Transitioning from having an immigrant Visa to having a Green Card can be complex. It necessitates the knowledge of an Adjustment of Status lawyer. They streamline the path, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with immigration laws.The journey involves two primary pathways: family petitio...

Navigating the complexities of immigration law can be daunting. With so many intricacies that you need to deal with, consulting with a legal professional will prove helpful. Here’s why you must consider seeking an immigration attorney’s help.Extensive Knowledge Of Changing LawsImmigration rules...

Follow Your Residency Process: Green Card Through Other PathwaysWhile special immigrant status is a great route, it’s essential to weigh it against other immigration pathways. You must determine which one works best for you based on your situation.Special Immigrant vs. Employment-Based Immigration...

For many aspiring immigrants, the path to obtaining a Green Card seems wrapped in layers of complexity, much like deciphering a maze. However, when broken down, the process consists of systematic steps. Here are the procedures for applying for a Green Card as a special immigrant.Initiate With Form I...

Getting a Green Card under this category isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. Instead, eligibility pivots on specific, unique circumstances, offering pathways to groups with limited options. Certain individuals may apply as a special immigrant. However, the criteria may differ for each of them. That...

The United States represents a land of opportunities, dreams, and a fresh start for many people around the world. Obtaining a Green Card, with the help of a special immigrant attorney, becomes a beacon of hope for these dreamers. However, as with most immigration pathways, the road to the coveted pe...

As a non-immigrant worker with TN status approval, you have an initial period of three years to work and live in the United States. If you want to stay longer, your employer must file Form I-129 on your behalf requesting an extension.If your TN status expires or you lose your job, you get a 60-day g...

The average processing time for TN Visas varies depending on the application method. For example, some may obtain their TN Visa the same day they apply; others may have to wait weeks or months to become a nonimmigrant NAFTA professional.If you’re applying to be a TN Visa holder at a port of entry,...

Canadian and Mexican citizens with families who go through the TN Visa process and receive an approval notice may bring their spouse and any unmarried children (under age 21) into the United States under the TD Visa.A NAFTA professional can apply for their immediate family to have TD non-immigrant s...

The TN Visa has specific eligibility criteria, just like any other non-immigrant Visa application for immigrants living in a foreign country. TN Visa requirements include:A job offer (full- or part-time) in the United States that falls under the list of acceptable NAFTA professionsVerification of le...

The TN non-immigrant classification permits qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to seek temporary entry into the United States to engage in business activities at a professional level. However, their job must be on the list of acceptable North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professions. U...

Are you wondering whether you qualify for a TN Visa? Canadian and Mexican citizens with a job offer in the United States may be eligible to apply for a TN visa, which would allow them legal entry into the United States to work and live. We’ll explain all the requirements and information regarding...

Not every business will qualify for a PERM labor certification, and it’s always best to consult with a labor certification lawyer before starting the certification process. The Lozano Law Firm can help you understand your business immigration options and craft a plan that helps you fill your chall...

The U.S. Government recognizes that immigrants play an important role in our economy and workforces. To help businesses legally recruit and hire immigrant talent, it established a series of systems that streamline business-related Visas. With a permanent labor certification through Program Electroni...

PERM Labor CertificationsU.S. employers having trouble filling positions with workers who are qualified and available to perform the type of work required may be able to fill that need through foreign workers, but the uncertainty of an immigrant worker’s status often makes it difficult to fill a l...

Businesses who are seeking people with unique skills may utilize employment-based Visa to reach out to people outside of the country to come to the United States either temporarily or permanently for work. These visas are provided to people who have skills that are beneficial to the American economy...

Foreign Worker & Non-Immigrant Visas For Texas-Based EmployersLozano Law Firm advises and assists employers of all sizes in San Antonio and San Angelo regarding sponsorship and employment of foreign nationals to help them meet their labor needs, from filling a niche position or specialty occupat...

If you live outside of the United States but have business goals within the country, you may be eligible to apply for an Investor Visa. At Lozano Law Firm, we help clients by providing guidance and solutions regarding business immigration. We have offices in three Texas cities: San Antonio, San Ange...

If you live outside of the United States but have business goals within the country, you may be eligible to apply for an Investor Visa. At Lozano Law Firm, we help clients by providing guidance and solutions regarding business immigration. We have offices in three Texas cities: San Antonio, San Ange...

Employer ComplianceAs an employer, it is vital to the success of your business to establish and maintain compliance with U.S. immigration law. The Lozano Law Firm helps companies in San Antonio and neighboring areas from San Angelo to Laredo with their immigration compliance issues. Spend your time...

EB-5 visas are granted for the purpose of investing in a “new commercial enterprise” in the U.S. Generally speaking, you must invest at least $1,800,000, or $900,000 USD if the location of the business is in an area of exceptionally high unemployment or in a targeted rural area. The investment m...

EB-5 VisasAt Lozano Law Firm we help investors and entrepreneurs (and their spouses and children) obtain Green Cards for lawful permanent residence in the U.S. with an EB-5 Visa. An EB-5 Visa is the fifth preference category for employment-based immigrant Visas. As you may have guessed, the U.S. onl...

At this time, foreign professionals cannot apply for H-1B visas without a petitioning employer, but the Immigration Service is currently reviewing this rule. The U.S. employer must initiate the process by filing a Labor Condition Application (LCA), Form ETA 9035 or Form ETA 9035E, with the Departmen...

The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to recruit and hire foreign professionals to fill specialty occupations within the United States for a 6 year period. During these six years, H-1B professionals can live and work in the United States, and can apply for H-4 dependent visas for spouses and children...

If you have been ordered deported in the San Antonio immigration court or had your immigration petition or application denied, don’t give up hope. An immigration attorney from The Lozano Law Firm may be able to help you get that decision reversed through the applicable immigration appeals process....

If you have been ordered deported in the San Antonio immigration court or had your immigration petition or application denied, don’t give up hope. An immigration attorney from The Lozano Law Firm may be able to help you get that decision reversed through the applicable immigration appeals process....

Petition For ReviewDespite its name, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) does not have the last word on a final order of removal, deportation or exclusion. San Antonio immigration attorney Alfredo Lozano of Lozano Law Firm helps people take their case to the next level by filing for a Petition fo...

Help With Immigration Bond Hearings From Experienced San Antonio Immigration AttorneyImmigration lawyer Alfredo Lozano of Lozano Law Firm helps people in San Antonio, San Angelo, Eagle Pass and Laredo who have been arrested or detained to obtain a release from detention while a decision on their rem...

Experienced San Antonio Immigration Attorney Provides Court Representation During The Removal ProcessThe Texas immigration attorneys at The Lozano Law Firm represent people in removal proceedings in San Antonio immigration court (EOIR). We provide a strong and knowledgeable deportation defense to pr...

Are you wondering if you qualify for military parole in place (MIL PIP)? This Obama-era program allows spouses, children, or parents of veterans or active military personnel to apply for an adjustment of status and possibly obtain lawful permanent residency in the United States, even though they ini...

When the USCIS issues a determination about your application for adjustment of status, you will receive a written decision notice in the mail. If the USCIS approves your application, you will receive an approval notice. Later you will receive your actual Green Card, or Permanent Resident Card. If th...

After your ASC appointment, you may be called in for an interview with the USCIS. An interview is not always necessary, but if the USCIS has any questions for you, they may request one. At the interview, they will ask you questions based on your background check and information you provided in your...

Adjustment of Status 1 300x225 1After you determine if you are eligible for an adjustment of status, you will need to complete necessary forms and submit them to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). That will include an immigration petition and Green Card application. These forms w...

Adjustment of status is a process through which you may go from one immigration status to becoming a lawful permanent resident or Green Card holder. An adjustment of status takes place without you having to leave the United States and return to your home country. For example, you may have a temporar...

If you are currently in the U.S. on a temporary Visa, we may be able to put you on a path to permanent residency and citizenship through naturalization. We can do this by guiding you through an adjustment of status proceeding. If you qualify for an adjustment of status, you will be able to apply wit...

As an alternative, you may consider applying for a U Visa. Unlike VAWA petitions, you do not have a qualifying U.S. citizen or legal resident to apply. There are, however, restrictions on the number of U Visas that are granted each year.For instance, if the individual who is abusing you is not an au...

In addition to violent offenses, these include “crimes of moral turpitude” also known as crimes related to vices. These include drug crimes, prostitution, gambling-related offenses, or perjury. Crimes of moral turpitude also include any vile or depraved act, such as public urination or flashing....

Domestic violence is a very real problem that directly affects one in four women during their lifetime, with over one million physical assaults on women by their intimate partner occurring every year in the U.S. alone. Women who are abused often feel trapped in their situation and are scared to spea...

There can be many obstacles in the way to a successful immigration, and once here, circumstances can arise that may hurt an adjustment of status or even lead to deportation. At The Lozano Law Firm, our experienced immigration lawyers help individuals and families in San Antonio, Eagle Pass, Laredo a...

Important information about DACA requests: Due to federal court orders, USCIS has resumed accepting requests to renew a grant of deferred action under DACA. USCIS is not accepting requests from individuals who have never before been granted deferred action under DACA. Until further notice, and unles...