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Firm: Reddy & Neumann, P.C.

11000 Richmond Ave. #600 , Houston , Texas 77042

Practice Areas: Immigration

Emily Neumann is a conscientious and dedicated attorney exclusively practicing employment-based immigration law since 2005. Discerning and intelligent, her deep knowledge of immigration law allows her to accurately assess a situation quickly and work with intense concentration to get the minute details right. She offers measured advice to her business clients and uses persuasive arguments based on facts in filing visa petitions and applications before the various government agencies involved in the U.S. immigration system. She has been named a "Top 10 Immigration Law Attorney" by Attorney and Practice Magazine and received a "10 Best" Award for Client Satisfaction from the American Institute of Legal Counsel. Emily has acquired a skillful status within and among her peers. She earns respect from her clients for her ability to listen to their needs and execute projects with precision. She has been quoted in Bloomberg Law, U.S. News & World Report, Inside Higher Ed, and The Times of India on various hot topics in immigration law. Emily's blog, , is visited by thousands daily. She focuses on essentials to make nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processes and procedures as simple as possible for her clients to achieve their immigration goals with minimal fuss. Even under high pressure, she keeps her calm composure and gets her message across at the right time with the right words. She works to provide the highest quality deliverables and constantly envisions ways to improve. Emily attended the University of Houston Law Center and Central Michigan University. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Society for Human Resource Management.. Specialties: H-1B Specialty Occupation, L-1A Multinational Executive or Manager, L-1B Specialized Knowledge, TN NAFTA - Canada and Mexico, E-3 Australia, Dependent Visas (H-4, L-2, TD, etc.), OPT, STEM extension issues, I-140, Schedule A for PTs and RNs, I-485, Adjustment of Status, Green Card, Labor Certification, PERM

Firm: The Law Office of J. Francisco Tinoco, P.C.

5444 Westheimer Rd. , Houston , Texas 77056

Practice Areas: Immigration, Personal Injury, Corporate, Litigation

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.

Firm: Khinda Law Office

4306 Yoakum Blvd , Houston , Texas 77006

Practice Areas: Immigration, Tax, Business

Firm: Dickinson Wright PLLC

5773 Augusta Drive, Ste 191 , Houston , Texas 77057

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor , Immigration & Naturalization , Labor , Immigration

Firm: Law Office of Kathryn N. Karam, PC

4888 Loop Central Drive , Houston , Texas 77081

Practice Areas: Immigration

Kathryn N. Karam has over ten years of experience practicing immigration law. She is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Attorney Karam opened her law practice in July 2013 in order to provide high-quality, personalized services on a range of immigration matters. Her office offers services in Spanish and Chinese.. Attorney Karam began her career at Quan, Burdette, and Perez, P.C., which later became FosterQuan LLP, in Houston, Texas. During this time, she handled all types of immigration matters, including family-based immigration matters, naturalization and citizenship issues, employment-based matters, non-immigrant visas, issues involving Customs and Border Protection, and detention and removal cases. She gained a reputation for being diligent, passionate, creative, and a dedicated problem solver. Attorney Karam was later employed with Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Houston, Texas, where she primarily handled business non-immigrant visa matters.. Prior to earning her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law, Attorney Karam earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese, from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and a Certificate in Chinese Studies from the Johns-Hopkins-Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies.. Ms. Karam is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and served as Advocacy Liaison for AILA’s Texas Chapter from 2010-2013. She has volunteered at the Chinese Community Center, the Tahirih Justice Center for Immigrant Women and Girls, and volunteered at citizenship clinics in the Houston area. She also spoke at the AILA Texas Chapter Conference in November 2013 on the topic of Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny.

Firm: Martinez & Wilfong, PLLC

7322 Southwest Freeway, Ste. 770 , Houston , Texas 77063

Practice Areas: Immigration

Jose is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. He proudly served with the Army’s 101st Airborne Division and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2005 to 2006. After leaving the military, he attended the University of Houston and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He was a member of the prestigious Texas Legislative Internship Program during his time at the University of Houston.. Soon after graduating from U of H, Jose enrolled in the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. He obtained an associate editor position on the Thurgood Marshall Law Review and actively participated on the Moot Court team. He competed in numerous moot court competitions. As a member of the Earl Carl Institute, he wrote, researched, and edited portions of Our Story, a publication devoted to telling the rich history of Texas Southern University. Jose ultimately graduated summa cum laude and in the top 10 % of his graduating class.. On his free time, Jose enjoys running, reading, and volunteering.

Firm: Lamb & Turner, PLLC

550 Westcott St. , Houston , Texas 77007

Practice Areas: Immigration

I have been representing clients in immigration matters since my days as an associate at a small Houston law firm. By the time I opened my own law office in 1983, my immigration practice was growing rapidly, and within ten years all but a few of my cases were in this field. I have seen many changes in immigration law over the past three decades, some for the better, some not, but what has never wavered has been my dedication and commitment to my clients. I have made it a hallmark of my practice to render personalized service to each and every client. My team and I take great pride not only in the successes we have achieved over the years, but most importantly in the differences we have made in the lives of those we have represented. Our expertise extends from temporary work visas, to permanent residence through both employment and familial relationships,through the defense of individuals in removal proceedings, especially those seeking protection from human rights abuses in their home countries. Whatever your immigration needs, we look forward to being of assistance to you.

Firm: GreenCardGuys Law Group PC

7211 REGENCY SQUARE BLVD, Suite #220 , Houston , Texas 77036

Practice Areas: Immigration

John Ting is a North Texas native who received his Juris Doctorate from The City University of New York School of Law.  John spent time in the Immigration Department of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese in Newark, New Jersey. Since then, he moved back to his home state to start his own practice since 2012, helping guide immigrants to live and work legally in America by suing the government for unreasonable delays. John is known as the Immigration Problem Solver.™ Through John's leadership, GreenCardGuys Law Group secures legal status for people to live and work in America legally because the government does not care. His personal mission is to help lawyers be better professionals to the community.. In 2010, John was a recipient of an Equal Justice Award, which recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions on behalf of underserved communities and causes.  Over the years, John has accumulated more than 400 hours of pro bono legal services and is actively involved in the community. He has given back through the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and domestic survivor organizations (CHETNA and DAYA). John was awarded the 2016 Pro Bono of the Year with National Asian American Bar Association, 2015 Community Service Award, and 2014 Outstanding Member of the Year with Dallas Asian American Bar Association.. He has served on boards, including Legacy Preparatory Charter Academy, Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and its foundation. He currently serves as a board advisor for DAYA in Houston.

Firm: Katine & Nechman L.L.P.

1834 Southmore Boulevard , Houston , Texas 77004

Practice Areas: Immigration

John Nechman is a partner in the Houston, Texas law office of Katine and Nechman L.L.P., where he focuses on immigration law.  He is also an adjunct professor at South Texas College of Law and the University of Houston Law Center.  He is a past chair/president of several national, state, and local legal organizations, and he is a frequent speaker on immigration, business, human rights, criminal, and GLBT/HIV-related legal issues.  He has twice been named a “Super Lawyer Rising Star” attorney by Texas Monthly Magazine and is the recipient of the 2004 Stonewall Law Award for Excellence in Advocacy, the Human Rights Campaign’s 2005 Political Equality Award, the 2007 State Bar of Texas’s Judge Norman Black Award, and the 2007 Outsmart Magazine Statue of Liberty Award.

Firm: Abbasi Immigration Law Firm, PLLC

1505 S Highway 6 , Houston , Texas 77077

Practice Areas: Immigration

Founding attorney of Abbasi Immigration Law Firm, is a proud Longhorn, having earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas in Austin, Texas.. In 2015, Kirin Abbasi graduated from South Texas College of Law Houston, where she also interned with Aid for Victims of Domestic Abuse. It was during this time Kirin Abbasi found a passion for working with a diversity of individuals and cases.. She became a member of the State Bar of Texas in 2015 and since has extensive experience in Oil and Gas, Business and Employment Contracts, and Immigration Law. Ms. Abbasi is also a Certified Mediator.

Firm: Ibarra-Martinez Law PLLC

9039 Katy Freeway Suite 314 , Houston , Texas 77024

Practice Areas: Immigration

I am passionate about helping people and about immigration law. I have six years of experience working representing clients from around the world in their various immigration cases. I am skilled in Family Based Immigration Law, Naturalization, Consular visa processing and Removal Defense.

2401 Fountain View Dr. , Houston , Texas 77057

Practice Areas: Immigration

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

Firm: CALEHR & ASSOCIATES

10301 Northwest Freeway Suite 311 , Houston , Texas 77092

Practice Areas: Immigration

Born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Haroen ("Harun") Calehr is half Indonesian and half Dutch. He started practicing law right after graduating from Texas Southern University, J.D, in 2001, and then followed by graduating from Tulane Law School, LL.M., in 2002 where he received his Master in Law in Admiralty and Maritime Law. Prior to pursing his LL.M, Haroen worked for two Houston law firms, a U.S. Federal Magistrate Judge, and U.S. Bankruptcy Judge. Haroen is fluent in Dutch, German, and Indonesian.. Haroen currently focuses his practice in the following areas of the law: Litigation, Personal Injury, Admiralty Law, Immigration Law, Corporate Law, Bankruptcy, and Criminal Law.. Haroen is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. There are over 70,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas. Only 7,000 have been recognized as Board Certified specialists in one of 21 select areas of law. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization was established in 1974 by the Supreme Court of Texas at the request of State Bar of Texas and is the only governing board authorized to certify attorneys in legal specialty areas.. He is also a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. The College of the State Bar of Texas is an honorary society of lawyers who are among the best trained attorneys in Texas. Members are qualified attorneys who are interested in both high ethical standards and improved training for all Texas attorneys. Haroen is also a certified Domestic Arbitrator and Attorney Ad Litem. Haroen has a notable 10th Circuit Federal case, Tulengkey v. Gonzales, which has been published.. Haroen was awarded The Top Lawyers for the People Award by the H Texas Magazine. He has also been named Super Lawyer. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.. Haroen was also presented with an Award of Appreciation for the efforts extended to the citizens of Indonesia in 16 states in 2003 for the seminars that he toured with the Indonesian Consulate General in Houston.  He currently serves Of Counsel for the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Houston, Texas, as well as for Young & Husain, PLLC. He also serves as a committee member for the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, which is appointed by the Supreme Court of Texas.. Haroen has been interviewed on CNN Asian Edition Program regarding the prospects for democracy in Indonesia and the new Habibie government. He was also a guest speaker at a Continuing Legal Education seminar on deportation and removal proceedings. Previously, he taught a cross-cultural training seminar for ANADARKO executives on Indonesian politics and economy, Houston, TX, 2002.. He is an active member of Harris County Bar Association and American Bar Associations, the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Young Lawyers Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, The American Inns of Court – Houston Chapter, The Netherlands Texas Business Association, IABA, Indonesian American Business Association, Phi Alpha Delta, and the U.S. Maritime Law Association.. He has been admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions: Texas, New York, Washington, D.C., the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Texas, U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Texas, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Texas, and U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Texas.

Firm: Godzina Law Firm

965 Pinemont Dr , Houston , Texas 77018

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Gino M Mesa & Associates

2028 Dismuke St , Houston , Texas 77023

Practice Areas: General Litigation, Immigration

Firm: Gillenwater Law Firm

5555 Morningside , Houston , Texas 77005

Practice Areas: Immigration, Estate Planning, IP & Internet

Firm: Kimura Law Office

12910 Memorial Drive , Houston , Texas 77079

Practice Areas: Immigration

I specialize in both employment and family based immigration cases. I am experienced in advising and helping clients to secure and maintain U.S. work-related visas, including H-1B, E1/2, L-1, P-1/P-3, O-1, R-1 visas, and etc.  I have extensive experience in PERM, EB1 Persons of Extraordinary Ability, EB1 Outstanding Professors and Researchers, and National Interest Waiver (NIW) cases.

Firm: Fong Ilagan

6588 Corporate Drive , Houston , Texas 77036

Practice Areas: Immigration & Naturalization , Immigration

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.

Firm: Guerra & Associates Law Group

3730 Kirby Dr Ste 1200 , Houston , Texas 77098

Practice Areas: Immigration

Mr. Guerra's practice consists primarily of representing clients in the immigrant visa process, naturalization, removal, family law, and other litigation matters. He is admitted to practice before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as the District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Before establishing the firm, Mr. Guerra served for eight years as a Senior Associate. While in law school, he served as a law clerk for the District Counsel of the Immigration and Naturalization Service and as a law clerk at Chevron's Legal Department.. Mr. Guerra has handled the most complex immigration matters throughout his eight years of practicing immigration law while overseeing the removal section. His clients and colleagues view him as the "go to" man when a case involves difficult issues. His clients have come to appreciate his no-nonsense approach and zealous advocacy when it comes to assessing their cases and finding a solution to obtain the intended immigration relief. His experience affords him the foresight to formulate a strategy that will achieve a client's short and long-term goals. Mr. Guerra is extremely comfortable and proficient in handling cases in front of the immigration courts. Nevertheless, he does everything within his power and within the law to ensure that the people he represents never endure the financial and emotional costs of removal proceedings.. The proficiency that Attorney Guerra has in handling employment and family based cases has earned the respect of his clients and peers. Clients from across the United States have retained Mr. Guerra to handle their cases in the many immigration courts and USCIS offices throughout the country. A key to his success is his insistence on client and case preparation prior to the scheduled interview or hearing. Once an individual retains Mr. Guerra, he provides as many meetings or consultations as are needed so that the client is comfortable about his or her case. A confident attorney and a confident client equal success.. Attorney Guerra treats every case as if it were his most important matter. Furthermore, his thorough understanding of the intricacies of immigration law serve as a major asset in his contact with the various offices of the Department of Homeland Security on behalf of his clients.

Firm: Herrera & Associates

2323 S Voss Rd , Houston , Texas 77057

Practice Areas: Immigration