Are you a long-time resident of the United States? Are you thinking about becoming a citizen through naturalization? Getting U.S. citizenship has many benefits, such as rights, protections, and opportunities to improve your future. Here are a few benefits that you can enjoy.Voting. As a citizen, you...

If you plan on becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization, it can feel overwhelming and complicated. You may think that you must speak flawless English to pass the required written tests, but that’s not true. In reality, proficiency in English doesn’t have to be perfect.See how an attorney f...

Getting a Green Card brings numerous advantages beyond just its legal status. It allows foreign nationals to live and work permanently in the United States. With this, you can enjoy certain rights and privileges like natural citizens.Employment Opportunities Without Sponsorship Green Card holders ca...

Individuals with Immigrant Visas in the United States can file an Adjustment of Status to obtain a Green Card. This means they are transitioning to lawful permanent residency. The AOS process allows getting a Green Card without returning to one’s home country for Visa processing.After getting marr...

A K-1 Visa allows a foreign national to enter the United States to marry their U.S. citizen fiancé. This Visa provides a 90-day stay allowance for individuals residing outside the country.A fiancé visa attorney handles the complex immigration procedure. They ensure all legal requirements are met a...

In a borderless world of love, the Fiancé Visa is the key to a story that overcomes distance. A K-1 Visa attorney can guide you through being united with your future spouse in the United States. While the process may be complex and daunting, these lawyers will not leave you groping in the dark.Here...

If you are already in the United States and hold an immigrant Visa, you can apply for permanent residency in the country through Adjustment of Status. Here are the steps you need to follow in applying for a Green Card.Determine Your Green Card EligibilityThe initial step in the Green Card applicatio...

Adjustment of Status allows those with non-immigrant Visas to apply for permanent residency without leaving the country. With this, a Visa lawyer is essential for ensuring compliance with immigration laws and adept handling of potential challenges. They make the path to permanent residency more mana...

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...