Updated May 20, 2026 · Sources: manifestlaw.com and alcorn.law
Quick Answer
Both Manifest Law and Alcorn Immigration Law handle O-1 petitions. Manifest Law publishes tiered flat-fee pricing starting at $6,999, payment plans up to 6 months, and tiered money-back guarantees. Alcorn does not publish pricing, fee structure, payment plans, or a money-back guarantee on its website.*
*As of May 20, 2026
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Manifest Law | Alcorn Immigration Law |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Manifest Law PLLC | Alcorn Immigration Law, PC |
| Headquarters | Arizona, serving clients nationwide | Palo Alto, California |
| O-1 starting feeLegal fees only; USCIS filing fees additional | $6,999 (Silver plan) | Not published |
| Fee structure | Tiered flat fee (4 plans: Silver $6,999 / Gold $8,500 / Platinum $10,500 / Diamond $12,500) | Not published |
| Pricing published | Yes | No |
| Payment plans | Up to 6 months | Not published |
| Money-back guarantee | Yes — Gold (60%), Platinum (100%), Diamond (100% + RFE/NOID). Terms apply. Silver: none. | Not published |
| RFE/NOID response included | Diamond plan only; available as add-on for other plans | Offered as a separate paid service |
| Recommendation letters drafted | Yes | Yes |
| Attorney review per case | 2-chair legal review on all plans | Three-stage internal review (Legal Administrative Assistant → Paralegal → Attorney) |
| Ex-government officer review | Ex-USCIS officer — Platinum and Diamond plans | Not published |
| Client portal | Yes | Not published |
| Response time standard | <5 hours average* | Within 1 business day |
| Additional services | O-1A, O-1B, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW; corporate, investment, and family immigration | O-1A, O-1B, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, corporate immigration |
All data sourced from each firm's publicly available website, as of May 2026. "Not published" means the firm does not publicly disclose this information.
*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 O-1
Based on publicly available information from each firm's website.
Manifest Law
- Takes a "master storyteller" approach — attorneys frame achievements into a coherent extraordinary ability narrative tailored to USCIS criteria, not just file forms
- Minimum 2-chair legal review on every case (W-2 attorneys or vetted co-counsel)
- Ex-USCIS officer reviews the petition on Platinum and Diamond plans, providing direct insight into how USCIS adjudicators evaluate extraordinary ability claims
- Proprietary software tracks USCIS approval trends in real time, allowing attorneys to refine strategy as adjudication patterns shift
- O-1 pricing starting at $6,999 (Silver plan)
Alcorn
- Three-stage internal review process: Legal Admin → Client Success Manager → Attorney
- RFE response offered as a separate paid service
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Manifest Law and Alcorn for O-1?
Manifest Law publishes tiered flat-fee pricing starting at $6,999 (Silver) up to $12,500 (Diamond), payment plans up to 6 months, and tiered money-back guarantees (Gold 60%, Platinum 100%, Diamond 100% + RFE/NOID; terms apply). Alcorn does not publish pricing, fee structure, payment plans, or a money-back guarantee on its website. Manifest Law provides a 2-chair legal review on every case; Alcorn uses a three-stage internal review (Legal Admin → Client Success Manager → Attorney).
Is RFE/NOID response included?
Manifest Law includes RFE/NOID response in the Diamond plan and offers it as an add-on for Silver, Gold, and Platinum plans. Alcorn offers RFE response as a separate paid service called "2nd Opinion RFE".
Do both firms offer payment plans?
Manifest Law offers payment plans of up to 6 months. Alcorn does not publish payment plan terms.
About This Comparison
This comparison presents facts sourced from each firm's publicly available website as of May 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 alcorn.law
About the Author
Staff Writer
Caryl Espinoza Jaen is a Nicaraguan-born staff writer for Manifest Law. As a writer, he strives to cover complex topics like immigration policy with clarity, accuracy, and precision.
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