When you hire an immigration attorney, do you have to pay all his fees upfront before he files the case ?

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   Alena ShautsovaPro

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   Answered February 22, 2013 17:51. It's all about a contract between you and an attorney. Both of you can negotiate the price and payment plan, but none of you is obligated to accept the offered terms.

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   Gen Kimura

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   Answered February 22, 2013 17:46. You can always ask attorneys a payment plan.

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   Rebecca T White

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   Answered February 22, 2013 17:48. Attorneys may have differing fee arrangements. You may try on aila.org or avvo to find other attorneys that may assist you. If I can be of further assistance please let me know.

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   J Ferrari

   Los Angeles Immigration Attorney

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   Answered February 22, 2013 17:46. What fees have to be paid when depends on what the retainer with the attorney states.

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