Manifest Law vs. Colombo & Hurd: EB-2 NIW Comparison
Both Manifest Law and Colombo & Hurd handle EB-2 NIW petitions. Manifest Law publishes tiered flat-fee pricing starting at $7,995, payment plans up to 6 months, a money-back guarantee on Gold and Platinum, and a 2-chair legal review on every plan. Colombo & Hurd does not publish EB-2 NIW pricing or fee structure.*
*As of June 3, 2026
Side-by-Side Comparison
All data sourced from each firm’s publicly available website, as of June 2026. “Not published” means the firm does not publicly disclose this information on its website.
| Feature | Manifest Law | Colombo & Hurd |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Manifest Legal Services LLC | Colombo & Hurd, PL |
| Headquarters | Arizona, serving clients nationwide | Orlando, Florida |
| EB-2 NIW starting fee | Starting at $7,995 (Silver plan) | Not published |
| Fee structure | Tiered flat fee (Four plans) | Not published |
| Pricing published | Yes | No |
| Payment plans | Up to 6 months | Not published |
| Money-back guarantee | Yes. Gold and Platinum plans. Terms apply. | Not published |
| RFE/NOID response included | Available as an add-on; billed separately | Not published — dedicated RFE Department Director on staff; inclusion in fees not stated |
| Recommendation letters drafted | Yes | Not published |
| Attorney review per case | 2-chair legal review on every plan | Team-based approach; further details not published |
| Ex-government officer review | Ex-USCIS officer on staff | Ex-USCIS officer on staff |
| Client portal | Yes | Yes |
| Response time standard | <5 hours average | Not published |
| Additional services | EB-2 NIW, O-1A, O-1B, EB-1A; corporate, investment, and family immigration | EB-1A, O-1, L-1A/B, EB-5, E-2, federal immigration litigation |
How Each Firm Approaches EB-2 NIW
Manifest Law
- Takes a “master storyteller” approach — attorneys frame your work into a coherent national-interest narrative built around the three Dhanasar prongs, not just file forms
- Has attorneys with over 11 years of experience, on average, with many specializing in working with physicians and engineers pursuing the EB-2 NIW
- Minimum 2-chair legal review on every case, with attorneys averaging 11+ years of immigration experience
- Ex-USCIS officer reviews the petition on the Platinum plan (available as an add-on for Silver and Gold), giving direct insight into how adjudicators evaluate national interest waiver claims
- Uses proprietary software for live case tracking and continuous monitoring of USCIS approval trends, so attorneys can refine strategy as adjudication patterns shift
Colombo & Hurd
- Client portal to help with case tracking
- Focuses on highlighting the substantial merit of a client’s work and guides drafting of testimonial letters
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Manifest Law and Colombo & Hurd for EB-2 NIW?
Manifest Law publishes tiered flat-fee pricing starting at $7,995 (Silver) up to $14,975 (Platinum), payment plans up to 6 months, a money-back guarantee on Gold and Platinum, and a 2-chair legal review on every plan. Colombo & Hurd does not publish EB-2 NIW pricing or fee structure; it offers autopay enrollment, has a former USCIS officer on the team, and uses the PracticePanther client portal.
Does either firm have a former USCIS officer involved?
Manifest Law includes an ex-USCIS officer review on the Platinum plan, available as an add-on for Silver and Gold. Colombo & Hurd has a former USCIS officer with 13 years of adjudication experience on its team.
Is RFE/NOID response included?
Manifest Law offers RFE and NOID response as an add-on, billed separately. Colombo & Hurd has a dedicated RFE department; it does not publish whether RFE response is included in a standard fee.
Do both firms offer payment plans?
Manifest Law offers payment plans of up to 6 months. Colombo & Hurd offers autopay enrollment; specific payment plan terms are not published.
About This Comparison
This comparison presents facts sourced from each firm’s publicly available website as of June 2026. This content is published by Manifest Law. It is not legal advice. Pricing, services, and policies are subject to change. Verify directly with each firm before making a decision.
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This material is general information only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Quoted flat fees are for legal services only and do not include government filing fees or other third-party costs.
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