At Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates, we believe that high-quality immigration legal services should be affordable for every family.

Lighthouse provides its services to anyone regardless of income. Those living under 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) receive our lowest rate (base rate), and those living above 200% FPG are charged according to a sliding fee scale.

Your first appointment with us will cost $70. This is the price for a consultation with one of our licensed immigration attorneys or legal representatives. After the first consultation, you will be expected to pay fees based on 1) the type of service you are pursuing and 2) your household income. We accept cash, credit/debit card, or check.

A retainer agreement must be signed and a $300 retainer fee must be paid in order for us to be your legal representative. Service and government fees are due at the time of finalizing applications or petitions for submission to USCIS.

In addition to our office fees, Government Fees may be required depending on the case and process. Fee waivers may be available.

LIA will waive the consultation fee for people living in homeless or domestic violence shelters at the time of service.

Payment Plans

LIA offers payment plans. Please be aware that payment plans are not available for our Renewal Clinic and that payment plans only apply to legal service fees, not government fees. Please contact our office for more details at admin@lia-michigan.org or (616) 298-8984.

Cancellations

If you are unable to make your appointment or you are not prepared, call and cancel with at least 24-hour notice. Missing two or more appointments without calling in advance WILL result in the termination of your case.

Our office requires a minimum of 24-hour notice to reschedule or to refund the consultation fee.

This is a non-refundable fee if you decide not to retain our services or if you do not show up for your appointment.

This policy is strictly enforced.

Pricing

These prices are not exact and do not include government fees. LIA will require proof of income at your consultation to determine the exact price of the service. To find out which government fees may apply to your case, click here.

Depending on the availability of funding, client fees for some services may be covered by the Victim Advocacy Program or NALC funding.

I-129F Fiancé Petition: $670 / $1,340 / $2,025
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of your income
• Sliding scale LIA fee based on your income at 200% / 300% / 400% of FPL

I-130 Family Petition: $670 / $1,340 / $2,025
• Sliding scale LIA fee based on your income at 200% / 300% / 400% of FPL

I-730 Refugee Family Petition: $400 + $100 per derivative application
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of your income

Consular Processing: $1,080 / $2,165 / $3,350
• Sliding scale LIA fee based on your income at 200% / 300% / 400% of FPL

I-212 Reapply for Admission after Deportation/Removal: $1,360 / $2,540 / $3,960
• Sliding scale LIA fee based on your income at 200% / 300% / 400% of FPL
• Government fee waiver applicable

I-601 Waiver on Grounds of Inadmissibility: $1,360 / $2,540 / $3,960
• Sliding scale LIA fee based on your income at 200% / 300% / 400% of FPL
• Government fee waiver applicable

I-601a Stateside Waiver: $1,360 / $2,540 / $3,960
• Sliding scale LIA fee based on your income at 200% / 300% / 400% of FPL
• Government fee waiver applicable

I-842 Action on Approved Case: $370
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of your income

I-912 Request for Fee Waiver: $0
• Included with all applicable and eligible cases

N-400 Application for Naturalization: $565 / $1,135 / $1,720
• Sliding scale LIA fee based on your income at 200% / 300% / 400% of FPL
• Government fee waiver applicable

N-600 Application for Citizenship: $565 / $1,135 / $1,720
• Sliding scale LIA fee based on your income at 200% / 300% / 400% of FPL
• Government fee waiver applicable

Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA): $565 / $1,135 / $1,720
• Sliding scale LIA fee based on your income at 200% / 300% / 400% of FPL

I-131 Travel Permit (all varieties): $370

I-131 Advance Parole: $370

Court Appearance to Detroit or Chicago: $465

All services in this category are fixed fee, and ineligible for government fee waivers.

I-90 Renew/Replace Green Card: $370
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of income
• Government fee waiver applicable

N-565 Replacing Natz/Citz Certificate: $370
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of income
• Government fee waiver applicable

I-751 Removal of Conditions: $465 / $740 / $950
• Sliding scale LIA fee based on your income at 200% / 300% / 400% of FPL
• Government fee waiver applicable

I-765 Renew/Replace Work Permit: $370
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of income
• Government fee waiver applicable

DACA Renewal: $370
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of income
• Government fee waiver applicable

I-821 Temporary Protected Status - Renewal: $370
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of income
• Government fee waiver applicable

I-134a Online Declaration of Support: $540
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of income

LAUP/Intersection Ministries Citizenship Class Students Fee: $370
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of income
• Government fee waiver applicable

Military Parole in Place (MPIP) Initial Application: $540
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of income

Military Parole in Place Renewal: $370
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of income

I-589 Asylum (Affirmative): $1,800
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of your income
• Client responsible for fees but can use Deferred Payment Plan if fees not covered by grants

I-589 Asylum (Defensive): $2,885
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of your income
• Client responsible for fees but can use Deferred Payment Plan if fees not covered by grants

Pro Se Asylum Workshop: $0

I-821 Temporary Protected Status - Initial: $465
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of your income
• Government fee waiver applicable

U-Visa: $2,150
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of your income
• Government fee waiver applicable
• Client responsible for fees but can use Deferred Payment Plan if fees not covered by grants

U-Certificate: $370
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of your income

VAWA: $2,150
• Fixed LIA fee regardless of your income
• Government fee waiver applicable
• Client responsible for fees but can use Deferred Payment Plan if fees not covered by grants

I-751 with Extreme Cruelty Waiver: $695
• Sliding scale LIA fee based on your income at 200% / 300% / 400% of FPL
• Government fee waiver applicable

Criminal Record Review & Research: $300 per case when applicable

FOIA (Freedom of Information Act): $70 per request

Unanticipated RFE (Request for Evidence): $300 per request

I-539 Application to Extend/Change: $370

Power Of Attorney: $100

I-824 Action on Approved Case: $370

Brief Service: $70 per hour

In-House Translations: $30 per page

Notary: $10 per page

Passport Photos: $10 for set of 2 photos

Returned Check Fee: $15