Parole, $250 Prepares & files application

13 Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) Refugee Travel Document, or Re-Entry Permit Appeal of a Immigration Judge s Order $4500 Reviews hearing transcript and Order for errors Researches case law thoroughly and prepares brief in support of appeal Crimmigration Consultations for Criminal Defense Attorneys or Individuals Applying for Immigration Benefits Criminal with Immigration Consequences Prepares and files appeal with the BIA $150 Criminal defense attorneys who need assistance in advising their clients of the immigration consequences of their criminal charges may call for advice on how to proceed with their case. Individuals who are applying for immigration benefits such as naturalization may also call for advice on how to complete their applications.

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