Both Manifest Law and Ellis Porter PLC handle EB-1A petitions. Manifest Law publishes its pricing starting at $8,995, and tiered money-back guarantees. Ellis Porter publishes pricing starting at $12,000.
Manifest Law offers a money-back guarantee Gold/Platinum/Diamond plans; Ellis Porter does not publish a guarantee. Ellise Porter doesn’t state whether RFE/NOID responses are includes, but does state the flat fee covers “all legal services.”; Manifest Law includes them only in the Diamond tier.
Side-by-Side Comparison
All data sourced from each firm's publicly available website, as of April 21, 2026. "Not published" means the firm does not publicly disclose this information.
| Feature | Manifest Law | Ellis Porter |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Manifest Legal Services LLC | Ellis Porter PLC |
| Headquarters | Arizona, serving clients nationwide | Troy & Ann Arbor, MI (US); London, UK |
| EB-1A starting feeLegal fees only; USCIS filing fees additional | $8,995 (Silver plan) | $12,000 |
| Fee structure | Tiered flat fee (4 plans) | Flat fee |
| Pricing published | Yes | Yes, but doesn’t outline what’s included |
| Payment plans | Up to 6 months | Yes, 15-16-month payment plans available |
| Money-back guarantee | Yes. Gold, Platinum, Diamond plans.Terms apply. | Not published |
| RFE / NOID response included | Diamond plan ($17,975) | Not published |
| Recommendation letters drafted | Yes | Not published |
| Attorney review per case | Minimum 2 attorneys per case | Not published |
| Ex-USCIS officer involvement | Ex-USCIS Appeals Officer — Platinum & Diamond; add-on for Silver & Gold | Not published |
| Client portal | Yes | Not published. 24/7 team access described; no formal portal mentioned |
| Response time standard | <5 Hours Response Time* | "Prompt" response and 24/7 access stated; no specific SLA published |
| I-485 / consular processing | Available (additional fee) | Available (additional fee) |
| Additional services | O-1, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW, family & corporate immigration, H-1B, PERM, consular processing, RFE response | H-1B, O-1, TN, EB-2 NIW, PERM, and more; US and UK offices |
*Response time is the average amount of time within which Manifest lawyers responded to communications from the client after formation of attorney-client relationship. Response time data is provided as of February 2026.
How Each Firm Approaches EB-1A
Based on publicly available information from each firm's website as of April 21, 2026.
Manifest Law
- Minimum 2-attorney review on every case (W-2 or vetted co-counsel)
- Ex-USCIS Appeals Officer review on Platinum/Diamond plans, or as an add-on
- Attorney-led case strategy, not documentation-only
- Client portal with real-time tracking and guaranteed timelines
- Specializes in tech, AI, startups, and non-traditional fields
- Money-back guarantee for certain plans (terms apply)
Ellis Porter
- Deep focus on understanding each client's unique professional achievements
- Free initial profile evaluation offered
- Two pricing tiers by applicant type: researchers ($12,000) and non-researchers ($24,000)
- US offices in Michigan; international office in London
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Manifest Law and Ellis Porter for EB-1A?
Both are flat-fee firms with personalized EB-1A case strategies. Ellis Porter publishes two fee tiers — $12,000 (researchers) and $24,000 (non-researchers) — with 16-month payment plans. Manifest Law starts at $8,995 with four tiered plans. Manifest Law offers money-back guarantees on Gold/Platinum/Diamond plans; Ellis Porter does not advertise a guarantee. Manifest Law offers ex-USCIS officer review on select plans; Ellis Porter does not.
Does Ellis Porter publish its EB-1A pricing?
Ellis Porter confirms it charges $12,000 for researchers filing EB-1A petitions and $24,000 for non-researchers. They state they offer a free profile evaluation.
Does Ellis Porter offer a money-back guarantee?
Not published. No money-back or satisfaction guarantee is mentioned on the Ellis Porter website.
About This Comparison
This comparison presents facts sourced from each firm’s publicly available website as of April 21, 2026. This content is published by Manifest Law. It is not legal advice. Approval rates, pricing, and policies are subject to change. Verify directly with each firm before making a decision.
Sources: manifestlaw.com and ellisporter.com
*NOTE: Ellis Porter has a second site highskilledimmigration.com. This comparison is based on the main firm website ellisporter.com.
About the Author
Content Lead
Haley Davidson is Manifest Law's Content Lead, covering all topics related to U.S. visas and Green Cards. She's passionate about making complex topics easy to understand, like immigration law.
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