• E-2 Visa Renewal Denials in Texas: Common Reasons and How to Avoid Them

    June 16, 2026

    Getting approved for an E-2 visa the first time does not guarantee the renewal will go the same way. Business circumstances change, documentation gets stale, and consular officers reviewing a renewal are looking at the business with fresh eyes. A file that was strong three or five years ago may not tell the same convincing story today. E-2 renewal denials are more common than most business owners expect, and they often come as a surprise precisely because the initial application…

Is U.S. Citizenship Eligible Through Your Parents?

March 9, 2023

To become eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization, it typically takes five years for an adult (a person 18 years or older) to complete the process. Our Shenandoah attorney for naturalization will handle…

What You Need to Know About Obtaining an Investment Visa

February 13, 2023

If you have the ability to create employment opportunities in the United States with a certain investment of resources, then you have options to apply for an investment visa that allows you to live and…

Gaining a Green Card with VAWA

February 13, 2023

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protects men, women, and children who are victims of abuse. Provisions can enable victims to seek lawful permanent resident (LPR) status in the U.S. without support from the person…

H1-B Work Visa for College Graduates

January 10, 2023

The H1-B work visa is available to university graduates who wish to work in the US for a period of up to six years. It is possible to renew the visa for an additional three…

Marriage Interview Waivers – Who is Getting Them?

December 27, 2022

Most people who apply for a green card through marriage to a US citizen or legal permanent resident are required to participate in a marriage interview waivers at their local US Citizenship and Immigration Services…

Certain Families of Veterans and Current Military May Be Entitled to Immigration Relief

November 29, 2022

If you are closely related to someone serving in the U.S. military or a veteran you may be eligible for “parole in place” immigration relief. This allows individuals who came to the United States without…

Do You Need an H-4 Dependent Visa? Here’s What You Need to Know.

November 22, 2022

Spouses and dependent children of workers with type H visas are often eligible to receive an H-4 dependent visa to enter and live in the United States. Some H-4 visa holders can also apply for…

How to Fix Your Immigration Status After Entering the U.S. Illegally

November 17, 2022

There are different ways for people to enter a country without permission or illegally. If you are one of those people, here’s how you can fix your status and obtain a work permit and a…

Do You Need to Apply for an F-1 Student Visa? We Can Help.

October 12, 2022

An F-1 student visa offers international students and their families the opportunity to live in the United States legally while studying at many different types of approved academic facilities. Some students may be eligible to…