Top Immigration Lawyers Near Me in Houston Area

Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Immigration and Nationality Law.  Practice focuses on Family and Business Immigration Law with expertise in difficult cases and waivers.

BEATRIZ TRILLOS BALLERINI over 20 years of experience in the immigration field. In 2005, she founded the Trillos Ballerini Law Firm PC located in Houston, Texas. Attorney Ballerini has extensive experience in employment-based immigration, namely visas for investors, multinational managers, professionals, and persons of extraordinary ability, athletes and artists. Her firm also handles a variety of employment based permanent residency applications including certifications, national interest waivers, extraordinary ability and outstanding researcher applications. Her firm also represents clients in a wide range of family-based immigration cases, hardship waivers and naturalizations. Attorney Ballerini is a frequent speaker on immigration matters. She has presented for the International Bar Association Immigration Law Section, American Bar Association International Section Immigration and Naturalization Committee and the International Ethics Committee, Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Section, State Bar of Texas and American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She participated as a member of the planning committee of the Texas Bar Continuing Legal Education Immigration Law 2022 conference.. Attorney Ballerini has received numerous recognitions including Super Lawyers Magazine, Texas Super Lawyers and Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star; Best Lawyers in America (2021 & 2022) Top Lawyer by Houstonia magazine (2015-2022), AVVO Top Attorney Rated Lawyer and Houston Modern Luxury magazine selected her as one its 2016 Women of Distinction.. Attorney Ballerini is presently serving in key leadership roles in the immigration legal community.. American Bar Association (ABA). Attorney Ballerini serves as the Co-Chair of the Immigration and Naturalization Committee of the International Law Section of the American Bar Association (ABA). Previously, she was responsible for the monthly special projects of this ABA committee.. American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Attorney Ballerini has served as a member of AILA's Customs Border Protection National Committee (2016-2017) and USCIS Field Operations Committee (2017 to present). She was the Vice Chair of the USCIS Field Operations Committee from 2019 to 2020. Today, she serves as the Chair of USCIS Field Operations National Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).. In 2021, Attorney Ballerini was elected as Secretary of the Texas Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). She was the Customs Border Protection Liaison for Houston from 2015 to 2021 and currently participates as a member of the working committee.. She is licensed to practice by the Supreme Court of Texas, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Texas. Attorney Ballerini is a Member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, Federal Bar Association, State Bar Immigration and Nationality Law Section and a Charter Member.

AV-Preeminent rated immigration lawyer with 25+ years of experience providing innovative immigration solutions to companies of all sizes and their employees in the oil & gas, engineering, healthcare, biomedical research, financial services, media, telecommunications, education, entertainment, information technology, and industrial services industries, with a strong focus on healthcare professionals, including Doctors, Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Medical Technologists. Represent individuals and families in a wide variety of immigration cases, including naturalization/U.S. citizenship matters.

Attorney Francisco Tinoco was born and raised in South Texas, from immigrant parents.. After graduating from Edinburg High School located in Edinburg, Texas, Mr. Tinoco attended Columbia College in New York City, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in American History.. After graduating from Columbia College, Mr. Tinoco attended the Law School at Columbia University, also located in the City of New York.  Mr. Tinoco was awarded the Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School, with a Certification from the Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law.  Mr. Tinoco is licensed to practice law in Texas, New York and Washington, D.C.. However, with respect to immigration cases, which are governed by federal law, Mr. Tinoco is able to represent clients from all over the United States and from all around the Globe.  Mr. Tinoco has succesfully represented clients from all over the United States, and internationally from Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, China, India, Myanmar, Phillipines, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala, and Costa Rica, to name just a few.. After practicing law in New York City at Clifford Chance, LLP, a major international law firm, Mr. Tinoco decided to return to Texas to start his own law practice and help clients with their immigration applications, including investor visas and work visas, before U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services and before the U.S. Consulates and U.S. Embassies around the world,.. Mr. Tinoco focuses his practice on family petitions, namely Adjustment of Status cases and Consular Process, Citizenship and Naturalization cases, I-601 and I-601A Waivers, VAWA, U Visas, E-2 and E-1 Investor Visa cases, and TN and L-1 work visas.. Mr. Tinoco is proud that he has helped thousands of families to legally live, work and remain in the United States.. Immigration Laws are very complicated, and the right legal counsel matters.. Attorney Francisco Tinoco is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced immigration lawyer, with more than 23 years of legal experience.  After an initial consultation, he will advise you if you have a good case.. The first consultation at our office is always free and personally with Attorney Francisco Tinoco.

Attorney David Nguyen’s experience as a second generation immigrant fostered his passion to assist immigrants, minorities, and the disadvantaged. With his practice, The Law Office of David M. Nguyen, PC, Attorney Nguyen provides support and guidance to immigrants through the United States immigration process and nationality laws.. Attorney Nguyen has practiced immigration law for years for private law firms, non-profit organizations, and multimillion dollar corporations. Recognizing that quality legal services were not readily available for minorities, everyday people, and small businesses, Attorney Nguyen opened his own law practice in 2008 to increase the access and representation for this population subset.. The Law Office of David M. Nguyen, PC is consistently ranked among the top ten Texas immigration law firms by the American Institute of Legal Counsel (AIOLC) and the Attorney and Practice Magazine. In addition, the practice is recognized by the State Bar of Texas, the AVVO, the Alignable, the Better Business Bureau, the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, , Reform Austin News, VN Express News, and the Who’s Who Directory for Top Attorneys of North America.. Besides running a successful law firm, Attorney Nguyen believes in contributing to one’s community. He provides his legal services to the City of Dallas, the Federal Bar Association, the Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program (HVLP) and the BPSOS, Inc. Attorney Nguyen also advocates for immigrant children and their basic human rights at the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Detention Facility. He has guest lectured at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, the Saint Matthew the Evangelist church, and the Pro Se Litigation National Forum.. The Law Office David Nguyen, PC is able to provide assistance in all cases with staff members fluent in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.. There is absolutely no risk to obtain the answers to your questions. Call us today at or make your appointment online at . Remember, our office only provides free general consultations.. "The power of the lawyer is in the uncertainty of the law." - Jeremy Bentham

Attorney Daniel F. Albert practices exclusively in immigration law and has helped thousands of clients achieve the American Dream by obtaining their green cards in the last 18 years.  He specializes in family immigration, business immigration, employment immigration, and immigration removal defense.

Armand Jawanmardi handles all aspects of immigration law, focusing on family petitions, removal and deportation defense, and criminal immigration. Before beginning his private practice, Mr. Jawanmardi worked at several leading immigration firms in Houston and a non-profit organization dedicated to providing pro-bono representation to unaccompanied minors entering the United States.. Born to an immigrant father, Mr. Jawanmardi understands the significance of helping others legally adjust their status and remain in the United States. He has a strong ability to relate to his clients, easily overcoming any cultural or linguistic barriers. He enjoys the complexity of immigration law and continuously stays on top of new developments in the field.. Mr. Jawanmardi holds a J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law, where he focused his studies on immigration law and was admitted as one of twelve students to participate in The University of Texas School of Law Immigration Clinic in the Spring of 2013. While in the clinic, Mr. Jawanmardi along with his co-counsel, decisively won an asylum case in court.. Mr. Jawanmardi is admitted to the Texas Bar and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and Houston Young Lawyers Association. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Annie Banerjee graduated third highest in her law school class at South Texas College of Law, with a full academic scholarship. She was given the Order of Lytae and honorary membership in Phi Delta Phi. She was Assistant Editor of South Texas Law Review and made Dean's list. She has a Masters Degree in English from Queen's University in Ontario, Canada and her Bachelors with Honors in English from the prestigious Presidency College in India.

Ana Maria Schwartz is the daughter of immigrants from Chile and most of her family still resides there.  She has traveled, lived, studied and volunteered on five continents.  Prior to focusing on immigration issues, Ms. Schwartz worked in the fields of criminal law, software licensing, and small business law.. Ana Maria Schwartz earned her Bachelor's Degree from Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania where she majored in Political Science and minored in Spanish. During her time at Bryn Mawr College, she volunteered with Spanish-speaking communities in Philadelphia and brought United Nations officials to the College to speak on various international matters.. Ms. Schwartz furthered her education at the Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, where she earned a Juris Doctorate in 2003.  During law school, Ms. Schwartz spent a summer studying international law in Rome, Italy.  She also served as Vice President of the Law School's Student Bar Association and Vice-President of the Latin American Law School Association.  In addition, she was awarded a Hispanic Bar Association as well as a S.P.A.C.E. scholarship for her contributions to the community.. Ms. Schwartz volunteers her time to the Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA) where she has worked with TPS and VAWA claims.  She is also an Executive Board member of the Southwest Texas Chapter of Hostelling International.. Ms. Schwartz is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She is fluent in Spanish and proficient in French and Italian.

An Experienced, Reliable and Efficient Attorney On Your Side!. Ral E.N. Obioha, is a passionate, sharp, and tenacious advocate for justice.  Having served a Top Tier Personal Injury litigator with a major Texas personal injury firm, as well as a, Sernior Associate at an immigration law firm in Washington D.C, Ral founded The Law Office of Ral Obioha, PLLC in 2016.. With the sole purpose to enhance the lives of immigrants, The Law Office of Ral Obioha is built on the principles of Integrity, Commitment to Excellence and Personalized Attention.  As a child of immigrants, Ral understands that the U.S. legal system can often seem daunting and overwhelming to foreigners. For this reason, she goes the extra mile to make her clients feel secure, comfortable and informed throughout the legal process, and always strive for the best possible outcome. She specifically values open communication lines and strives to simplify the legal process in a way that keeps her clients informed at every step.. Ral ensures tailored respresentation is provided to those who are in need of an attorney who is available, knowledgeable, reachable, compassionate, and efficient. Ral is fearless in representning her clients and leaves no stone unturned in legal soltuions for them. At the Law Office of Ral Obioha, no human is illegal and every client feels like their case is prirority.. Ral is admitted to the Bar in the State of Texas, the Texas Court of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, the State of Maryland, the Maryland Court of Appeals, and the Maryland Supreme Court. Ral also serves as the Executive Director of Civil Resource Development and Documentation Center, an independent, non-governmental and not-for-profit organization established in 1996 for the protection and promotion of human rights and gender equality in Nigeria and beyond. Ral volunteers with Houston Volunteer Lawyers, Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative, BakerRipley, and Memorial Assistance Ministries. Ral also periodically guest lectures at Columbia University, New York. She’s an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).. To speak with Ral about your immigration, call to schedule a Consultation.

Alonge Law Firm has a legal team you can trust. We provide excellent services and deliver great results. At our law firm, you will be treated as a person, not a number. We will thoroughly evaluate your case and work with you in mapping out a strategy to achieve the very best results possible. More importantly, our strategy will be personalized to reflect your unique circumstances.. Our practice focuses on immigration and church laws. We represent individuals and businesses in all areas of immigration law. We also represent non-profit organizations, churches, and ministries before the IRS. We help them in filing their application for tax exempt status and in drafting policies and procedures that comply with IRS requirements and other federal laws and regulations. We represent clients throughout the country.

A Houston Immigration Attorney licensed in Texas and with over 17 years of experience practicing U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. Substantial experience handling all areas of Employment-Based (EB) immigration, Family-Based (FB) immigration, Non-Immigrant Visa and Investment matters. Proven track record of success with a high approval rate of labor certifications cases with the U.S. Department of Labor (hundreds+ approved cases) and thousands of combined approvals of various types including both, non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions with USCIS. Mr. Lopez has bold experience handling cases involving IT Consultants and third party placements. He also participated in the preparation, review and filing of an EB-5 Regional Center designation application in Texas which resulted in its approval.Mr. Lopez is admitted to practice law in all courts of the State of Texas, all Immigration Courts throughout the United States and the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Texas. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) Degree from the University of Houston Law Center (2002), a Juris Doctor (JD) and another Master’s Degree in Tax Laws (2000). He is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA), American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), American Bar Association (ABA), Houston Bar Association (HBA), and the Venezuelan Bar Association.Mr. Lopez is a citizen of the United States, Spain (EU) and Venezuela.. - Employment-Based Immigration PERM - 1-140 (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3) and EB-5 (investment)- ASYLUM, Removal Defense and Bond Hearings- Adjustment of Status & Consular Processing- Work Permits (EAD) & Advanced Paroles (AP)- Work Visas (H-1B - L-1A/B - TN's - O's & P's)- Employer Compliance (I-9 Compliance Review & Sanctions - E-Verify)- Investor Visas [E-1 (Treaty Trader) - E-2 (Treaty Investor)]- Family Immigration [Immediate Relatives of USC's & LPR's - Fiance Visas (K)]- Citizenship & Naturalization