At a glance
| Gale | Typical traditional firm | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published flat fee per filing; RFE responses usually included; USCIS fees at cost | Hourly or custom quotes; RFEs often billed separately |
| Case visibility | Real-time case dashboard for HR, employees and attorneys | Status updates by email or periodic reports |
| Intake | Guided questionnaires and document checklists | Email, PDFs and spreadsheets |
| Drafting | Technology-assisted drafting, attorney-reviewed | Drafted manually by paralegals and associates |
| Attorney involvement | A licensed attorney reviews and signs every petition | A licensed attorney reviews and signs every petition |
| Response time | 24-hour SLA on responding to questions | Varies by firm and partner workload |
Where Gale is stronger
- Predictable budgets. Every initial filing has a published flat fee, so finance can forecast the immigration budget a year ahead.
- Faster cycles. Structured intake and parallel workflows remove the weeks typically lost chasing documents.
- One source of truth. HR, employees and attorneys work in a shared case dashboard instead of email threads.
When a traditional firm may fit better
- Litigation in federal court, removal defense or complex criminal-immigration issues.
- Family-based or humanitarian cases outside Gale's employment-based focus.
- Organizations that need a single firm for immigration plus unrelated legal matters.
Switching from your current firm
Most teams move active and upcoming cases in about a week. Gale imports case history, schedules upcoming extensions, and the new attorney of record files a G-28 where needed. Read more about how Gale works for HR teams.
See the difference on your own caseload.
Bring a list of upcoming filings and we'll quote them line by line.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gale cheaper than a law firm?
Gale's published flat fees are often lower than hourly or custom-quoted firm pricing. Customers report average savings of about 30% versus traditional billing, though savings vary by case mix.
Are Gale's network attorneys real immigration lawyers?
Yes. Every case is handled by a licensed, experienced immigration attorney from Gale's independent network, who owns strategy and signs off before filing.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules, fees and processing times change frequently. Confirm current details with USCIS or a licensed immigration attorney.