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...

Perhaps you are already in a marriage but still need to bring your spouse to America in order to complete the process for obtaining lawful permanent resident status. In that case, we can help you to obtain a K-3 Visa for your spouse. We can also help you obtain a K-4 derivative Visa for the kids.A K...

Children of the K-1 Visa holder may accompany him or her to the U.S. as well; this process requires preparing and filing for a K-2 derivative Visa. However, your children must meet specific requirements in order to come to the United States on a K-2 Visa.Your children must be:Legally recognized as y...

In order to get a Fiancé Visa, both parties must qualify under immigration laws. To qualify for a Fiancé Visa, you must be able to prove the following:The petitioner is a U.S. citizen;The petitioner plans on marrying the foreign national within 90 days of their entry into the country;Both the peti...

U.S. immigration law allows a person to enter the United States for the purpose of marriage. The appropriate Visa is a K-1 nonimmigrant Visa. Like all nonimmigrant Visas, the K-1 is applicable for a limited time only, and the couple should get married within 90 days of the fiancé’s arrival in the...

A Fiancé Visa allows someone with foreign national status to come to the United States for the purpose of marrying their fiancé who is a citizen of the United States. This Fiancé Visa is often called a “K-1 Visa”. It allows for travel to the United States and residency within the country for...

If you and your foreign fiancé plan on living in the United States, you should speak with a Fiancé Visa lawyer. The Fiancé Visa process can be complex, and you don’t have to endure it alone. You can work with an experienced legal professional who can guide you through the Fiancé Visa process.L...

Consular Processing Green Cards Green Card LawyerTexas immigration attorneys at Lozano Law Firm help individuals in San Antonio, San Angelo, Eagle Pass and Laredo obtain family Green Cards for their relatives abroad. Outside of the immediate family, U.S. immigration policy places strict quota limits...

The Texas immigration attorneys at Lozano Law Firm have helped many individuals become legal citizens of the United States. Don’t be intimidated or get discouraged by the complexities of immigration forms, immigration laws, and U.S. immigration policy. Our Texas citizenship lawyers have the knowle...

The family immigration lawyers at Lozano Law Firm in San Antonio help individuals and families in San Antonio, San Angelo, Eagle Pass and Laredo find the right family-based visa to bring families together and put them on the path to citizenship. As a certified immigration lawyer, firm founder and pr...

Do you or a loved one have questions about the federal DACA program DACA Many changes have impacted this program in recent years, so be sure to work with an immigration attorney if you plan to open your application.What Is DACA?Under this program, announced in 2012, the Department of Homeland Securi...

If you make a substantial investment in a U.S.-based business, you may be eligible to apply for an E2 Visa. This Visa will allow you to live and work in the U.S. for a minimum of three months and a maximum of five years, although the maximum may be eligible for extension.Since the E2 Visa comes with...

Individuals who qualify for Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) will not be deported. However, DAPA does not equal permanent resident status or citizenship. It does allow for obtaining employment authorization to legally work in the United States for periods of three years. There are...

It is a sad fact that, in this country, military service members often find their own families torn apart by the immigration laws of the very country they have devoted their lives to serving. A recent article in the online publication The Daily Caller highlighted the plight of hundreds of thousands...

During President-elect Donald Trump’s run for president, and in the month since the election, he has brought up the subject of limiting or revoking the right to U.S. Citizenship. In 2015, he stated he wanted to end birthright citizenship for people born of undocumented parents. Then, post-election...

Of All The Immigrants Facing Deportation, Less Than 40% Have Legal Representation.This is a problem. For example, in the United States, anyone who is facing a criminal charge, has a right to a lawyer, regardless of his or her immigration status. However, undocumented immigrant cases are not consider...

Although applying for TPS can be pretty straightforward, an individual case may encounter difficulties if the applicant can’t provide the required documentation.For example, foreign residents may have no valid national identity documents if they left their country during a crisis and a consular pr...

To qualify for TPS, an individual must:.Be a national of a country that USCIS designated for TPS, like VenezuelaFile their TPS application within the registration period (or present valid reasons for late filing)Prove continuous presence in the United States from a designated dateWho Doesn’t Quali...

Does a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation mean that every Venezuelan national residing in the U.S. can expect Temporary Protected Status? Alfredo Lozano, a board-certified lawyer for immigration and founder of The Lozano Law Firm PLLC with offices in San Antonio, San Angelo, and Eagle Pass...

The Naturalization N-400 interview interview is one of the final steps to the Naturalization process in immigration. The N-400 is the name of the application required to become a Naturalized United States citizen.Below we share tips on preparing for your Naturalization n-400 interview.The Naturaliza...

Have You Done Your Taxes?Immigration is how we have helped improved many lives, but we also want to see if we can improve your life in other ways. With the new VIP Community Program at The Lozano Law Firm, we help you by sharing your business with our community or by helping you find a service provi...

The EB-5 Visa is a pathway to a Green Card for foreign citizens who invest in a U.S. business. The EB-5 program, established in 1990, has induced considerable investment in the U.S. economy over the past three decades. With their spouse and unmarried children under 21, a successful investor may enjo...

Did you know that you can purchase an existing business in the United States and qualify for an E-2 Visa, and that a franchise purchase can qualify you? Provided the franchisor is willing to allow its investors to apply for the Visa during the process of buying the franchise, this type of business t...

We often talk to U.S. citizens who currently live outside of the United States and are now planning to return with their family. These cases are usually not much different from any other family immigration case, but there are a few important factors to consider as you prepare to move back to the Uni...

On January 25th, 2017, Mr. Trump signed two executive orders pertaining to immigration: one on border security and the other focused on security within the United States. This second order included language instructing DHS and State officials to strictly comply with and enforce U.S. immigration laws...

United States immigration law allows global businesses to transfer employees from a foreign office to a United States office when such a decision is necessary to the interests of the business. The L-1B Visa allows a company to transfer an employee with “specialized knowledge” to come work in the...

If you’re planning on applying for an adjustment of status, the first step you need to take is hiring a reputable and experienced immigration lawyer. For people who meet the eligibility criteria, applying for an adjustment allows you to legally change your status to become a lawful permanent resid...

U Visas Are A Type Of Visa That We Have Experience Processing For Some Of Our ClientsLike any immigration related matter, many questions arise as to what the process involves. Timing, qualifications, and of course the process itself. This article gives explains what the U Visa is and how it works. B...

Do you or a loved one have questions about the federal DACA program? Many changes have impacted this program in recent years, so make sure you work with a lawyer for immigration if you plan to open your application.What Is DACA?Under this program, announced in 2012, the Department of Homeland Securi...