Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using VisaCalc (the "Site") at immigrationfeecalc.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

VisaCalc provides free, browser-based tools to help individuals understand U.S. immigration processes, including:

• Estimating USCIS filing fees based on published fee schedules
• Calculating renewal dates and windows for immigration documents
• Estimating eligibility for immigration benefits
• Estimating processing times based on historical USCIS data
• Tracking travel days for permanent residents
• Providing general educational information about U.S. immigration

All tools are provided free of charge and without registration. VisaCalc is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the U.S. government, USCIS, the Department of Homeland Security, or any government agency.

3. Not Legal Advice

Immigration law is complex and changes frequently. The information provided by VisaCalc is for general informational and educational purposes only. It should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal advice from a licensed immigration attorney or accredited representative.

Individual immigration circumstances vary significantly. Results produced by our tools may not apply to your specific situation. Always:

• Verify fees and deadlines directly at uscis.gov before submitting any application
• Consult the current USCIS fee schedule before sending any payment
• Seek advice from a licensed immigration attorney for your specific case
• Check the Visa Bulletin for current priority dates

4. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure that information provided by our tools is accurate and up to date. However:

• USCIS fees, processing times, and policies change frequently and without notice
• Our tools use published data and may not reflect the most recent updates
• Tool results are estimates only and may not match official USCIS determinations
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information

Always verify critical information directly with USCIS or a licensed immigration professional before taking any action.

5. Permitted Use

You may use VisaCalc for personal, non-commercial use to help understand the U.S. immigration process. You may:

• Use our tools to estimate fees, dates, and eligibility for your own immigration matters
• Share links to our tools with friends, family, or clients
• Reference our tools in articles or blog posts with appropriate attribution
• Use our tools to help family members understand their immigration situation

Immigration attorneys and accredited representatives may use our tools as a reference, provided they understand the limitations and verify all information independently.

6. Prohibited Activities

You may not use VisaCalc to:

• Scrape, copy, or reproduce our tools or content for competing services
• Frame our tools within another website without written permission
• Misrepresent our tools as official USCIS resources
• Use automated bots or scrapers to access our Site
• Attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Site or its servers
• Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Provide immigration legal advice to others while presenting VisaCalc results as official determinations

7. Intellectual Property

The VisaCalc name, logo, website design, tool interfaces, and original content are the intellectual property of VisaCalc and are protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without express written permission.

Fee schedules, processing times, and other data sourced from USCIS and other government agencies are in the public domain. Our selection, arrangement, and presentation of that data, as well as our tool interfaces and original text, remain our intellectual property.

8. Advertising

VisaCalc displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. These ads allow us to provide all tools free of charge. We do not endorse the products or services advertised on our Site. Advertisers have no influence over our tool results, content, or editorial decisions.

If you click on an advertisement, you will be directed to a third-party website. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL TOOLS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VISACALC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• WARRANTIES THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE
• WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF INFORMATION
• WARRANTIES THAT TOOL RESULTS WILL MATCH OFFICIAL USCIS DETERMINATIONS

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, VISACALC AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Incorrect fee estimates resulting in application rejections
• Missed filing deadlines based on our calculators
• Decisions made based on eligibility estimates from our tools
• Any immigration consequences arising from reliance on our tools

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from use of the Site shall not exceed $100 USD.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VisaCalc and its operators, agents, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of any third party.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the applicable courts.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to the Site. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

14. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us: