Batara Immigration Law

I charge $80.00 for an initial consultation. Here’s why. Our appointment may take 30 minutes. It may take two hours. When you first call, I do not know anything about what it will take to succeed. Because no two cases are exactly alike, it’s unfair to your family to base your case plan and strategy on guessing. Winning requires the best possible analysis from the start of our relationship.

I cannot answer that question without a consultation. I do not have the faintest clue what is needed for success. Maybe a particular strategy will work, maybe it won’t. Let’s say I give you a general price quote. Then you come into my office a few days later. I find out more about your case and I tell you that your case will cost more than the fee we discussed. You won’t be happy.

This is a hard question to answer. The answer is maybe, maybe not. It depends on the facts of your case and your understanding of the immigration system. You should think carefully about possible issues you might face on the road to permanent residency or citizenship. Sometimes, potential problems that seem small to clients are far more serious to government officials. If you know enough about immigration law to defend yourself and avoid mistakes, you may not need to hire a lawyer. Yet, since losing can mean being deported from the U.S. and separation from your spouse and family, helping yourself is not a risk you should take lightly.

Without a personalized consultation, I cannot answer this question. Moreover, because no 2 cases are exactly alike, your case is different in some aspects than any other case that I have ever handled. Some cases may be similar to other cases, but your case has unique facts specific only to you and your family. That’s why taking cookie-cutter approaches to immigration law are wrong. But as an attorney who has practiced immigration law for over 20 years and helped immigrants from almost 100 countries, I’ve been fortunate to handle a wide range of legal challenges involving immigrant visas, permanent residency, citizenship, and deportation issues. Coupled with my training at Harvard Law School, I’ve learned good lawyering requires not only perseverance but also purposefulness, not only compassion but also commitment. Based on these experiences, I am confident if I can perceive legal options to win your case, I can structure solutions to improve your chances for immigration success.

No, I cannot guarantee you will win your case. But I will tell you this. I refuse to take a cookie-cutter approach to your case. At our first meeting, I will dive into the ins and outs of your situation, and provide you with my opinion about the obstacles you might have to face. I will explain potential courses of action. When it comes to deciding what steps to take, you and I will reach that conclusion together. I cannot guarantee the final result. I will not make false promises. If I cannot help you, I will let you know right at the start. Once I accept your case, it’s based on my belief that I can make a difference in helping you and your family reach your immigration goals.

To help you, we need to know more about your immigration case. Before we can work with you, we need you to schedule a consultation with our office to discuss your dreams and goals, issues and obstacles. If we cannot help you, we will let you know right at the start. If we accept your case, it’s based on our belief that we can make a difference in helping you and your family reach your immigration goals.

I charge $80.00 for an initial consultation. Here’s why. I believe winning requires providing you with the best possible analysis from the beginning of our relationship. Many clients call my office with questions like, “What will you charge to help my husband get a green card?” I cannot answer such question with integrity until after we meet for a full and comprehensive consultation. When you first call, the reality is that I do not know anything about what it will take to win. Because no two cases are exactly alike, it’s unfair to your family and it’s unfair to my office to base fees on guessing. Consider taking your car in for repairs or visiting a dentist. Similarly, I need to sit down with you to learn more about your immigration history and personal circumstances, so that I can give you honest and genuine advice about what can help and what can hurt your efforts to obtain or maintain lawful immigration status in the United States.

Almost from the beginning, most clients have thoughts like, "What will you charge to help my husband get a green card?” Or “How much will it cost to fight my father’s deportation case at immigration court?” I understand your concerns. But I suggest slowing down for a moment. You’re jumping the gun. Even though all clients worry about how much legal help will cost, I don’t think this is the best way to start your case. Instead, I feel the first question you should ask is, “What do I need to do for me, my family, and children to live together legally in the United States?” In my view, far too many people make their immigration hiring decisions based on what it’s going to cost. Sometimes, that may be the right criteria. Most of the time, it’s not. The problem is you don’t know what you don’t know. And because you don't know, I don't know. I charge for advice, guidance, counsel, and support. I cannot determine this amount until we have a full-fledged consultation.