Straight answers
What families ask us on the first call
How do I know a fee is really flat?
You get it in writing before you sign, with the filing it covers and the items it leaves out. If more work turns up, we tell you the price first, and you can say no.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes. Most clients split our fee into two or three payments, and the government's fee is paid separately when we file.
What if I only speak Spanish?
Arlette Saldivar and Marcelo Olivarez both work in Spanish. Landon Strickland works in English, and an interpreter joins when he needs to speak with you directly.
Do you go to the interview with me?
Yes, for green cards and citizenship a lawyer from our firm attends in person or by video, depending on where the agency holds it.
What should I never sign?
A blank form, or a form you haven't read in a language you understand. We read each form with you before it is filed.
Someone offered to file my papers cheaply. Should I accept?
Be careful. People who are not lawyers cannot give immigration advice, and a wrong filing can cost you your case. Ask to see a license, and call us if you're unsure.
Will you tell anyone my status?
No. What you tell us stays with us, and we don't share it with the agency, an employer or a neighbor.
What if my case is denied?
We read the decision with you the day it arrives, explain the options and quote any new work in writing. You decide what to do next.
A question we left out?
Text it to us. A lawyer answers, usually by the next business day.
The first call or text is free. Government filing fees are separate.