Immigration lawyers in Texas Mario Cantu to Naimeh Salem

Firm: Law Offices of Mario H. Cantu, PLLC

3300 N Interstate 35 , Austin , Texas 78705

Practice Areas: Immigration

My primary practice of law is immigration, including family based petitions, U Visa, VAWA, DACA, TPS, and naturalization.. As attorneys helped my dad and grandma immigrate to the United States, I'm paying it forward and helping other immigrants achieve their dreams of gaining legal status in this wonderful country.  I am a participant in the State Bar of Texas's inaugural legal incubator program, Texas Opportunity & Justice Incubator. Through this program I aim to bridge the justice gap and provide affordable legal services to low and modest income immigrants in the Austin and San Antonio communities.

Firm: Azarmehr Law Group

2720 Bee Cave Road , Austin , Texas 78746

Practice Areas: Immigration

Mehron P. Azarmehr obtained a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Economics from the University of North Texas. After his master’s degree, he worked at the World Bank in Washington, D.C. Later, he attended St. Mary’s University School of Law and the University of Texas Law School. During law school, he served at the Texas Supreme Court as briefing intern.. •       Mehron has been practicing law in Texas since 1992. He first served as an Assistant Attorney General with the Texas Attorney General’s office in Austin, Texas; then from 1996 to 1998, he practiced immigration law at Gardere & Wynne, L.L.P. in Dallas, Texas.. •       In 1999, he founded Azarmehr Law Group, an exclusively immigration-based practice. The law firm is based in Austin, Texas with affiliate offices in Monterrey, Mexico London, UK, and Shanghai, China.. •       Mehron is admitted to practice in Texas and before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court, Eastern, Northern, and Western Districts of Texas.. •       Mehron is multilingual and speaks English, Spanish, Farsi and French.. Professional Memberships:. •       State Bar of Texas. •       American Immigration Lawyers Association. Professional Bar Activities:. •       State Bar Foundation Fellow: membership is limited to 1/3 of 1% of licensed attorneys in Texas.. •       Past Chair, State Bar of Texas, Environmental Law Section. •       Past Associate Editor-in-Chief, State Bar of Texas, Environmental Law Journal. Publications:. •       Immigration Options and Procedures for Healthcare Workers, Business Immigration Law: Strategies for Employing Foreign Nationals (2010-12).. •       Natural Resources Damages Under CERCLA Sec. 107: How the Liability Rules Differ Between Actions for Natural Resource Damages and Response Costs, 21 Environmental Law Reporter No. 10 (1992).. •       Status of Joint and Several Liability Under CERCLA after Bell Petroleum; 24 Environmental No. 5 (1994).. •       CERCLA Joint and Several Liability in the Fifth Circuit After Bell Petroleum, State Bar of Texas, 25 Environmental Law Journal No. 1 (1994).

2901 Wilcrest Dr. , Houston , Texas 77042

Practice Areas: Immigration

Proud immigrant attorney licensed to practice in Texas and in El Salvador with a L.LM in Immigration and Naturalization Law.. I provide personalized legal strategies to help clients reunite and stay with their loved ones and assist businesses and professionals in employment immigration matters.. Prior to obtaining my law license in Texas, I was a Foreign Legal Consultant authorized by the State Bar of Texas and licensed to practice in El Salvador.

Firm: Allison Law Firm

2717 Commercial Center Blvd E200 , Katy , Texas 77024

Practice Areas: Immigration

The Law Office of Mihaela Allison is a full service bilingual (English/Spanish) immigration law firm that has successfully defended clients from deportation in the greater Houston, Texas area. Mihaela Allison provides professional, personalized and specialized representation for her clients before the Office of Immigration Review and USCIS. Miheala Allison will thoroughly explain her strategy for you throughout the process until your case is brought to a conclusion. She will also answer questions that arise along the way. Mihaela Allison cares about her clients and will do whatever it takes to make sure you and your family's rights are protected. Mihaela Allison will give you confidence in your immigration journey. Call today.. 2717 Commercial Center Blvd. Suite E200 Katy. Texas. 77494. p: Call Today. SE HABLA ESPANOL

Firm: Cowles & Thompson, A Professional Corporation

4965 Preston Park Blvd , Plano , Texas 75093

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: The Law Offices of Michael Ponder

5807 S. 1st St. , Austin , Texas 78745

Practice Areas: Immigration

Michael Ponder graduated from Tulane University in 1998 with a B.A. in Spanish. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern University Law Center in 2003 with a Juris Doctorate. He worked in the area of insurance defense litigation for two years before starting his immigration practice in 2005. He has had the pleasure of helping hundreds of new Americans get residency, citizenship, visas and many different forms of lawful immigration status in the U.S. Besides his work with clients, Mr. Ponder also does volunteer work for refugees and victims of crime through American Gateways and Casa Marianella.

Firm: Shakya Immigration Law, PLLC

13501 Katy Fwy , Houston , Texas 77079

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Poole Law Center

3027 Marina Bay Drive , League City , Texas 77573

Practice Areas: Immigration

With a lineage of family settling in the United States of America over several generations, under many variants of US immigration law, and by all manner of visa pathways, I commit to helping my clients with their own journey to the US, whether seeking opportunity or reuniting with loved ones, a temporary journey or a permanent relocation.. I earned my JD and Texas bar admission in 2008, and immediately dove into a diverse caseload at Lone Star Legal Aid, the 3rd largest free legal aid provider in the US.  In 2014, I drew on my UHLC clinical training in founding Poole Law Center.. In addition to helping clients navigate complex immigration laws, I am passionate about enriching the law as a profession. As a Director on the State Bar of Texas Immigration and Nationality Law Section, I enjoy serving with an amazingly dedicated and talented group of immigration attorneys and collaborating with other sections to provide programming and resources for the advancement of the profession.. As Chair of the Texas Supreme Court’s Grievance Oversight Committee, I am privileged to work with a diverse group of attorneys and public members to meet with stakeholders all across the state reviewing the Texas attorney discipline system.. As a member of the Alvin Community College Advisory Board, I enjoy endless inspiration from fellow board members and students alike of the dedication and vision that transformation and growth require.. I am a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and Texas Bar College. I previously served in multiple roles for the Galveston County Young Lawyers, Galveston County Bar Association, and on a District Grievance Committee. Locally, I serve in my daughter’s school, our church, and community. When not working or volunteering, you can find me with my family - likely on or near the water.

Firm: Lira | Cazares Immigration Law

P.O. Box 831031 , San Antonio , Texas 78283

Practice Areas: Immigration

Melanie M. Lira is the founder of the Lira Cazares Immigration Law. She is a native of San Antonio, Texas, where she received her Juris Doctorate from St. Mary’s School of Law. She has been honored for her commitment to human rights and social justice and received the Alice Wright Franzke Feminist Award and the Justice Alma Lopez Women in Law Leadership Award. Further, she received recognition from the Texas Access to Justice Foundation for her pro bono service.. Before beginning her own firm, Melanie worked at a local law firm practicing removal defense. Her experience and dedication to immigration rights has lead her to work in various ways with several organizations and firms such as, Tahirih Justice Center,  Faegre Baker Daniels, and Akin Gump.  Melanie has experience in family based immigration, naturalization, VAWA, U visa and SIJ petitions, consular processing and removal defense.. She is admitted to practice law in Texas and is fluent in Spanish.

Firm: Garcia & Block, PLLC

3011 Nacogdoches Rd , San Antonio , Texas 78217

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Law Office of Mark A. Bissada, PLLC

5540 N Lamar Blvd (By Appointment Only) , Austin , Texas 78751

Practice Areas: Immigration

The Law Office of Mark Bissada is a solo practice located in Austin, TX. I focus exclusively on the practice of federal immigration law, representing corporate and individual clients throughout the United States and from around the world.. I am a proud alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin (Bachelor of Science) and the City University of New York School of Law (Juris Doctor). I maintain two active law licenses. I am admitted to the state bars of New York and New Jersey, as well as the US District Court - Western District of Texas. I am authorized by the Code of Federal Regulations to practice immigration law throughout the United States.

Firm: Trevena Matt L

1711 Rio Grande Street , Austin , Texas 78701

Practice Areas: Immigration

I have been Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since December 1997. Formerly, I  was the Chair of the Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico Chapter of the American Immgiration Lawyers Association.. I also was the Chair of the Advisory and the Chair of the Examinations Committees for Immigration and Nationality Law at the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.. I am a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. And I am an  Honors graduate of the Univeristy of Texas at Austin, School of Law and hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Arizona State University.. I have been  recognized by the American Immigration Lawyers Association with its President's Award  "For Tremendous Advocacy on Behalf of Immigrants and Your Outstanding Contributions to the Association.” June 21, 1997

Firm: Quan Law Group, PLLC

5444 Westheimer Rd , Houston , Texas 77056

Practice Areas: Immigration & Naturalization , International & Trade, Immigration

Matthew (Matt) G. Thompson has specialized in advanced employment-based immigration law and global business immigration matters for nearly 20 years. He has assisted employers of varying sizes with immigration challenges facing international workforces. He has extensive experience in all areas of U.S. immigration law, but primarily focuses his practice on employment-based immigration for corporate clients and the immigration practices and regulations for foreign employment offshore on the Outer Continental Shelf. Mr. Thompson advises companies on strategies for both non-immigrant and permanent residency issues, including but not limited to, L-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3 and R-1 visa petitions as well as immigrant visa petitions for Multinational Managers and Executives, Extraordinary Ability and Exceptional Ability, National Interest Waivers, Outstanding Researchers and Special Immigrant Religious Workers.. Mr. Thompson has expertise in managing labor certification (PERM) for employers and developing cost-effective strategies for companies and organizations interested in hiring professional foreign workers. He has experience in performing I-9 and Public Access File audits. Mr. Thompson has also developed a Deemed Export/Export Compliance practice, including deemed export licensing and compliance counseling associated with the hiring and deployment of foreign employees in situations that may require export licensure. His clients include both large multinational corporations and regional companies in various industries.. Mr. Thompson graduated cum laude from Southern Methodist University in 1989 with a degree in Russian Area Studies and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center in 1997. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Thompson served in the United States Air Force as a Russian language linguist. He also spent time as an Immigration Specialist for refugee resettlement at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. While there, he was awarded the Department of State’s Superior Honor Award for outstanding performance during the attempted Soviet coup of August 1991.. Mr. Thompson is a member of the Texas State Bar, the American Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA). He is a frequent public speaker on immigration topics, including various AILA conferences and seminars. As a member of AILA’s Military Assistant Program, he provides pro bono representation to U.S. military members and their families with a variety of immigration-related issues.. Mr. Thompson has been a board member of the Bach Society of Houston since 2005. He also counsels the organization on immigration matters for their guest performers. Mr. Thompson has been recognized as a Texas Rising Star in Texas Monthly Magazine (July 2005) as well as in The Best Lawyers in America (2010 to present).

Firm: Mathew Law Firm

950 Echo Ln , Houston , Texas 77024

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Chavez & Valko, LLP

10670 N. Central Expressway, Suite 300 , Dallas , Texas 75231

Practice Areas: Election Campaign & Political , Employment & Labor , Entertainment & Sports , Family , Immigration & Naturalization , Labor , Securities , Immigration

As an immigrant to the U.S., I am uniquely positioned to assist other foreign nationals get through the immigration process. I have been a high school exchange student (J-1), college student (F-1) and a specialty occupation worker (H-1B). Of course I have experienced the trying wait for visas at US consulates, so I understand how zelous and experienced representation can make a profound difference.. I have handled all types of immigration cases, and am happy to assist you with yours, in any way I can.

Firm: Martha E. Garza PC

4545 Bissonnet St Ste 230 , Bellaire , Texas 77401

Practice Areas: Immigration

I am an immigrant from Monterrey Mexico and I know firsthand through my clients' experiences the difficulties of obtaining legal status. We are more than just a law firm, we are your advocate to represent you and do all we can to grant you relief and legal status.

Firm: Davis Law Firm

909 N.E. Loop 410. , San Antonio , Texas 78209

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Martha E. Garza

4545 Bissonnet St , Bellaire , Texas 77401

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Law Office of Marron Gebremeskel, PLLC

752 N Main St #157 , Mansfield , Texas 76063

Practice Areas: Immigration

Firm: Naimeh Salem & Associates

8980 Lakes at 610 Dr. , Houston , Texas 77054

Practice Areas: Immigration

Ms. Salem is well versed in all aspects of immigration law and matters, including family-based immigration, employment-based immigration, immigrant visas, business and investor visas, naturalization and citizenship, deportation defense, and asylum law.  She enjoys the challenge of finding a path for residence for those with barriers to eligibility for immigration benefits such as criminal convictions, long absences from the US, unlawful entries, prior deportations and visa fraud charges.  She documents, researches and presents cases effectively and is dedicated to assuring that her clients receive the very best service in their case and that they attain the best results possible. Naimeh is the official immigration adviser to the Harris County Public Defender's Office and publishes a regular article related to immigration on Semana News.