Adan Vega

Texas

Since 1979

5th Circuit

Since 1985

Federal Circuit

U.S. Supreme Court

The University of Texas School of Law

J.D. (1979) | Business Law

Rice University

B.A. (1976) | Contribution to several extracurricular groups and served as president of a student organization.

Honors: Dean's List

AILA

AILA Publisher committee 2013-2014

2013 - Current

Activities: Associate Editor of AILA publications

Texas State Bar  # 20533590

Member since 1979

1979 - Current

Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law

Texas Board Of Legal Specialization

Q. Can my employer refuse List A documents for I-9?

May 14, 2025

A: The short answer is no. Please see the following guidance:

Anti-Discrimination Notice: Employers must allow all employees to choose which acceptable documentation to present for Form I-9.

Employers cannot ask employees for documentation to verify information entered in Section 1, or specify

which acceptable documentation employees must present for Section 2 or Supplement B, Reverification and Rehire.

Employees do NOT need to prove their citizenship, immigration status, or national origin when establishing their employment authorization for Form I-9 or E-Verify. Requesting such proof or any specific document from employees based on their citizenship, immigration status, or national origin, may be illegal.

Similarly, discriminating against employees in hiring, firing, recruitment, or referral for a fee, based on citizenship, immigration status, or national origin may be illegal. Employers should not reject acceptable documentation due to a future expiration date.

For more information on how to avoid discrimination or how to report it, contact the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section in the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division at www.justice.gov/ier. ... Read More

Q. Hi, I am a US citizen 25 years old, I want to petition for only my brother and not my parents, brother age is 20 years.

September 1, 2024

A: The U.S. citizen petitioner must be over 21 years of age at the time that the Form I-130 is filed on behalf of the sibling. However, the beneficiary sibling does not have to be over 21 years of age.

Q. immigration status through marriage

January 17, 2024

A: Daniel,

I highly recommend that you consult with a qualified and experienced immigration law attorney before you proceed to request any benefits from USCIS. The attorney will be able to consult with you and provide you with professional guidance. If you decide to engage the attorney to represent you then the attorney will guide you through the process of requesting the adjustment of status with USCIS by preparing and filing the appropriate petitions and applications.

Good luck to you.

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