Do we really need an attorney to file for 7th year H1B extension?

[pharma_1800]

I know this question may look silly. I didn't see any thread related to this.

I need to file for a 7th year extension (both H1 and H4). I checked with couple of lawyers and they are charging too much. ($1500). Is this the normal rate? Do we really need an attorney to file for extension?

Please share your experience if you have applied it by yourself.

 

[immportuser]

attorney charges

my attorney is charging $2400 for filing 7th year extension. I'm thinking of renouncing H1 and switch to EAD. thy are just ripping me off.

 

[pharma_1800]

My only worry is if something goes wrong with I-485 (denied), then EAD will become invalid and we will be out of status. I am not sure whether motion to appeal will make EAD valid to continue our work.

Can anyone through some light on this?