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    • Lawyer is reviewing documents with client

      Applying for U.S. citizenship is one of the most important steps a lawful permanent resident can take, but the process can be complicated and stressful, especially in Texas, where USCIS offices serve large and diverse populations. From completing the correct forms to meeting eligibility requirements, there are many details that must be handled carefully. While…

    • Portrait of bearded worker checking passport of young woman in immigration

      Humanitarian relief provides legal protection for individuals facing persecution, abuse, or extreme hardship in their home country. These protections can stop removal, allow legal status, and in many cases create a path to permanent residency.  If you are in Texas and need guidance on asylum, VAWA petitions, cancellation of removal, or other humanitarian options, an…

    • two professionals having a conversation

      Navigating the H-1B visa process can be both exciting and challenging for foreign professionals seeking to work in the United States. The H-1B visa allows highly skilled individuals to live in the U.S. while they pursue specialty occupations.  One of the most important, and often confusing, parts of the process is the H-1B lottery, which…

    • Lawyer is consulting client

      An undocumented immigrant is a person residing in the United States without authorization under federal immigration law. An undocumented person lacks immigration status and makes them removable under U.S. law, however, deportation is not automatic. Instead, the government must follow a formal legal process, and undocumented immigrants can have opportunities to challenge deportation or seek…

    • A bag and a sign with the word Deportation

      Removal proceedings, or deportation, are initiated when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforce a final order of removal from an immigration court. If you or a loved one has been placed in removal proceedings then your future, your family, and your entire life in the United States is at risk. However, deportation is not…

    • asylum application and judge's gavel

      For individuals fleeing persecution or danger in their home countries, asylum offers a valuable form of protection under U.S. immigration law. Asylum allows eligible applicants to remain in the United States when returning home would place them at risk of serious harm. While asylum can provide safety and a path toward permanent residency, the process…