U.S. immigration laws can be difficult to understand. Immigrants frequently choose to file their applications with the assistance of an immigration attorney. However, legal fees have increased substantially in recent years due to the complexity of immigration laws. The average rate for an attorney varies according to area but expect to pay around $300 per hour. Some immigration attorneys charge per hour, while others charge per case, petition or application. The rates also vary from state to state and whether you choose to work with a large law firm or an independent lawyer.

Submitting your own application application with the assistance of our U.S. Immigration Guides (available for $49.95) can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars in legal fees. Please refer to the chart below for additional information.

Type of Application	Average Attorney Fee	Application Guide
Asylum or Refugee Application	$1,400	$49.95
B-1 Business or B-2 Tourist Visa Extension of Stay	$900	$49.95
B-1 Business Visa	$600	$49.95
B-2 Tourist Visa	$600	$49.95
Birth Certificate Replacement Guide	$400	$49.95
C-1 Transit Visa	$700	$49.95
Certificate of United States Citizenship	$500	$49.95
Certificate of United States Naturalization	$500	$49.95
Change of Address for Green Card and Visa Holders	$600	$49.95
Deportation from the United States	$2,800	$49.95
Drivers License Application Guide	$400	$49.95
E-1 Treaty Trader Visa	$2,800	$49.95
E-2 Treaty Investor Visa	$2,500	$49.95
E-3 Work Visa for Australians	$900	$49.95
F-1 Student Visa	$700	$49.95
FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Request an Immigration File	$400	$49.95
Form I-9 Employment Eligibility and Identity Verification Guide	$400	$49.95
Form I-94/I-94W Arrival/Departure Record	$500	$49.95
Green Card Application Guide	$1750	$49.95
Green Card Information Guide	$500	$49.95
Green Card Lottery Application Guide	$400	$49.95
Green Card Renewal	$700	$49.95
Green Card Replacement	$700	$49.95
Green Card through Adoption	$1,900	$49.95
Green Card through Employment	$1,100	$49.95
Green Card through Investment	$3,200	$49.95
Green Card through Marriage	$2,700	$49.95
Green Card through Relatives	$1,900	$49.95
Green Card Updates (including Name Changes)	$700	$49.95
H-1B Work Visa for College Educated Professionals	$1,900	$49.95
H-2B Work Visa for Skilled and Unskilled Workers	$1,200	$49.95
H-3 Trainee Visa	$1,600	$49.95
ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) Guide	$600	$49.95
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa	$1,400	$49.95
K-1 Visa for Fiancée or Fiancé	$1,900	$49.95
L-1 Intracompany Transfer Work Visa	$900	$49.95
Medical Exam Information Guide (incl. list of approved doctors)	$400	$49.95
O-1 Visa (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability / Achievement)	$1,400	$49.95
P Visa for Athletes and Entertainers	$1,400	$49.95
R-1 Religious Worker Visa	$900	$49.95
Reentry Permit	$550	$49.95
Remove Conditions on Permanent Residence (Green Card)	$1,150	$49.95
Social Security Card Application Guide	$400	$49.95
TN Nafta Work Visa	$900	$49.95
United States Citizenship Application	$1,700	$49.95
United States Passport Application Guide	$800	$49.95
United States Passport Card Application Guide	$800	$49.95
United States Passport Renewal and Replacement Guide	$800	$49.95
United States Work Visa for Nurses	$1,900	$49.95
Visa Waiver Program	$400	$49.95

U.S. Immigration Support offers an extensive catalog of United States Immigration Guides in PDF format. Immigration guides contain application requirements, filing instructions, fee information, a list of required documents, and all the required USCIS application forms.