Immigration Law in Virginia

Northern Virginia has one of the largest immigrant populations on the East Coast, with major communities from Central America, Korea, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and South Asia. The Washington DC/Virginia USCIS office processes high volumes. Attorney fees for family visas range from $2,000-$5,000, employment-based cases $3,000-$9,000. The Arlington Immigration Court has significant backlogs. Virginia passed laws allowing driver privilege cards for undocumented immigrants and offers in-state tuition for DACA recipients. The DC metro area's federal government and contractor workforce creates high demand for security clearance immigration issues. Military immigration cases are common given Virginia's extensive military installations.