Immigration Law in Maryland

Maryland ( MD)
Average: $7,000
Last Updated: Mar 2026
Low Estimate
$2,000
Simple / Uncontested Cases
Average Cost
$7,000
Typical Immigration Law Case
High Estimate
$15,000
Complex / Contested Cases
Cost Component Low Average High
Attorney Hourly Rate $225/hr $344/hr $550/hr
Total Cost Estimate $2,000 $7,000 $15,000

What to Know About Immigration Law Costs in Maryland

Maryland has diverse immigrant communities particularly in Montgomery County (one of the most diverse counties nationally), Prince George's County, and Baltimore. Major communities include Salvadoran, Ethiopian, Indian, and Korean populations. The Baltimore USCIS office processes applications. Attorney fees range $2,000-$5,000 for family, $3,500-$9,000 for employment. Maryland passed DREAM Act provisions for in-state tuition and driver's licenses for undocumented residents. The Washington DC metropolitan area's international organizations drive employment-based immigration demand.

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

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