How Much Does Immigration Lawyer Cost in North Carolina?

North Carolina pricing is near the national average. Updated for 2026.

Low End

$1,350

Average

$3,600

High End

$9,000

per case

Immigration Lawyer Pricing in North Carolina

In North Carolina, the average cost for immigration lawyer is $3,600 per case, which is 10% lower than the national average of $4,000. Most North Carolina residents pay between $1,350 and $9,000.

North Carolina has costs that track closely with the national average, though prices can still vary between urban and rural areas within the state.

Immigration lawyers handle visas, green cards, citizenship applications, deportation defense, and asylum cases. Costs vary dramatically by case type and complexity.

North Carolina vs National Average

North Carolina Average

$3,600

National Average

$4,000

What Affects Immigration Lawyer Cost in North Carolina?

Case Type

Citizenship: $1,500-$3,000. Family green card: $2,000-$5,000. Employment visa: $3,000-$8,000. Deportation defense: $5,000-$15,000. Asylum: $5,000-$15,000

Filing Fees

Government fees add $500-$2,000+ on top of attorney fees

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💡 Tips to Save on Immigration Lawyer in North Carolina

1.Simple applications like citizenship can be done without a lawyer ($725 filing fee only)
2.Legal aid organizations offer free immigration help for qualifying individuals
3.Get a flat-fee quote rather than hourly billing
4.Law school clinics provide supervised immigration help at no cost

📈 Immigration Lawyer in North Carolina Cost Trends (2020–2024)

Prices have increased +17.7% over the last 5 years

$3,058

2020

$3,186

2021

$3,393

2022

$3,488

2023

$3,600

2024

Year	National Avg	YoY Change
2020	$3,058	—
2021	$3,186	+4.2%
2022	$3,393	+6.5%
2023	$3,488	+2.8%
2024	$3,600	+3.2%

Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.

💬 What Did You Pay?

Real costs reported by homeowners for Immigration Lawyer in North Carolina

$3,385

Avg Reported

$2,370

Lowest Reported

$4,908

Highest Reported

Recent Reports

$2,802

Dallas, TX · Jan 2024

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$3,490

Chicago, IL · Feb 2024

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$3,070

Phoenix, AZ · Mar 2024

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$3,395

Denver, CO · Apr 2024

★★★★☆

$3,714

Atlanta, GA · May 2024

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$4,017

Seattle, WA · Jun 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an immigration lawyer?

For straightforward applications (citizenship, renewal), you may not. For green cards, employment visas, deportation defense, or any complicated situation, a lawyer is strongly recommended.