Legal fees for O-1 Visa
The cost of covering attorney fees related to O-1 petition is between US$10,000 to US$15,000. This usually covers:
- Case assessment and eligibility inspection.
- Preparation of petition and legal briefs.
- Organizing and displaying evidence.
- Preparing USCIS forms
- Filing and case monitoring
Additional charges may be charged in case of more complicated cases or RFEs.
USCIS filing fees for O-1 Visa
Government charges are based on the scale of the sponsoring firm and in case you make any demand on premium processing.
- Base filing fees: approximately US$890 to US$1,300
- Premium processing (optional): US$2,900
With premium processing, total USCIS fees per petition can reach US$4,000 or more.
Profile-building costs for O-1 Visa
Many O-1 applicants invest in strengthening their professional profile before filing. Ethical profile development can cost between US$5,000 and US$20,000, depending on the scope of work.
This may include:
- Public relations support for legitimate media coverage
- Strategic positioning for awards or judging opportunities
- Professional branding and portfolio development
- Industry visibility initiatives
Total estimated budget for O-1
To the majority of applicants, the actual overall expenses of obtaining an O-1 visa will be at minimum US$15,000 up to US$35,000 and above depending on the degree of profile construction needed and the premium processing option.
The final figure depends on your starting profile strength and how much preparation is needed to meet the extraordinary ability standard.
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