Immigration Law in District of Columbia

District of Columbia ( DC)
Average: $8,000
Last Updated: Mar 2026
Low Estimate
$2,500
Simple / Uncontested Cases
Average Cost
$8,000
Typical Immigration Law Case
High Estimate
$17,000
Complex / Contested Cases
Cost Component Low Average High
Attorney Hourly Rate $300/hr $490/hr $750/hr
Total Cost Estimate $2,500 $8,000 $17,000

What to Know About Immigration Law Costs in District of Columbia

DC has large immigrant population from El Salvador, Ethiopia, India, and the Caribbean. USCIS Arlington office serves DC.

Sources: USCIS Fee Schedule (Apr 2024): I-130: $675, I-485: $1,440, N-400: $710

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