Legal Fees
In the majority of O-1 petitions, the fees of a lawyer typically cost USD 10,000 to USD 15,000. It will vary according to the complexity of your case, as well as your background and the amount of work required to create your profile.
Some firms offer lower flat fees. For example:
- Beyond Border charges around USD 8,000 for an O-1 petition.
Legal fees usually cover
- Case evaluation and strategy
- Drafting the petition letter
- Organizing evidence
- Preparing forms and filing
- Organizing advisory opinion letters (where necessary)
Additional charges may apply to your case in the event that you require wide profile building, significant revision, or response to a Request for Evidence (RFE).
USCIS Filing Fees
Government filing fees depend on the size of the sponsoring company:
- They are between USD 830 and USD 1,655
- Larger employers generally pay a higher amount
In the event of premium processing, the fee is:
For premium processing, the overall USCIS filing fees for each petition exceed USD 4,000, particularly for larger businesses.
Total Estimated Cost to apply for an O-1 Visa
The majority of applicants can plan a budget:
- USD 12,000 to 20,000+ overall
(This is the legal fees, USCIS fees, and premium processing when you opt to do so)
The exact total depends on your attorney, the company filing the petition, and whether expedited processing is needed.
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