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Three real options for your I-130: do it yourself, use ImFiled, or hire a full-service immigration attorney. Here's how they stack up.
If your case is complex — criminal history, prior removal orders, or prior denials — we'll route you to an attorney at prescreening.
What attorney review means
Completeness review is not legal representation — and why that's still worth it
The attorney review included in our service is an administrative completeness check. A licensed immigration attorney on our review network reviews your completed package to verify that all required fields are filled, the supporting documents USCIS expects are listed, and the package is internally consistent before it goes back to you for filing.
That attorney does not represent you. They do not take on your case. They do not give you legal advice about whether you're eligible, what to say in a future interview, or how to handle a complication. If you need any of that, you need to hire a lawyer directly — and we'll tell you when that's the case.
So why is completeness review still worth $699? Because the most common reasons USCIS rejects or delays an I-130 are administrative: missing signatures, missing documents, wrong edition of the form, internal inconsistencies. A trained attorney catches those before you send anything in. Pure software alternatives don't have a human in the loop — we do, every time.
When to choose which
Who each option is actually for
DIY (self-file)
For filers who are confident the case is simple, have the time to read USCIS instructions carefully, and are comfortable organizing the supporting documents themselves. Free, but the time and rejection-risk cost is real.
ImFiled — flat $699
For filers who want the time-savings and structure of guided preparation, plus a licensed attorney sanity-check before submission. Straightforward family petitions, predictable pricing, and a human in the loop.
Full-service immigration attorney
For complex cases: criminal history, prior removal orders, denied prior petitions, pending court matters, or any situation where you need actual legal advice and representation. Typically $2,500–$5,000+.
Ready to get started?
Answer a few questions. We'll build your package. An attorney reviews it. You file.
Flat $699 · Attorney-reviewed · Not a law firm · USCIS-ready package