Whether you've been living and working in Texas for more than a decade or just recently arrived here from your country of origin, you have probably heard horror stories about people being torn apart from their loved ones and placed in detention centers. You may...
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Your green card may not save you if you are convicted of a crime
As an immigrant living in Texas, you may have experienced numerous challenges and stresses since you arrived in the United States. Perhaps you've already overcome several obstacles in the process of obtaining your green card. But even if your resident status is good,...
Overcoming H1B visa problems in Texas
It would be nice to think that if you wanted to live and work in the United States by means of an H1B visa, you could simply fill out an application, wait a week or so, gain approval, then pick up and move to America. If you've ever dealt with U.S. immigration law, in...
What Will A Trump Presidency Mean For Your Immigration Case?
Many people on both sides of the 2016 presidential election were surprised by the result. Some Americans are concerned about what a Trump presidency could mean for an immigration matter that affects them and their families.Are you or a loved one facing deportation or...
Work visas: What you need to know
If you are not a U.S. citizen, you will need a work visa to work legally in the United States. However, the process of getting a work visa can be lengthy and confusing. Here's what you can expect when applying for a work visa.Who is eligible for a work visa? There are...
Receiving a Notice to Appear: Now what happens?
A fear of the unknown when facing deportation is unsettling and frightening. Having to stay in a detention center, awaiting a hearing, only adds to this overall sense of fear too. It is normal to question what the future holds. Will I end up having to leave? When will...
Do immigrants get a second chance after a criminal mistake?
When it comes to crimes committed in the U.S., while the conversation right now is around giving people second chances, one has to wonder if these second chances are going to be extended to immigrants. As of right now, the answer is still typically no.Recently, the...
Multiple paths to residency and citizenship
For anyone starting down the road to immigration, it can all seem overwhelming at first. It is important to pick the correct path, complete all of the paperwork and provide all of the necessary documentation. While it may seem like an uphill battle at first, please...
Will a criminal charge lead to deportation?
Even just the thought of facing deportation is frightening. Especially for those who have been living in Texas for the past couple of years, hoping to one day obtain citizenship, being charged with a crime that could lead to deportation can be stressful and...
Some basics to obtaining residency
There are no two ways about it: For the average person trying to become a permanent U.S. citizen, the path to obtaining residency -- also known as obtaining a green card -- can be downright confusing. There are very specific steps that need to be taken, including...