Immigration Law Blog
Parole For Entrepreneurs
In January of this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule providing foreign individuals who are founders of start-up or entrepreneur companies an opportunity to grow their companies within the United States. The rule is anticipated to...
The L-1B Visa: Transferring Specialized Employees
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...
Immigration Benefits For Family Of Military & Veterans
“Parole in Place” (or PIP) allows certain qualified individuals to apply for lawful permanent residence without leaving the United States, despite their past illegal entry and stay. Noncitizen spouses, parents, and unmarried minor children of U.S. citizen members or...
Acquisition Of Citizenship: Are You Already A U.S. Citizen?
There are several ways that someone may prove they are a U.S. citizen without being born in the U.S. or taking the citizenship and naturalization test. If they have at least one U.S. citizen parent at the time of their birth, or if their parent becomes a U.S. citizen...
L-1 Visa For Transferring An Employee
Businesses are becoming more globalized every year as countries seek markets overseas. Many United States businesses have offices abroad, and many foreign businesses have offices in the United States. United States immigration law allows global businesses to transfer...
Lozano Law Firm Has New Office In Eagle Pass, TX
After eight years of providing consultations at a hotel conference room in Eagle Pass, and due to a growing demand for our services and the continuous growth of our legal practice, the Lozano Law Firm has now opened an additional office in Eagle Pass to better serve...
Balancing Efficiency Of Expedited Removal In Immigration
In the complex immigration system, expedited removal is a contentious process that draws supporters and adversaries alike. The streamlined approach to deportation prompts people to question its effectiveness. Moreover, it should also have a check and balance in its...
Warning To Legal Residents & Form I-407
On January 27, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order banning all people from Iraq, Iran, Syria, Yemen, Sudan, Libya and Somalia from being able to enter the United States. The administration’s claim is that the ban only affects people from those countries,...
Defending Yourself Against Deportation
Are you looking for the best deportation lawyers in Texas? It’s quite understandable if you are. Recent changes in immigration policies shook the legal landscape, affecting deportation measures in the United States. Amid these changes, seeking help from skilled...
E-2 Visa Through Franchise Purchase Unlocks Opportunities
Did you know you can purchase an existing U.S. business and qualify for an E-2 Visa? Buying a franchise in the United States can open the doors to your American dreams. It makes you eligible for the Treaty Investor Visa, which enables you to enter and remain in the...
Trump & Foreign Labor, Part II
Our last blog on the topic of non-immigrant employees discussed some of the ways these programs may be at risk under the incoming administration. As an employer, you may be facing the loss of some of your key employees or new obstacles to bringing them back, if these...
Trump & Foreign Labor – Part I
Consistent with the president-elect’s view on other immigration issues, Mr. Trump’s thoughts on certain worker Visa programs cast doubt and worry amongst the businesses and workers who currently benefit from them. His policy stance, per his website, states that he...