Recruiter coordination fees and legal fees are different items and should be quoted separately. Government fees for whichever route applies are set independently and should be confirmed at their current amounts. Who reimburses the applicant for anything is a term to agree in writing, not something to assume.
Agree the money before the work starts
Write down which party pays for legal review, credential evaluation, translation, travel and any filing costs, and whether reimbursement depends on the applicant starting or staying. Ambiguity here surfaces at the worst moment, usually after documents have already been ordered. If the recruiter is paid on placement, note that this creates an interest in speed that should not override the legal review.
Compare the confirmed duties with the USMCA profession list, identify that profession’s precise credential standard, and inventory relevant academic and licensing records. The evaluation requirement applies to degrees from institutions outside Canada, Mexico and the United States. If the employer files Form I-129 instead, the petition fee in the USCIS fee schedule (G-1055) applies and premium processing is optional.
Ordering a parchment and a sealed transcript takes time and money.