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OP it is not 5-7 years; I believe it is two years once you get the green card. I did sign it. I stayed at PwC longer than the two years the agreement stated. The lawyers were fantastic and so was HR. I do not regret it.
Can’t you ask for a corresponding sign on bonus to the firm that wants to hire you so that net, you’re not going to be paying for it?
M1, in general people negotiate an additional sign on bonus if they need to move before the two years after they get the green card. Having said that, the only times I heard a consulting firm request a repayment of the legal fees when was the person moved to a competitor. They seem to waive them if you move to the industry - don’t want to upset potential clients. ;) Take this with a grain of salt, as my sample size is not significant.
The agreement says that if you resign or are let go for certain reasons (don’t think this includes lay offs) during the process and within two years after your I 485 approval you have to pay back all costs which are estimated upto $15K
Up to $15k is not too bad. I have friends that did EB1 themselves and that is roughly how much it cost them.
D1 I was estimating 5 - 7 years from the point the process starts until the 2 years post I485 approval
Bottom line - as far as I know this is not enforced. So don’t sweat it. If anything it can be waived when you exit based on your relationship with leadership. If you are forced to pay consider it as an investment!!