• Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing in Houston: Choosing the Correct Path to a Green Card

    October 21, 2026

    There are two ways to get a family-based green card: adjustment of status, which happens inside the United States, and consular processing, which happens at a U.S. consulate abroad. For most people, this is not really a matter of preference. Your location, how you entered the U.S., and your immigration history usually decide which path is open to you. Choosing wrong, or filing for a path you do not qualify for, could cost you months of time, thousands of dollars,…

Alerta De Fraude De USCIS Dirigida A Compañías Con Visas L-1

April 26, 2016

Se espera que la Unidad de Fraude de los Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS), formalmenteconocidacomo la Dirección de Detección de Fraude y Seguridad Nacional (FDNS), amplíe el número de visitas…

What Does an Immigration Attorney Do?

March 8, 2016

U.S. immigration law is notoriously complex. Even minor errors in a visa application or evidence you provide can lead to a year-long delay, deportation, or denial of a visa. An immigration lawyer can help you…

H-1B Visa Alternatives: What are My Options?

March 3, 2016

Due to the expected high demand, employers should be planning now for a possible rejection of their H-1B petitions. Alternative visa options for affected employees include, but are limited to, the following: for Canadian and…

Alternativas de visa H-1B: ¿Cuáles son mis opciones?

March 3, 2016

Debido a la alta demanda esperada, los empleadores deberían estar planeando ahora un posible rechazo de sus peticiones H-1B. Las opciones de Visa para los empleados afectados incluyen, entre otras, las siguientes: -Para profesionales Canadienses…

Will my adopted child get a green card and/or US Citizenship?

March 1, 2016

The answer is maybe. A Hague Convention adoptee may qualify for immigration benefits if: (1) the child is habitually a resident in a country that is a party to the Convention, (2) the child is under 16…

¿Mi Hijo Adoptivo Recibirá Una Tarjeta Verde y / o Ciudadanía Estadounidense?

March 1, 2016

La respuesta es tal vez. AUn adoptado de la Convención de La Haya puede calificar para beneficios de inmigración si: (1)El niño es habitualmente residente en un país que es parte de la Convención. (2)El…

¿CuálesSon Los MotivosDe La Negación De La TarjetaVerde?

February 26, 2016

What are the reasons for green card denials?

February 25, 2016

Green Card Process When it comes to getting a green card, it is vital to understand the process. Part of the understanding the process includes knowing the top reasons green cards are denied. Knowing why a…

TN Visa: An Introduction

November 23, 2015

The TN Visa is a temporary work visa allowing only Mexican and Canadian nationals to work within the United States.  Requirements In order to apply, the applicant must Possess a university degree; Be offered a…