How Much Does it Cost to Hire an Immigration Lawyer

When filling out forms and gathering documents to be submitted with your immigration application, you may be considering the benefits of hiring an immigration lawyer. This being said, with all the costs involved with processing an application, you might not want to further invest in retaining an immigration lawyer.

So what is the reality of, in terms of costs, hiring an immigration lawyer?

There is no one figure that can be given as an answer. Various factors may contribute to the how much it would cost to hire an immigration lawyer including,

• The size of the firm
• How well seasoned the lawyer(s) is/are
• How difficult the case is

Usually, if the firm is larger, the prices will also be higher. You have to think in the perspective that you are hiring a team to work for you and so each member needs to be reimbursed. This is not to say that it will be unaffordable. You may feel more comfortable with the knowledge that a group of experts will be assisting you, which is worth it in itself.

For example, when dealing with any application, you may face criminal convictions that deem you inadmissible. At Akrami & Associates, one of our team members may be dealing with the application, while another will have more expertise in helping you overcome your inadmissibility.

Like any profession, a more experienced person will be worth more. In our culture, a hierarchy can be seen; a surgeon is paid more than a family doctor, a manager is paid more than a sales associate. All of it is commensurate with experience and skillset.

As an immigration lawyer, the more number of years they have worked in the field is an extra year of knowledge, skill, and connections that they have formed. At Akrami & Associates, each individual team member has at least five years of direct experience with immigration law as well as having completed countless applications.

Finally, the cost of retaining the services of an immigration firm will depend on the complexity of the case. Although the cost to hire a firm will initially seem high, you have to keep in mind the time and commitment required to complete an application.

It is important to note that the service of an immigration lawyer is not required by law. This being said, there are definite benefits to retaining one. Although the rate may seem high, it is the future of your spouse, your parents, or your grandparents; you being allowed to work, study, or visit Canada, that is at stake.

At Akrami & Associates, we offer the expertise and skillset without the high costs. Call us today to find out more.