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How A Family Immigration Lawyer In Austin Can Guide Your Case
Keeping your family together across borders is hard. U.S. immigration law is complex, and the stakes are real: a wrong move can set you back months or cost you your case. If you are trying to bring a spouse, child, or parent to the U.S., or working toward a green card or citizenship, you need a lawyer who knows what steps to take.
Michael G. Murray, P.A., is based in Austin, Texas, and focuses solely on immigration law. Attorney Michael Murray has more than a decade of experience in this field. That focus matters as immigration laws and policies affecting your case change frequently, and often with significant implications. The firm handles family-based petitions, marriage-based green cards, fiancé visas, removal of conditions on a conditional green card, and naturalization.
What Happens When Family Immigration Goes Wrong In Austin
Family immigration cases have strict rules. USCIS expects complete submissions, exact forms, and firm deadlines. Mistakes can have serious consequences. A denied petition can mean months of waiting to refile, and in some cases, a family stays apart far longer than anyone planned.
Without clear guidance, many families face the same traps:
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Wrong or incomplete forms that trigger a rejection
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Missing documents that stall the review
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Missed filing windows that reset the clock
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Past legal issues that go unaddressed and raise red flags at USCIS
That is where a family immigration attorney in Austin can help. Michael G. Murray, P.A., reviews your full situation before anything gets filed, looking at your goals, your family ties, and the facts of your case, then builds a plan around your specific needs.
What Sets Michael G. Murray, P.A. Apart for Austin Families
Choosing a family immigration attorney in Austin is not a small decision. Your case involves real people — spouses, children, parents, and real deadlines. The qualities below reflect what makes this firm a focused, reliable choice for families navigating U.S. immigration law.
More Than a Decade in Immigration Law
Michael G. Murray has practiced immigration law for more than a decade and has deep familiarity with USCIS rules, including which mistakes lead to delays and how to avoid them.
A Former Criminal Defense Background
Before focusing on immigration, Michael Murray worked as a criminal defense attorney with the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office. If your file includes a prior arrest, charge, or conviction, he knows how that looks to a USCIS officer and can address it before it becomes a problem.
One Practice, Full Focus
The firm strictly handles immigration cases, so your file does not compete with unrelated practice areas.
Spanish-Speaking Staff
Spanish-speaking staff are available so you can communicate clearly in the language you’re most comfortable using, which reduces mistakes and keeps your case moving.
A Real Austin Office, Serving Clients Nationwide
Michael G. Murray, P.A., operates from a physical office in Austin, with in-person meetings available, and the firm serves clients across Texas and throughout the U.S. from that Austin base.
To learn more about Michael Murray’s background and the firm’s approach, visit the firm’s About Us page.
How Your Family Immigration Case Moves Forward In Austin
Initial Consultation
You share your goals, whether that’s a green card, a family visa, or U.S. citizenship, and the attorney reviews your current status, family ties, and history under INA § 204, which governs the petition process for family-based classification.
Case Review
Your file gets a thorough review, including your immigration history, prior legal issues, and the strength of your supporting documents. Every form, date, and answer must line up.
Strategy
There is no one-size-fits-all path in family immigration. Your route depends on your relationship to the petitioner, your current visa status, and where you are in the process.
Preparing and Filing Your Documents
Your attorney reviews all filed applications, including the I-130 petition, before filing to USCIS. Supporting documents like birth certificates, marriage records, and proof of relationship get assembled appropriately in order to meet USCIS expectations.
USCIS Processing and Response
Processing times vary depending on the petition type and service center. If USCIS sends a Request for Evidence, your attorney drafts a direct response addressing every point raised.
Interview Preparation
Some family immigration cases require an in-person interview, which applies to many marriage-based green cards and certain consular cases. Cases requiring consular processing go through the National Visa Center before the interview abroad, and green card interviews for Austin-area applicants take place at the San Antonio Field Office, since Austin does not have its own field office. Biometrics for these cases are completed at the Application Support Center in Austin.
Final Decision and Next Steps
If approved, some applicants receive a green card, others move to a consular appointment abroad, and conditional green card holders will eventually need to file to remove the conditions on their residence. If a case stalls well past normal processing times, Austin-area families may have the option to seek relief through the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division.
Reach Out To Michael G. Murray, P.A., For Your Family Immigration Case
Your family deserves to be together, and Michael G. Murray, P.A., is ready to help you take the next step. The firm has served families across Austin and throughout Texas for more than a decade, whether the need is an I-130 petition, a marriage-based green card, or help with naturalization.
Family immigration cases require careful planning and fast action, since a missed window or a late filing can push your case back months. Contact the firm to schedule a consultation in Austin, get started, and share your family’s goals. You do not have to figure this out alone.
Questions Austin Families Ask About Immigration Cases
1. Can I file an I-130 petition for more than one family member at the same time?
Yes, separate I-130 petitions can be filed for multiple family members at once. Each is reviewed on its own.
2. What happens if my family member’s visa interview is at a U.S. consulate abroad?
Your attorney can help prepare documents and practice for the interview, but cannot attend in person.
3. Does hiring a family immigration attorney in Austin cost more if my case is complex?
Attorney fees often vary based on the type of petition and any complications in the file. It is best to ask about fees during your consultation.
4. Can a family member on a visitor visa apply for a green card without leaving?
In some cases, yes, through adjustment of status, depending on how they entered and their current visa status.
5. What if USCIS sends a Request for Evidence during my family petition?
An RFE means USCIS needs more information before it can approve the case, and a thorough, timely reply may help keep your case on track.
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