Houston Immigration Attorneys & Lawyers
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Alisha Bond
Umar Farooq
Wayne Nguyen
Bob Schrader, Esq.
Chelsie Campbell
Joshua Kushner
Scott Cipinko
Dolan Williams
Roberto (Bobby) Escobar
Jarad Dickinson
Houston Immigration Lawyers
Why Hire an Immigration Lawyer?
Houston is one of the most diverse cities in the United States, thanks largely to the high number of immigrants that call Houston home. Many of these immigrants have used the city's immigration lawyers.
Many people living in Houston use immigration lawyers, including:
- Immigrants living in Houston without valid visas.
- Residents who want family members or romantic partners living overseas to live with them in Houston.
- International residents planning to relocate to Houston to pursue work opportunities, etc.
These people use immigration lawyers because applying for the visas they need can be complicated and confusing. Immigration lawyers are familiar with what it takes to secure visas and make sure their clients' applications are complete and compelling. They also know what embassies look for and how to best present immigration applications. Their assistance often can make the difference between an immigration application's approval or its rejection.
Immigration lawyers can answer any questions you have about the immigration process and your specific case. Every case is different, so often the one-size-fits-all information you'll find won't suit your needs. The personalized care an immigration lawyer provides can significantly reduce your stress at what can be an anxious time.
Immigration lawyers are particularly beneficial for people who don't speak English as a first language. Many Houston immigration attorneys are bilingual, so they can translate immigration papers and ensure their clients' language limitations don't negatively impact their cases.
An immigration lawyer is also a real asset if you're disorganized or time poor. Your lawyer will handle much of the work associated with filing a visa application and help you stay on track.
How to Find the Best Immigration Lawyer in Houston
The best immigration lawyers in Houston are typically members of the State Bar of Texas. All members of this organization are licensed to practice law in Texas cities, including Houston. Members must pass the Texas State Bar Exam.
Within two years of passing the Bar Exam, Houston lawyers must also earn a scaled score of at least 85 in the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam of the National Conference of Bar Examiners. They are then free to join a local law firm or start their own practices.
While it isn't required to become an immigration lawyer, some of the best immigration attorneys in Houston have immigration and nationality certification from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Immigration lawyers with this certification have proven their comprehensive knowledge of immigration law.
One of the best indicators of future behavior is past behavior. The State Bar of Texas website lists the disciplinary history of all lawyers in Houston. You can learn more about any case by speaking to the Houston regional office of Texas's Chief Disciplinary Counsel on 713- 758-8200.
Similarly, if someone else has had a positive experience with an immigration lawyer, there's a good chance you will too. Speak to any family members or friends who've used immigration lawyers in Houston and ask them about their experiences. Search for testimonials and reviews of local lawyers online. Speak to the references of any lawyers you're considering to learn more about how they might work with you.
Some of the top lawyers in Houston charge fixed fees for common immigration processes, like preparing and filing visa applications and responding to requests for evidence.
If English isn't your first language, the best immigration lawyer for you will be one that speaks your native language. Being able to converse in your preferred language will make the immigration process much easier.
Questions for an Immigration Lawyer
- How long have you practiced immigration law?
- How much experience do you have with cases like mine?
- How will you approach my case? What steps will you take?
- How busy are you right now? Will you be able to start working on my case immediately?
- What are my chances of a positive outcome?
- How long do you think my case will take to resolve?
- How will we communicate with each other?
- Will you be my main contact person? If not, can I meet my main contact person?
- Will anyone else work on my case with you? Can I meet them?
- What is your best estimate of the costs involved with my case?
Small mistakes in your immigration case can result in lengthy delays and higher fees. Don't risk it; find an experienced immigration lawyer in Houston to assist you.
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Our Houston immigration attorneys & lawyers can help you or your company secure a work visa for business-related matters, such as advising you on obtaining a short-term visa for business trip or a work visa that will allow an employee or executive work within the United States or abroad for an extended period of time.
Some of the types of visas that the Houston immigration attorneys on UpCounsel have helped clients obtain include: H-1B visas, which is for temporary employment in specialty occupations, O-1 visas, where an individual possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, L-1, which is for employees of an international company with offices in both the United States and abroad, E-2 visa, which is for investors, along with several other popular work visas.
Whether you or your company requires advice on obtaining a work visa for an executive, employee, or foreign national in regards to U.S. immigration or matters abroad such as: visitor visas, employee work visas, legal permanent residence (green cards), investor visas, and citizenship - our immigration attorneys can help you throughout the entire process.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 33 reviews for Immigration attorneys in Texas
Review Green Card
"Very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and responsive. Recommended!"
Abhi M
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Arlington,
TX,
3 months ago
Immigration Consultation
"Wayne is clear easy to understand. He is friendly but gets to the point not wasting anyone's time. Rates are fair, and he seems very efficient. We will definitely use him again in the future."
Samuel T
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Austin,
TX,
3 months ago
Request for Further Evidence (RFE) from USCIS - Assistance Needed
"I engaged Wayne's services to respond to USCIS concerning the removal of conditions on my permanent residency. I posted a job on UpCounsel detailing my need for assistance in responding to the RFE. Wayne Nguyen responded with a proposal, indicating his extensive experience in immigration law and offering to handle my case for a flat fee of $900. We exchanged emails to clarify the scope of work, and I confirmed that the flat fee would cover a comprehensive response. However, during the phone consultation on July 9th, Wayne was several minutes late, and when I called him, it was apparent that he was in a noisy environment. He seemed unprepared (having not reviewed my case until we began the call) and unfamiliar with relevant aspects of my case. The 20-minute phone consultation did not provide me with any new information or actionable advice. Wayne was not sure on the best way to response to the RFE and then simply agreed with the response method that I suggested. He essentially just advised that I could handle the RFE response myself, which contradicted the service he initially proposed. It is clear he had not read the information that I provided."
Bren K
.
Dallas,
TX,
5 months ago
Immigration Consultation
"It was great working with Bob, he was through in his work and very responsive. I would like to work with him again and highly recommend him."
Ram C
.
Austin,
TX,
8 months ago
Green Card document review
"Irina is very clear and thorough with the information she provides"
Ryan D
.
San Antonio,
TX,
about 1 year ago
Immigration Consults
"Irina was very clear and explained in depth answers to all of my questions."
Ryan D
.
San Antonio,
TX,
about 1 year ago
Immigration Consultation
"Irina was very helpful and answered all of my questions."
Ryan D
.
San Antonio,
TX,
over 1 year ago
Assist with Other Immigration Matter
"Great experience with Bob"
Delon S
.
Austin,
TX,
almost 2 years ago
K Visa
"Not completed yet so I do not have a final say so"
Bernice F
.
Sugar Land,
TX,
about 2 years ago
Assist with Other Immigration Matter
"Great!"
Cheyenne M
.
Fort Worth,
TX,
about 2 years ago
File Citizenship
"Esther is well prepared and made the process of filing for citizenship very smooth and easy."
Tom Z
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Santa Monica,
CA,
over 2 years ago
File H-1B Visa
"What I appreciated from Julie is that she did a lot of work preparing for our consultation which made our meeting more productive and insightful than expected. I highly recommend her work."
Abdo R
.
Edinburg,
TX,
almost 5 years ago
15 Minute Immigration Consultation
"I truly appreciate Oleg's valuable recommendations."
Abdo R
.
Edinburg,
TX,
about 5 years ago
Assist with Other Immigration Matter
"It has been very pleasing working with Ursula."
Terry J
.
Fort Worth,
TX,
about 5 years ago
File Green Card
"Great work thanks bob."
John V
.
Keller,
TX,
over 5 years ago
File Green Card
"Very professional and personable, extremely helpful, continuously on top of what needed to be done for the next step of process. Highly recommend Bob."
John V
.
Keller,
TX,
over 5 years ago
Assist with Other Immigration Matter
"Very knowledgeable, answers my questions quickly, and seems very supportive and eager to help and explain. Thank you!"
Nycole A
.
Webster,
TX,
over 5 years ago
Other Immigration Matter Services
"Very knowledgeable and easy to explain to clients."
Karen D
.
Fort Worth,
TX,
over 5 years ago
Review Green Card
"Julie helped me and my husband a lot, we definitely recommend her! We got a very helpful and detailed review of our documents and responses from her, it was a pleasure to work with the professional."
Anna S
.
Austin,
TX,
over 5 years ago
Consult on H-1B Visa
"Cindy was great to work with. She made the H1-B process easy and her fees are reasonable. I will hire her again if or when needed."
Larry W
.
McKinney,
TX,
over 5 years ago