Flat rate
Flat-rate H-1B filing for employers
One published price for petition prep — not an hourly estimate that climbs. $2,999 covers LCA and I-129 work with a lawyer on every case, including attorney response if USCIS issues an RFE. Government fees stay separate.
98.6% published success rate · RFE attorney work included in filing fee
What the flat rate includes
A real flat rate is the price you pay when the petition is hard — not only when intake is clean.
01
LCA + I-129 prep
Prevailing wage, worksite, notice posting, PAF, Form I-129, support letter, and evidence packet — prepared for filing.
02
Lawyer on every case
A licensed U.S. immigration attorney reviews the petition. Not a DIY form filler with optional counsel.
03
RFE response included
If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence, attorney work to respond is inside the same flat filing fee — no surprise invoice when the case gets harder.
04
Petition doubts — talk freely
Questions on duties, wage level, worksite, or evidence are included. You are not billed for every call or email during prep.
05
Live case visibility
HR sees document status, who’s next, LCA and petition milestones, and USCIS updates in one dashboard.
06
Candidate portal
Your hire uploads passport, degree, and prior approvals securely — HR is not the middleman for every file.
Not included
- · USCIS and DOL government fees (I-129 base, ACWIA, fraud, asylum program, registration)
- · Optional premium processing (Form I-907 — currently $2,965)
- · Public Law 114-113 fee when the 50/50 rule applies
- · Separate H-4 dependent filings (priced on their own flat fee)
Flat rate vs hourly H-1B counsel
| Feature | Flat rate (h1bfiling) | Typical hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Petition prep quote | Published $2,999 | Estimate that often rises |
| RFE attorney response | Included in filing fee | Often $1,000–$5,000+ extra |
| Employer questions during prep | Included | Billed in 6–15 min increments |
| Case status for HR | Live dashboard | Email the firm and wait |
| Finance predictability | Budget one number + gov fees | Open-ended matter balance |
Flat-rate H-1B FAQs
- What is flat-rate H-1B filing?
- Flat-rate H-1B filing means the employer pays one published professional fee for petition preparation — not an open-ended hourly matter. On h1bfiling.com, full LCA and I-129 prep is $2,999. That fee includes lawyer review and attorney work to respond if USCIS issues an RFE. USCIS and DOL government fees are separate.
- Is flat rate the same as flat fee?
- Yes — employers search both “flat rate H-1B” and “flat fee H-1B.” Both mean predictable legal/prep pricing per case. The important follow-up is whether RFE responses and employer consultations are inside that number or billed later.
- Does the flat rate include USCIS fees?
- No. Government fees (I-129 base, ACWIA, fraud prevention, asylum program, registration, and optional premium processing) are paid to USCIS/DOL and vary by employer size and case type. Use the free H-1B cost calculator for an all-in estimate.
- Does flat-rate H-1B filing include RFE response?
- On h1bfiling.com, yes — attorney work to respond to an RFE is included in the $2,999 filing flat rate. Many “flat fee” quotes elsewhere exclude RFE work and bill $1,000–$5,000+ if USCIS asks for more. Always ask before you compare.
- Who is flat-rate filing for?
- Mid-size employers filing roughly 1–20 H-1B cases per year — transfers, lottery-selected petitions, extensions, and amendments — who want published pricing and case visibility without a global mobility retainer.
- What is your published success rate?
- We publish a 98.6% success rate on H-1B petitions prepared and filed through h1bfiling.com (approvals and approvals after RFE response). See the methodology page for definitions. Outcomes still depend on case facts and USCIS adjudication.