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drksmoenNew member23 November 2012 12:33:58

We will be moving to Cuenca from California next September/October. We contacted an attorney's office in Cuenca to help with the immigration paperwork. We were told that their fees would be $1,600. This amount does not include government fees, of course.

Is this the normal market rate? We ask because someone had suggested that $400-$500 was normal, but I'm not sure if that was accurate and based on personal experience or simply a guess.

Does anyone have personal experience with this and could verify these fees are market rate?

Thanks so much.

Kevin and Bill Moen

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Loving EcuadorContributor23 November 2012 22:36:03

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Mmmh.. it is definitely too high. Legal fees are usually between US$ 600 and US$ 800. I would suggest to consider another lawyer. Check this forum thoroughly, there is an interesting number of legal services suggestions from experienced expats here. Good luck!

Domenick11 Active member

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Domenick11Active member24 November 2012 23:46:53

I offer a free residency visa consultation for any guest interested in the topic out of my B&B in Guayaquil, Murali Hostal. You DONT need to use a lawyer for this type of deal... you could just use a translator/facilitator for around $400 per person or even do it yourself if you speak Spanish. saludos, Dom

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Loving EcuadorContributor12 December 2012 04:08:26

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Thats right Dom!

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