What 'public charge' actually means in 2026
Which benefits count, which don't, and the one line on the form people overthink.
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Immigration forms and letters, explained in the language you actually speak.
J.D., Member of the State Bar of Texas · Bar no. TX-884301 · Houston, TX
Immigration paperwork is high-stakes and usually high-stress. I prepare and review applications and supporting letters on a flat fee, in plain language, so you know what each form does and what comes next. Most of my clients hear back the same day.
These are the whole price. No retainer, no hourly billing.
Family-based petition (I-130) packet
Typically 5 business days
Adjustment of status review
Typically 6 business days
Citizenship application review (N-400)
Typically 48 hours
Which benefits count, which don't, and the one line on the form people overthink.
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A short walkthrough of the evidence and signature mistakes that cost applicants months.
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Green cards, citizenship, family petitions, and the forms that get returned for typos. Ask a bar-verified lawyer before you file.
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