Immigration Law Practice Areas

Lozano Law Firm handles every stage of the immigration process for families, businesses, and military service members across Texas and beyond. Led by Board-Certified immigration attorney Alfredo Lozano, our team provides focused, experienced representation in four core areas of immigration law: family immigration, business and employment immigration, military immigration, and humanitarian protections.

Each case begins with a free consultation where we assess your situation, explain your options, and outline a clear path forward. Our offices in San Antonio, Eagle Pass, and San Angelo are staffed with bilingual professionals ready to serve you in English or Spanish.

Below you will find an overview of every practice area we handle. Select any service to learn more about eligibility, the application process, and how our team can help.

Family is at the heart of U.S. immigration law. Congress created a system that prioritizes keeping families together, and our firm helps clients navigate every step of that system. Whether you are a U.S. citizen petitioning for a spouse, a permanent resident sponsoring a parent, or a couple planning to marry across borders, Lozano Law Firm can guide you through the process with the care and attention your family deserves.

Adjustment of Status (Form I-485)

If you are already living in the United States and are eligible for an immigrant visa, adjustment of status allows you to apply for permanent residence without traveling abroad. Our team handles concurrent filings, employment authorization applications, and interview preparation to keep your case moving forward.

I-130 Family Petition (Form I-130)

The family petition is the first step in sponsoring a relative for a green card. U.S. citizens can petition for spouses, parents, children, and siblings. Permanent residents can petition for spouses and unmarried children. We prepare complete petition packages and monitor visa bulletin priority dates so you know exactly where your case stands.

Naturalization and U.S. Citizenship (Form N-400)

Becoming a U.S. citizen is one of the most significant milestones in any immigrant's journey. Our attorneys guide eligible permanent residents through the N-400 application, civics test preparation, biometrics appointments, and the naturalization interview. We also handle cases with complex travel histories or past legal issues that require careful analysis before filing.

K-1 Fiance Visa (Form I-129F)

The K-1 visa allows U.S. citizens to bring their fiance to the United States to marry within 90 days of arrival. Our team manages the petition from initial filing through NVC processing, consular interview preparation, and the post-arrival adjustment of status that follows the wedding.

Parole in Place (Form I-131)

Military Parole in Place provides a pathway for certain family members of U.S. military personnel who entered the country without inspection. A grant of parole creates a lawful "entry" that can open the door to adjustment of status. This benefit is available to spouses, parents, and unmarried children of active-duty members, Selected Reserve members, and veterans not dishonorably discharged.

I-751 Remove Conditions (Form I-751)

If you received a conditional green card through marriage, you must file Form I-751 to remove those conditions before your card expires. We help couples compile evidence of a bona fide marriage and handle joint filing as well as waiver requests for cases involving divorce, abuse, or extreme hardship.

Consular Processing (Form DS-260)

When a family member lives abroad, consular processing is the path to obtaining an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate. For Texas-based families with relatives in Mexico, this typically means an interview at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez. Our firm prepares complete NVC document packages, Affidavits of Support, and interview coaching to help families navigate this process with confidence.

Immigration Waivers (Forms I-601 / I-601A)

Certain grounds of inadmissibility, such as prior unlawful presence, can block an applicant from receiving a visa or adjusting status. The I-601A provisional waiver allows eligible applicants to request forgiveness before departing for a consular interview, reducing the risk and uncertainty of the process. Our attorneys build detailed hardship cases documenting the financial, medical, and emotional consequences a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent would face if the waiver is denied.

Green Card Renewal (Form I-90)

Permanent residents with expired, expiring, lost, or damaged green cards can file Form I-90 for a replacement. We handle the filing and ensure clients have valid temporary evidence of their status while the new card is processed.

Employment Authorization / Work Permit (Form I-765)

Many immigration applicants are eligible for work authorization while their cases are pending. We file EAD applications for adjustment of status applicants, asylum seekers, and other eligible categories, and we track automatic extension rules to prevent gaps in work authorization.

Advance Parole (Form I-131)

Advance parole allows individuals with pending adjustment of status applications to travel abroad and return to

Texas employers and entrepreneurs depend on international talent to grow their businesses, fill critical roles, and compete in global markets. Lozano Law Firm works with companies and individuals across San Antonio, the Eagle Pass trade corridor, and West Texas to secure the visas and work authorizations that keep businesses moving.

E-1 Treaty Trader Visa (Form I-129)

The E-1 visa is available to nationals of treaty countries (including Mexico) who engage in substantial trade principally between the United States and their home country. Our firm helps traders document qualifying trade activity, prepare business plans, and navigate either a change of status through USCIS or a consular application at Ciudad Juarez.

E-2 Treaty Investor Visa (Form I-129)

The E-2 visa allows nationals of treaty countries to live and work in the United States by investing a substantial amount of capital in a real, operating U.S. business. There is no fixed minimum investment amount. The capital must be proportional to the enterprise, placed at risk, and sufficient to ensure the business is not marginal. Our team collaborates with accountants and business planners to build strong investment cases, particularly for entrepreneurs in Texas border communities.

TN Visa / USMCA Professional (Form I-129)

Under the USMCA (formerly NAFTA), Mexican and Canadian professionals in 63 eligible occupations can work in the United States on TN status. Mexican nationals must obtain a TN visa at a U.S. consulate before entering, while Canadians may apply directly at a port of entry. We prepare complete TN packages including credential evaluations, employment verification letters, and supporting documentation.

PERM Labor Certification (Form ETA-9089)

PERM is the first step in many employer-sponsored green card processes. The Department of Labor requires employers to test the U.S. labor market through a structured recruitment process before certifying that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. Our firm manages the prevailing wage determination, recruitment advertising, and ETA-9089 filing to keep the process on track.

R-1 Religious Worker Visa (Form I-129)

Religious organizations can sponsor ministers and religious workers for temporary R-1 status. The position must be with a bona fide nonprofit religious organization, and the beneficiary must have at least two years of membership in the denomination. We prepare applicants for the USCIS site visits that are a routine part of R-1 adjudication.

L-1A Intracompany Transferee (Form I-129)

The L-1A visa allows multinational companies to transfer managers and executives from a foreign office to a U.S. office. The beneficiary must have worked for a qualifying related entity abroad for at least one continuous year within the prior three years. We handle both individual and blanket L-1 petitions.

I-9 Compliance

Every U.S. employer is required to verify the identity and work authorization of each employee through Form I-9. Errors on I-9 forms can result in civil penalties ranging from $288 to $2,861 per form, and recent enforcement changes have eliminated the cure period for many common mistakes. Our firm conducts preventive I-9 audits, provides E-Verify guidance, and develops compliance policies tailored to Texas employers.

O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa (Form I-129)

The O-1 visa is available to individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. Applicants must demonstrate sustained national or international acclaim through evidence such as awards, published research, high compensation, or critical contributions to distinguished organizations.

H-1B Extension (Form I-129)

Our firm handles H-1B extensions for professionals already working in the United States on H-1B status. Extensions are available in three-year increments, with exceptions beyond the six-year cap for individuals with approved I-140 petitions or pending PERM applications. Please note: we handle H-1B extensions only, not initial H-1B transfers.

EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Green Card (Form I-140)

The EB-1A category provides a direct path to permanent residence for individuals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field. No employer sponsorship or labor certification is required. Applicants must meet at least three of ten regulatory criteria and demonstrate that they will continue to work in their area of expertise.

EB-5 Immigrant Investor (Form I-526E)

The EB-5 program offers permanent residence to investors whose investment creates American jobs. We guide investors through the I-526E petition, source-of-funds documentation, and the path from conditional residence to a permanent green card.

Conrad 30 Physician Waiver (Form DS-3035)

The Conrad 30 program lets foreign physicians who trained on a J-1 visa remain in the United States by serving in communities that need doctors. We represent physicians and the Texas healthcare facilities that hire them through the waiver process and the H-1B step that follows.

Lozano Law Firm is proudly veteran-owned. Managing Attorney Alfredo Lozano served four years in the United States Marine Corps before pursuing his law degree, and that experience shapes the way we serve military families today. We understand military culture, the realities of deployment, and the specific documentation that military immigration cases require.

Our firm serves active-duty members, veterans, and their families at Joint Base San Antonio, Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Laughlin Air Force Base near Eagle Pass, and installations across the country.

Military Parole in Place

Military PIP provides a pathway for spouses, parents, and unmarried children of military service members who entered the country without inspection. A grant of parole creates a lawful entry that enables adjustment of status, opening the door to permanent residence. Our firm handles the complete application, including military service documentation, family relationship evidence, and background clearance coordination.

Military Naturalization (INA 328 and 329)

Active-duty service members and veterans may qualify for expedited naturalization with no filing fee. Under INA 328, members with one or more years of honorable service and lawful permanent resident status can apply for citizenship with reduced residency requirements. Under INA 329, members who served during a designated period of hostility (which has been in effect continuously since September 11, 2001) can naturalize regardless of LPR status, with no residency or physical presence requirement.

Military Spouse Expedited Naturalization (INA 319(b))

Spouses of U.S. citizens who are stationed abroad or deployed under qualifying military orders may benefit from reduced residency and physical presence requirements for naturalization. This provision also supports overseas filing, so military families stationed outside the United States can pursue citizenship without returning stateside.

Humanitarian Protections

Certain immigration protections exist for individuals who have experienced crime or domestic violence in the United States. Lozano Law Firm handles these cases with the sensitivity and confidentiality they require.

U-Visa for Crime Victims (Form I-918)

The U-visa provides legal status to victims of qualifying crimes who have cooperated with law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. Our firm assists with obtaining law enforcement certifications, compiling evidence of substantial harm, and navigating the bona fide determination process that provides interim work authorization and protection while the case is pending.

VAWA Self-Petition (Form I-360)

The Violence Against Women Act allows abused spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens or permanent residents to file for immigration relief without the abuser's knowledge or cooperation. VAWA cases carry strong confidentiality protections under federal law, and our firm handles every aspect of the self-petition with the discretion these cases demand.

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (Form I-360)

Special Immigrant Juvenile Status protects children in the United States who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected by one or both parents. It begins with an order from a state juvenile court making the findings the law requires, and it can lead to lawful permanent residence. Our firm coordinates the state court and immigration steps together so young people gain stability and a secure future in the country they call home.