Immigration Law in Maine

Maine ( ME)
Average: $5,500
Last Updated: Mar 2026
Low Estimate
$1,500
Simple / Uncontested Cases
Average Cost
$5,500
Typical Immigration Law Case
High Estimate
$11,000
Complex / Contested Cases
Cost Component Low Average High
Attorney Hourly Rate $175/hr $260/hr $400/hr
Total Cost Estimate $1,500 $5,500 $11,000

What to Know About Immigration Law Costs in Maine

Maine has a small but growing immigrant population concentrated in Portland and Lewiston. Portland has significant Somali, Sudanese, and Congolese communities. Lewiston has a large Somali community. Agricultural H-2A visa programs support blueberry, broccoli, and maple industries. USCIS services through Boston field office.

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

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Compare Immigration Law Costs in Nearby States

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NY

New York

Avg. $475/hr
PA

Pennsylvania

Avg. $350/hr
NJ

New Jersey

Avg. $375/hr
MA

Massachusetts

Avg. $400/hr
CT

Connecticut

Avg. $375/hr

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