Manifest Law vs. Ellis: EB‑2 NIW Comparison

Both Manifest Law and Ellis Legal publish EB-2 NIW pricing and offer petition support. Manifest Law starts at $8,995 with flat-fee pricing and a money-back guarantee. Ellis publishes a single flat fee of $12,000.*

*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.

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 select plans, 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

Ellis

• Uses an AI-driven platform for accuracy and a live dashboard for tracking
• Attorney performs final accuracy and compliance checks before filing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Manifest Law and Ellis for EB-2 NIW?

Manifest Law starts at $8,995 with flat-fee pricing. Ellis charges a single flat fee of $12,000. Both firms publish pricing and draft recommendation letters. Ellis includes all USCIS responses in its flat fee; Manifest Law offers RFE and NOID response as an add-on.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Manifest Law offers a money-back guarantee if the case is denied, with terms applying. Ellis does not publish a money-back guarantee.

Is RFE/NOID response included?

Ellis includes all USCIS responses (RFE and NOID) in its flat fee. Manifest Law offers RFE and NOID response as an add-on, billed separately.

Do both firms offer payment plans?

Manifest Law offers a Pay on Approval plan. Ellis collects legal and filing fees upfront and arranges monthly invoicing for enterprise clients.

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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