Immigration Law in South Carolina

South Carolina's immigrant population is growing rapidly, particularly in the Upstate (Greenville-Spartanburg) and Columbia areas. Mexican and Central American communities are the largest immigrant groups. Attorney fees range $1,500-$4,000 for family, $3,000-$7,000 for employment. The Charleston USCIS field office serves the state. South Carolina has enacted laws requiring E-Verify for all employers (one of the strictest state mandates) and does not provide driver's licenses to undocumented residents. Agricultural H-2A visa programs are significant.