Immigration Costs in Alabama

Attorney rates, USCIS fees, and local data — updated 2024

📋 Standard Enforcement

$200/hr

Avg Hourly Rate

$1,500

Simple Case

$6,000

Complex Case

8,400

Pending Cases

About Immigration in Alabama

Alabama has no sanctuary policies and participates in 287(g) programs. Immigration court in Birmingham. Attorney costs are among the lower in the Southeast.

Immigration courts:1

Driver's licenses:✗ Not available

Total Immigration Costs in Alabama(USCIS fees + Alabama attorney rates)

Marriage-Based Green Card (Spouse in US)

15–24 months (immediate relative)

$3,439 – $6,515

Marriage-Based Immigrant Visa (Spouse Abroad)

12–36 months

$2,777 – $5,613

K-1 Fiancé Visa

15–24 months total (visa + adjustment)

$3,789 – $7,207

Employment-Based Green Card (EB-1/EB-2/EB-3)

2–10+ years (country-specific backlog, especially India/China)

$7,013 – $16,322

Naturalization (Become a US Citizen)

8–24 months

$760 – $2,505

Asylum Application

2–7+ years (severe backlog)

$1,818 – $7,636

H-1B Work Visa

Lottery in April; starts Oct 1. Premium: 15 business days.

$3,850 – $8,617

Green Card Renewal (I-90)

12–24 months (USCIS processing)

$555 – $925

Immigration FAQs for Alabama

How much does an immigration attorney cost in Alabama?

Immigration attorneys in Alabama typically charge $150–$280 per hour. For flat-fee representation, expect $1,500 for simple cases and $6,000 for complex cases.

How many immigration courts are in Alabama?

Alabama has 1 immigration court with approximately 8,400 pending cases.

Is Alabama a sanctuary state?

Alabama does not have sanctuary policies and generally cooperates with federal immigration enforcement.

Can undocumented immigrants get a driver's license in Alabama?

No, Alabama does not currently issue driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.