Transparency
Fees, Relationships & Responsibilities
An immigration plan usually involves several payees and several contracts. This page explains what each fee is for and who receives it, how affiliations are disclosed, and what each party is and is not responsible for.
Principle
One point of entry, clearly separated responsibilities
One point of entry — but relationships, compensation, contracting parties and responsibilities are disclosed item by item.
Fee structure
Who each payment goes to
This page does not list specific amounts. Amounts depend on the pathway, case complexity and government rules, and are governed by a written quote and contract; nothing here is a quote.
| Fee type | Payee | Nature | Confirm before signing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment capital | Project entity (NCE) | An at-risk investment, not a service fee | Any promise of "principal guarantee" or "buy-back" should be treated as a red flag to scrutinize, not as a safety assurance. |
| Project issuance and administration fees | Project sponsor or its affiliated manager | Project operating cost | The amount basis, refundability and the circumstances in which it is charged should all be stated clearly. |
| Attorney fees | Attorney or law firm | Consideration for legal services | Scope, stages and whether responses to requests for evidence are included are set out in the engagement agreement. |
| Government filing fees | USCIS / DOL / DOS or other government agencies | Statutory fee | Amounts change as the government updates them; always confirm against the latest official publication. |
| Service and coordination fee | Service company | Consideration for client service and process coordination | Should specify what is included, what is excluded, and the refund terms. |
| Third-party costs | Translation, notarization, medical exam, evaluation, tax advisor, etc. | Charged as incurred | Billed directly by each vendor; keep receipts. |
Affiliation disclosure
Vertical integration must come with disclosure
Can TIHU be both the project sponsor and the service provider?
Yes, it can. When a project is tagged "TIHU-operated" or "TIHU-affiliated SPV," an TIHU-affiliated entity is both a participant on the project side and the provider on the client-service side. That is a conflict of interest, and it must be disclosed in writing before you sign, along with how it may affect our recommendations.
Does TIHU receive compensation from third-party project sponsors?
In some third-party projects, a compensation arrangement may exist. We disclose whether one exists, who pays it, and how the amount is calculated, so you can judge how independent our recommendation is.
Why don't you simply say "we are not a middleman"?
Because the accurate description is: we provide client service and we also take part in organizing resources on the U.S. side. Avoiding the label does not remove the conflict of interest — disclosure is what makes it assessable.
What if I choose a project or employer that has no connection to TIHU?
That choice is encouraged. We have our own project resources, but we do not require clients to choose only our projects; the same comparison standard applies to every option.
Responsibilities
Four types of parties — what each is and is not responsible for
These may be separate, independent legal entities, and their rights and obligations are governed by the contract each of them signs.
Chinese-side client service company
Responsible for:Client communication, pathway assessment coordination, help organizing materials, progress tracking, information disclosure
Not responsible for:Does not give U.S. legal advice; does not represent clients before immigration authorities
U.S. operating party or project sponsor
Responsible for:Project development and operation, company formation and operation, SPV management, business disclosure
Not responsible for:Does not act as legal counsel; does not promise any immigration approval outcome
U.S. employer
Responsible for:Provides a genuine, ongoing position and supports an employment-based immigration process where lawful and applicable
Not responsible for:Does not "provide a green card"; does not guarantee indefinite continuation of employment
U.S. attorney or law firm
Responsible for:Legal analysis, strategy and document preparation within the actual scope of engagement
Not responsible for:Does not bear responsibility for a business project's investment performance; does not replace the client's business decisions
Boutique team, by appointment
Want to see the relationships clearly before you sign?
In an initial consultation we can explain which parties are involved in a plan, what each is paid and responsible for, and whether TIHU has a conflict of interest in it.
We only collect basic contact details and one short question. Please do not send passport data, A-numbers, receipt numbers, bank statements or a full case history.