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        "The official website describes the general process: consultation with a lawyer, hiring a firm, collecting and analyzing evidence, preparing an application, filing, case support, preparing for an interview, interview and approval. Separate step-by-step diagrams are provided for different types of cases (visa, green card, consular processing, immigration court).",
        "From customer reviews (localitybiz.com, dosfinds.us) it follows that the company uses a client portal and cloud storage to upload documents, which avoids email correspondence. Clients also mention pre-interview calls and having an attorney accompany you to the interview.",
        "It is worth clarifying during the consultation: who exactly will conduct the case, how communication is organized, what deadlines are expected and how preparation for the interview will take place. These issues are not a weakness of the firm, but rather standard points for clarification."
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        "In reviews, clients note that the price was announced immediately over the phone (review author, birdeye.com, 2 years ago), and also that the company “tells you how much you will pay” (review author, localitybiz.com). One review (reviewed by birdeye.com, a year ago) indicates a feeling of being overpriced for the level of service.",
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          "answer": "The sources do not indicate the cost of consultation. The firm offers to schedule a consultation to get an accurate estimate."
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          "question": "What is the company's rating?",
          "answer": "Historical snapshots show ratings ranging from 4.6 to 5.0 across different platforms. This is not a current rating, but data as of the dates of collection."
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          "answer": "No, the available materials contain both positive and negative reviews. The sample is not exhaustive."
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        "The company's responses to these reviews are not available in the sources provided. This does not mean that the company did not respond - such responses were not recorded in the sources studied.",
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          "answer": "Yes, in the sources reviewed, there are four negative reviews of Birdeye related to price, timing, professionalism and attention to detail."
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          "answer": "The company's responses to these reviews are not recorded in the sources provided."
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          "answer": "Customer reviews mention the client portal and cloud document uploading, which makes it easier to share information."
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