Counsel's time to read the agreement and assess the structure, and, if a new application follows, its preparation along with any applicable government fees. Confirm fee amounts from official sources, since the conversion itself does not set them.
Request the review scope before signing
Provide the complete proposed agreement and ask counsel whether the quote covers structure analysis, ownership review and any subsequent filing. Complex governance rights may require additional records. Confirm the employer’s contribution in writing and identify which costs would arise only if the proposal proceeds.
Ask the employer to confirm gross compensation, currency, pay frequency, and any relocation support in the signed document rather than the support letter. Confirm reimbursement for registration, document requests and required continuing steps in writing. Presenting at a port of entry means paying the CBP fee at admission and receiving an adjudication there, although a complete file does not guarantee an immediate approval. Obtain the employer’s final job description before paying for specialized evaluations, then select the direct-admission or I-129 sequence that matches the case. A refusal at the border for a sales-flavoured letter costs far more than that review, and it appears in every later application.
Check both against the published schedule on the day, because amounts move.