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How much on average does it cost, in legal fees, to process a TN visa and an EB-2 Green Card application?

I've had two US employers now and both have promised to bring me down and then backed off because of costs (I'll be covering relocation).

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If you are Canadian you don't really need a lawyer for a TN application. Just prepare your own supporting documents (including offer letter) and go to your nearest US land border. It's relatively straightforward, just be polite with the border agent, and if your application is valid you should have no problems.

I've represented myself twice and it was a smooth process.

I did offer to do that but they insist on using Fragomen.

$160.00 filling fee. $2500 for employer to speed up process.

The lawyer involved costs a lot more, and is likely what GP post is asking about.

Legal fees for both vary greatly but I've seen anywhere from $1500 to $5000 for a TN application/petition with $2000-$2500 the most common and $2500 to $10000 for an NIW petition with $5000-$7500 the most common.

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