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...

The average processing time of PERM labor certifications is approximately 7.5 months from when you filed your certificate. The DOL typically takes a minimum of 30 days to process PERM certifications. However, if the DOL randomly selects your application for audit, your processing time may be closer...

The Department of Labor gives preference to non-citizen workers who meet specific qualifications for exceptional talent or skill in their fields. The four preferences for permanent worker visas include:First Preference EB-1: Reserved for workers with extraordinary talent in athletics, arts, business...

If you are not a United States citizen but work for an employer in the U.S., you may be able to receive permanent resident status and remain in the U.S. indefinitely.The PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) process is the process the Department of Labor requires foreign workers to go through...

If you are looking for a lawyer for immigration, it might be to assist with the selection of the right visa to send an employee to the United States (U.S.) as an executive or manager to establish a new office. You will need to follow specific procedures as a foreign national to open your U.S. office...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may deny your I-130 petition for various reasons. An I-130 denial can be based on anything from minor procedural reasons like non-payment of filing fees or a lack of verification of your relationship to more complicated issues like fraud or a det...

Yes, there are exceptions as to who can file the I-130 petition. If you’re unsure whether these exclusions apply to you, contact our immigration attorney to discuss your circumstances in detail to quickly determine your overall eligibility.Here is the list of excluded relatives:In-lawsGrandparents...

The timeline for the I-130 process depends on two major factors:The field office that receives your Form I-130The type of family relationship in question on your applicationHere are the general guidelines regarding how long an approval can take. However, keep in mind that each case varies on an indi...

The official name of Form I-130 is the “Petition for Alien Relative,” which is the way for U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders to start applying for their family members to become lawful permanent U.S. residents.It’s the first step you’ll need to take to apply for a family-based Green Card a...

Would you like to ask an experienced immigration lawyer about the process of filing an I-130 petition for an alien relative?If you’re planning to file a Form I-130 to sponsor a loved one, look no further than Lozano Law Firm. Our founder and principal attorney, Alfredo Lozano, is highly knowledgea...

As you can see, the naturalization process is complex and requires many different steps. Even if you make a small error on your N-400, the USCIS could deny your naturalization. However, with the help of an experienced lawyer for immigration, you’ll have a much better chance of a successful outcome...

Green Card holders over 18 can apply for naturalization three to five years after obtaining a permanent residency. However, you must meet even more requirements to file for naturalization:You cannot have left the U.S. for more than six months at a time during the three- to five-year waiting period.Y...

Naturalization is the process that foreign nationals can use to become U.S. citizens. However, applicants must have a legal permanent residence in the U.S. for at least three to five years before they file Form N-400, or they won’t be eligible.Form N-400If you’re a Green Card holder, you can use...

If you have questions about the N-400 application process for naturalization, an immigration lawyer can help give you the answers you need. Foreign nationals who want to apply for naturalization may do so by filling out and submitting Form N-400, but that’s not all. You also must meet specific eli...

Business immigration lawyers focus on a wide variety of business immigration law matters. We help clients with US business visas, green cards, and other benefits that can increase the profitability and competitiveness of your company. Although the immigration process isn’t easy, it can be much sim...

If your adjustment of status is pending and you do not have an advance parole document, there are only a few situations in which you may be able to travel internationally without your traveling being considered an abandonment of your Green Card application. In general, without an advance parole docu...

To obtain an advance parole document, you will need to fill out and submit Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. It is critical to work with an immigration lawyer to obtain an advance parole document since there are many different scenarios in which you can ultimately abandon your adjustment...

If you are concerned about doing something that could affect your Green Card application, you might be worried about traveling while your adjustment of status is pending. Can you travel during this period?Generally speaking, adjustment applications will need to obtain an advance parole document in o...

Suppose you are going through the immigration process in the United States. In that case, you already know that the laws are incredibly complicated. It is critical to avoid making any mistakes while waiting for an application to be processed. If your adjustment of status is pending, you are likely t...

An investor visa applicant is not required to retain an attorney, but the process can be confusing without legal advice, especially if you aren’t familiar with visa and immigration laws. There are various types of immigration status, such as:Naturalized citizenLawful permanent residentConditional...