Legal fees for the O-1B visa

Most immigration attorneys charge between US$10,000 and US$15,000 for an O-1B petition. This generally covers:

• Case evaluation and strategy
• Writing the letter of petition
• Organizing supporting evidence
• Filing and preparation of USCIS forms.
• Arranging directions of advisory opinions letters (where necessary)

More complicated cases or reactions to Requests of Evidence might entail extra costs.

O-1B visa USCIS filing fees

The filing fees charged by the government depend on the size of the company and a request to show premium processing.

• Base filing fees: approximately US$890 to US$1,300
• Premium processing (optional): US$2,900

If premium processing is used, total government fees can exceed US$4,000 per petition.

Cost of profile-building for O-1B visa

Some applicants invest in strengthening their credentials before filing. The cost of ethical profile development ranges from US$ 5,000 to US$20,000.

This may include:

• Structured press outreach
• Industry recognition initiatives
• Strategic positioning for awards or judging opportunities
• Portfolio and media presence development

Estimated total expenditure for the O-1B

For many applicants, the total cost of an O-1B visa ranges from approximately US$15,000 to US$35,000 or more, depending on the strength of the existing profile and whether premium processing is selected.

The total cost is also determined by the degree of curriculums to be undergone in order to have clear evidence of extraordinary ability in the field.