EB1A Ready vs Alma
Alma is a tech-enabled immigration law firm. EB1A Ready is a preparation workspace, not a law firm. They aren't either-or: preparing first means the hours you pay a firm for go to strategy instead of chasing documents.
EB1A ReadyAlma
What it isPreparation workspace (educational, not a law firm)Immigration law firm
Legal representationNo. We help you prepare for an attorneyYes
EB-1A price$249 founding, $399 one-timeAbout $10,000 flat per their site; USCIS fees extra
Best moment to useMonths before filing, while you build evidenceWhen you're ready to file
Alma details are from their public website as of October 2026. Prices and features change; check their site for the latest.
Choose Alma if
you're ready to file and want a firm to represent you.
Choose EB1A Ready if
you're not ready to file yet, or want to arrive at any firm with your evidence organized and your gaps known.
EB1A Ready is a preparation workspace, not a law firm. Most members use it alongside an attorney: EB1A Ready for organizing and grading the evidence, counsel for legal strategy and filing.