I was deported from the US in 2006 and barred for 10 years . I have no criminal history in the US . I have a friend with a registered company in the US who would like to offer me a sponsorship , we worked alongside each other for a few years in the US and he would like to employ me , i realise that this has a very slim chance of success. I can obtain many work and personal references to go alongside my application.
Can i apply for an H1B1 ? I believe i need to file an I212 ? I would do this through an immigration lawyer how much should i expect to pay for his services ?

Thank you in advance .