How Much Does an Immigration Lawyer Cost in Houston?
It's everyone's first question — and few answer it straight. Here's how immigration cases are billed, what the price includes, and how payment plans work.
No fine print: how an immigration case is billed
Most immigration cases are billed as a flat fee: a fixed price you receive in writing before anything starts — not a clock running by the hour. The amount depends on the type of case — a straightforward citizenship filing is not the same as a defensive asylum case in court — and on the complexity of your history: entries, record, prior cases.
Separate from attorney fees are the government's filing fees (USCIS or the court), paid directly to the agency. At your appointment we break both down separately, so you know exactly where every dollar goes. And if budget is the obstacle, we offer payment plans that fit a working family's real life.
One warning we care about: cheap gets expensive in immigration. An application botched by a notario or unlicensed preparer can cost you far more than money — it can cost you the case. Before paying anyone, ask who signs as your representative before the government.
Get your exact price in writing
The 5 factors behind your quote
01. The type of case
Citizenship, residency, asylum, court defense: each process demands different hours and expertise, and that sets the baseline.
02. Your history's complexity
Multiple entries, a record, prior orders, or denied cases require more strategy — and are quoted honestly up front.
03. A flat fee in writing
Before we start, you know your case's total price, in writing. No surprises and no hidden charges halfway through.
04. Government fees separate
USCIS and court filing fees are paid directly to the agency. We itemize them separately so the total is transparent.
05. A payment plan
We split fees into payments a working family can sustain — without your case stalling while you pay.
Questions about immigration pricing
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Most of our immigration cases can be paid in monthly installments agreed at the start. At your appointment we set a realistic plan for your budget — we'd rather build an honest plan than watch your case wait more years.
What does the quoted price include?
Your written quote details exactly what's covered: preparing and filing the applications, the evidence, communication with the government, and — when it applies — preparation for your interview or hearing. If something isn't included, you know it from day one.
Are USCIS fees included in the attorney's fees?
No — and be wary of anyone who blurs the two. Filing fees are paid to the government and are independent of attorney fees. We give you the full breakdown of both so you see your case's true total cost.
Why do prices vary so much between lawyers?
Because what you receive varies: the experience, who actually works your case, the interview preparation, and the response when something goes wrong. Compare what each quote includes — not just the number — and always ask who will sign as your representative.
Isn't a notario cheaper?
Notarios and form preparers cannot represent you before immigration authorities, and a badly filed form can close legal doors forever. A large share of the complicated cases we receive began as a cheap filing done wrong. In immigration, the mistake costs more than the lawyer.