IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICE
U visa / crime victim petition (I-918)
For an eligible victim of certain qualifying criminal activity seeking U nonimmigrant status based on the statutory requirements and supporting law-enforcement certification.
STARTING YOUR CASE
What this service involves
We begin by reviewing your immigration history, eligibility, documents and goals. This helps us determine whether the standard service described here fits your situation and what evidence will be needed.
PREPARING YOUR RECORD
Typical documents we review
The exact documents depend on your history, eligibility and the filing requirements.
- Records of the qualifying criminal activity
- Information for law-enforcement certification
- Personal declaration and evidence of harm and assistance
LEGAL PREPARATION
How we prepare the case
We evaluate eligibility and certification requirements, prepare the principal I-918 petition and assemble ordinary supporting materials.
We explain the filing plan and any case-specific concerns before the representation begins.
FLAT-FEE SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
What is included and what costs extra
Flat attorney fee for one principal U nonimmigrant status petition (Form I-918). Includes eligibility and qualifying-crime analysis, evidence review, preparation of the personal declaration, assistance requesting one Form I-918 Supplement B law enforcement certification, Form I-918 petition and supporting exhibit preparation, USCIS filing, and preparation of one initial Form I-765 application when eligible. Excludes Form I-192 inadmissibility waivers, qualifying family member derivative petitions, adjustment of status, EOIR representation, translations, extended certification disputes, motions; these require separate representation. Law enforcement certification is not guaranteed. Where applicable, responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) relating to the covered matter are included in the flat attorney fee. Any USCIS Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) response arising from this covered application or representation, like a related Request for Evidence (RFE) response, is included in the stated flat attorney fee at no additional attorney charge.
The signed representation agreement controls the exact scope. Government fees and outside costs, where applicable, are not included unless expressly stated.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before we begin
Are government filing fees included in the price?
No. The displayed amount is the attorney fee. USCIS, consular, medical, translation and other third-party charges, when applicable, are separate unless the specific scope expressly says otherwise.
Will you charge an extra attorney fee if USCIS sends an RFE or NOID?
No additional attorney fee is charged for RFE or NOID responses arising within a Green Chavez matter already covered by a flat-fee representation agreement. The separately priced RFE and NOID services are only for new clients with applications filed independently or by another firm.
How do I find out whether my case fits this standard fee?
Contact our office for a case-specific eligibility and scope review. If your situation falls outside the listed service, we will explain the additional work and fees in writing before you hire us.