yes, it cost much. But come to think of it, those juicy offers made by the Philippine agents like free EXAM, reimbuirsements, free ticket to USA, filing fees, accomodation are quite tempting.But those big bucks don't come from their own pocket dude instead it is taken from your salary. And you will be tied up for 3 years. 3 years? a total of 30,000$ will deducted from you. That's too much!!! But if we can afford to pay an immigration lawyer let's say 5,000$ well that's worth it rather than loose 1.5mil pesos from our own sweat and blood...AGREE???