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I am an attorney licensed in both Texas and Mexico, with a focus solely on U.S. immigration law. My background allows me to offer a unique cross-border cultural and legal perspective to each case I handle. As my client, you will receive direct attention from me rather than from paralegals. Being bilingual in English and Spanish, I am dedicated to providing clear, personal, and responsive legal guidance. It is my honor to assist you throughout your immigration journey.
Practice Area
- Immigration Law
- Citizenship, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
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- Credit Cards Accepted
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24142239
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Languages
- English
- Spanish
Education
- Washington University in St. Louis
- LL.M. (2019) | Legal
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Professional Associations
- State Bar of Texas  # 24142239
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2 Questions Answered
- Q. Denied U.S. immigration application after administrative processing.
- A: More information is needed to properly assess the case. The next step will depend on whether your spouse was applying for an immigrant visa (to permanently reside in the U.S.) or a nonimmigrant visa (such as a work, student, tourist visa, etc).
After a visa denial, the U.S. Consulate typically provides a brief notice with the reason for the decision. These notices are often vague, so it’s important to identify the specific ground of inadmissibility. Once we understand that, we can determine the best next steps.
U.S. consular officers have broad discretion to deny nonimmigrant visas, and in some cases, reapplying may be the best option—but not without first evaluating your case to understand ... Read More
- Q. How long for I-130 to reach NVC after filing?
- A: Once your I-130 petition is approved, it typically takes between four to eight weeks for USCIS to forward it to the National Visa Center (NVC). After the NVC receives the petition, a “Welcome Letter” will be sent to the email address provided on the I-130 form, or to your mailing address if no email was listed. This letter contains your Case Number and Invoice ID, which you’ll use to log into the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC).
If your I-130 has been approved and you haven’t received any communication from the NVC after eight weeks, it's important to contact them. Your case may not have been forwarded due to one of the following reasons:
1.An administrative error ... Read More
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