Marrying a U.S. citizen allows an individual to be granted a two-year permanent residency in the United States. However, this permanent residency is based on conditions that must be met to remain in the U.S. after two years. Additional steps must be taken to retain specific rights. While two years may seem like a...

From time to time, an increase in the issuance of Notices of Intent to Deny (NOID) occurs in family petition cases, which can be disheartening and frightening. But there is hope, and these petitions can be approved when the appropriate work goes into submitting a thoughtfully prepared and thorough response. It is each person’s...

New immigration bills continue to be introduced in Texas rapidly, making it challenging to keep up with what bills have become laws and what actions can legally be taken against an individual seeking to immigrate to the United States. Immigration laws in Texas will continue to be complex issues for some time. One of...

In Texas, bond hearings can be requested by individuals being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  A bond hearing must be requested to start this process. Following the steps that lead back to your family can be challenging and frightening. Below, we share what a bond hearing consists of so you understand what...

Senate Bill (SB) 4 is one of the strictest immigration laws in the country. SB 4 is a Texas state law that went into effect on September 1st, 2017. Also called the “Show me your papers” law, SB 4 gives local police officers the right to request proof of citizenship or otherwise question the...