Immigration Law
What Happens During a Free Consultation With an Immigration Attorney?
You’ve probably seen attorneys offer free consultations online, on television or on billboards – but what happens when you call a lawyer for the first time? How much information will you have to provide, and more importantly, what will you get out of it? These are just a few of the questions most people have…
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DACA Renewal: What You Need to Know Today
As of right now, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program is still alive – but like other Texas immigration attorneys, we can’t predict its future. However, if you used the program in the past, you may need to go through the DACA renewal process. What’s Happening With DACA? Under President Barack Obama, the U.S. initiated the original…
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President Biden and Amnesty
There has been a lot of talk about the Biden Administration providing amnesty benefits to people living in the U.S. illegally. This rumor has motivated me to write an article on the subject of amnesty and how the U.S. government system works to check the powers of the various branches of the federal government. What…
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7 Key Considerations When Choosing Your Immigration Attorney
What To Look For When Choosing Your Immigration Attorney For those already in the United States or hoping to come, a relationship with an experienced and trustworthy immigration attorney is an important step. When your right to live and thrive on American soil is challenged, your best defender is an immigration attorney. Expert attorneys have…
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Why Do B-1 and B-2 Visa Holders Get Their F-1 Visa Denied?
Some visitors in the United States on B-1 or B-2 visitor visas can change over to an F-1 visa to become a student – but only under certain circumstances. Here’s what you need to know if you’d like to go from a B-1 or B2 visa to an F-1 student visa. We’ll also go over…
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7 Traits of the Best Immigration Lawyers
7 Traits To Look For In An Immigration Attorney If you need an immigration attorney, chances are you are feeling stressed out and exposed about your existing immigration situation. The concept of being separated from your household, or your sponsor stopping by mid-way through the procedure can keep you up during the night. These are…
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Removal Proceedings Overview & Why You Should Hire a Deportation Lawyer
Quick Table of Contents What is Deportation and Removal Proceedings? Exclusion vs Deportation vs Removal Understanding Inadmissibility Who are Candidates for Removal or Deportation? Which Agencies Are Involved in Immigration and Removal? How Does the Immigration Removal Process Work? What is Deportation and Removal Proceedings? Deportation and removal proceedings can be harsh for families to…
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Trump Bans Work Visas for The Remainder of 2020
President Trump has issued a new executive order that prohibits visa issuance for certain classes of employment visas. The affected classes are H-1B, some categories of J-1, and L-1. The ban also includes dependent family members who could accompany the spouse with the primary visa classification, such as a spouse and unmarried minor children. The…
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10 Tips to Help You Find the Best Immigration Lawyer in Dallas
With today’s changing landscape regarding citizenship, residency, immigration, visas and travel restrictions, it’s important to protect your rights by working with the best immigration lawyer you can find in Dallas. You need sound legal advice that puts you on the right path. Because attitudes toward immigration law are changing and government officials are tightening the rules around…
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Scheduling A Free Consultation With A Professional Immigration Lawyer
While free information regarding immigration is virtually everywhere, we should always be careful that the information you’re relying on comes from a credible source. Commentary from television, radio, friends, newspapers, community organizations and online seems to flow without interruption. Some information may be correct, some might be partially true, and much of it is false or biased.…
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Changes to EB-5 Visa Requirements Coming into Effect Soon
The EB-5 visa allows foreign investors, their spouses, and unmarried children under 21 years of age to obtain lawful permanent residency in the U.S. The program was created in 1990 to stimulate the economy and foster job growth. To qualify for an EB-5 visa, an investor must meet specific requirements, which were recently updated by…
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