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The Break Immigrants Have Been Waiting For!
Green Cards will now be available for many immigrants with Illegal Entries and Unlawful Presence. In over 20 years of assisting immigrants , I’ve noticed a common fact pattern. An adult parent and child cross the Mexican border into the U.S., without inspection, ...
Is the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Still Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion (PD)?
Based on the pending legal challenges made by the states of Texas and Louisiana, DHS enforcement priorities, including the ability to exercise prosecutorial discretion, remains in a period of uncertainty. What is this case about? The case originated with a...
How Do I File A Green Card Application On My Own?
The best answer is: you don’t. A great example is the recent change in form edition for the I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status, commonly referred to as a green card application. A recent update to the USCIS website stated as follows: Update to Form I-485,...
Can I Get Deported for Smoking Weed?
Criminal convictions, and especially convictions related to drug use have a serious impact on non-citizens inside of the U.S. and their immigration status---even those who have permanent residency (green cardholders). Though not all convictions are weighed the same,...
Is there a New TPS for Haiti?
The answer is yes. Based on the chaotic country conditions surrounding the assassination of Haiti’s president, Jovenel Moise, TPS was announced for Haitians. How is this TPS different from the previous TPS from the earthquake in Haiti in 2010? This is a new TPS for...
Is DACA Cancelled?
The DACA program aims to protect the thousands of immigrants who have entered the US as children from deportation. It also allows them to work legally in the US. Though the program has brought assistance and hopes to many, others have been left questioning what will...
Can I Get My Case Dismissed? Prosecutorial Discretion and the New Enforcement Policy – Part 3
Prosecutorial Discretion under Biden The first thing to understand is the term “Prosecutorial Discretion” refers to the discretion that DHS holds in deciding whether or not to proceed with deportations of certain non-citizens. It’s also important to note that since...
Is Naturalization the same thing as gaining Citizenship?
Naturalization is the process by which a person who was born outside the U.S. can gain citizenship. That’s why we often hear the terms “naturalization” and citizenship” used together. How do I get my citizenship? A better question is what are the requirements for...
New Enforcement Policy Changes Bring Hope to Many – Part 2
Immigrants are not aliens. Being undocumented is not illegal. And finally, our leaders in government agree. On May 27, 2021, a memorandum was issued to all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) attorneys nationwide, which issued guidance and directives in order to...
New Enforcement Policy Changes Bring Hope to Many!
Immigrants are not aliens. Being undocumented is not illegal. And finally, our leaders in government agree. On May 27, 2021, a memorandum was issued to all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) attorneys nationwide, which issued guidance and directives in order to...
Why Choose Us
Austin has no shortage of immigration attorneys. Here’s what sets our firm apart for families navigating citizenship, family petitions, and permanent residency:
Two decades of focused experience:
Over 20 years representing clients exclusively in family-based immigration and citizenship matters, waivers of inadmissibility, and BIA appeals.
A former public defender's perspective:
Trial experience as a criminal defense attorney gives our team a deeper understanding of how a criminal record can affect an immigration case, insight that shapes how we prepare waivers and other filings for clients with a criminal history.
Multilingual, accessible representation:
Our Spanish-speaking staff ensures clear communication at every stage, not just at the initial consultation.
Thorough, individualized case preparation:
Every case is prepared with the same attention to accuracy and compliance, whether it's a straightforward naturalization filing or a complex VAWA self-petition.
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