Originally Posted by RBCal
Yes, it is expensive. My workplace makes the person applying for a visa pay for the lawyer for all the paperwork (unless they really, really want the person). The cost for this can be as much as $5000
I was informed that they're not legally allowed to pass that cost onto the applicant. I was also informed that the visa cost is $1500 so some lawyer is making a lot of money on that deal!