Family Immigration Attorney in San Antonio, Texas
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Experienced Family Immigration Attorney in San Antonio
Family is at the heart of U.S. immigration law. Congress built a system that prioritizes keeping families together, and Lozano Law Firm helps clients move through that system with confidence. Whether you are a U.S. citizen petitioning for a spouse, a lawful permanent resident sponsoring a child, or a couple planning to marry across borders, our attorneys guide you through every filing, deadline, and interview with the care your family deserves.
Our practice is led by Alfredo Lozano, Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a credential held by fewer than five percent of Texas immigration attorneys. He is also a Marine Corps veteran, and our entire team is bilingual. Every case begins with a free consultation where we review your situation, explain your options, and map a clear path forward.
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What We Handle
How We Can Help
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, including cases with complex travel histories that require careful analysis before filing.
K-1 Fiancé Visa (Form I-129F)
The K-1 visa allows U.S. citizens to bring their fiancé 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.
Mexican Citizenship and Dual Nationality
U.S.-born individuals with at least one Mexican-citizen parent may be eligible to claim Mexican citizenship by descent. Our firm assists with birth certificate registration at the Mexican consulate, apostille requirements, and the documentation needed to obtain a Mexican passport and CURP. The United States permits dual nationality, so claiming Mexican citizenship does not affect your U.S. citizenship.
Consular Processing (Form DS-260)
When a family member lives abroad, consular processing is the path to an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate. For Texas families with relatives in Mexico, this typically means an interview at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juárez. We prepare complete NVC document packages, Affidavits of Support, and interview coaching.
Immigration Waivers (Forms I-601 / I-601A)
Grounds of inadmissibility such as prior unlawful presence can block a visa or adjustment. The I-601A provisional waiver lets eligible applicants request forgiveness before departing for a consular interview. Our attorneys build detailed hardship cases documenting the consequences a qualifying relative would face if the waiver were denied.
I-751, Green Card Renewal, Work Permits & Advance Parole
We also handle removing conditions on a marriage-based green card (I-751), green card renewals (I-90), employment authorization (I-765), and advance parole travel documents (I-131), keeping your status and work authorization intact while your case is pending.
Our Process
What to Expect
Free Case Evaluation
We start with a no-cost consultation to review your situation, explain your options, and identify the strongest path forward for your family.
Case Preparation
Our team assembles your petition with the documentation and evidence USCIS expects, prepared accurately the first time to avoid delays.
Filing & Follow-Through
We file, track deadlines, respond to USCIS, and prepare you for every interview until your case is resolved.
How the Family Immigration Process Works
Most family cases begin with a petition, usually Form I-130, in which a U.S. citizen or permanent resident establishes a qualifying relationship with the relative they hope to sponsor. Once approved, the path depends on the relative's category and where they live. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, meaning spouses, parents, and unmarried children under twenty-one, have a visa available immediately; other family members wait for a priority date on the monthly Visa Bulletin.
When a visa is available, the relative either files for adjustment of status inside the United States or completes consular processing at a U.S. embassy abroad. Nearly every case ends with an interview, and most are approved when the evidence is complete and consistent. Our role is to keep the case accurate, responsive, and moving so avoidable delays never cost your family time.
Military Families: Parole in Place
Lozano Law Firm is veteran-owned, and military immigration is one of our signature strengths. If your family member serves in the U.S. military and you entered the country without inspection, Military Parole in Place may create the lawful entry that makes adjustment of status possible. We serve families at Joint Base San Antonio, Goodfellow AFB, Laughlin AFB, and installations nationwide.
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Hire a Board-Certified Immigration Attorney
Fewer than five percent of Texas immigration attorneys are Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Attorney Alfredo Lozano holds that distinction, and since founding the firm in 2006 he has brought a Marine Corps veteran's discipline, more than 20 years of immigration experience, and a fully bilingual team to every case the firm handles.
Our approach combines personalized counsel with the documentation rigor these cases demand, so your petition is prepared correctly the first time. Board Certification means the state has independently verified his experience, tested his knowledge, and confirmed his standing among peers, which is the kind of assurance that matters when your family's future is on the line.
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Our Team
Our team includes experienced attorneys, legal professionals, and client-care specialists who share a common commitment: making the immigration process as clear and manageable as possible for every family we serve.
Alfredo Lozano
Managing Attorney
Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law and a Marine Corps veteran who leads every case strategy.
Linda Hamilton
Attorney
Guides families and employers through petitions, waivers, and interviews with steady, detailed advocacy.
Minerva Gonzalez
Legal Assistant
Prepares documentation and keeps every case organized, accurate, and moving forward.
Mayra Juarez
Legal Administrator
Coordinates case management and client communication across our three Texas offices.
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How to Obtain Residency If You Are in the U.S. Illegally
Entering the country without inspection does not always close the door to a green card. Our free guide walks through the options that may apply, from Section 245(i) and Military Parole in Place to the I-601A provisional waiver, in plain language.
Download the guide to understand the paths that could be available to your family, then contact us for advice on your specific situation.
Where We Serve
Serving Families in San Antonio, Eagle Pass, and San Angelo
Local knowledge is one of the advantages of working with a firm rooted in the region. Adjustment of status applicants across South and Central Texas are typically interviewed at the USCIS San Antonio Field Office, and we prepare every client for the questions officers there tend to ask. For families with relatives in Mexico, consular processing usually runs through the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juárez, and from our Eagle Pass office we help border families prepare for it. In San Angelo, we are one of the few dedicated immigration offices in West Texas. Across all three offices, our bilingual staff makes sure language is never a barrier to understanding your case.
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FAQ
Family Immigration FAQs
Who can I sponsor for a green card as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident?
U.S. citizens can petition for spouses, parents, unmarried and married children, and siblings. Permanent residents can petition for spouses and unmarried children. Immediate relatives of citizens have no annual visa cap, while other categories wait for a priority date on the Visa Bulletin.
How long does family immigration take?
It depends on the category and where your relative lives. Immediate-relative cases for the spouse or parent of a U.S. citizen often finish in under a year through adjustment of status, while preference categories for siblings or married children can take several years because of visa backlogs.
Can my relative get a green card if they entered the U.S. without inspection?
Sometimes. Options such as Section 245(i), Military Parole in Place, or an I-601A provisional waiver followed by consular processing can create a path. Because the wrong move can trigger a bar, have an attorney review the full immigration history before anything is filed.
Will we have to attend an interview?
Most family-based green card cases require an interview, either at the USCIS San Antonio Field Office for adjustment of status or at the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juárez for consular processing. Marriage cases include questions about the relationship, and we prepare every client beforehand.
What is the Affidavit of Support and who can be a sponsor?
Form I-864 is a legally binding promise that the sponsor will financially support the immigrant. The petitioner must file one and show income of at least 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. When income falls short, a qualifying joint sponsor can be added.
Can my family member work while the green card case is pending?
Often, yes. Many family-based applicants who file for adjustment of status can also request an Employment Authorization Document, which lets them work lawfully and obtain a Social Security number while the case is pending.
Do you offer consultations in Spanish?
Yes. Our entire team is bilingual, and consultations are available in English or Spanish at our San Antonio, Eagle Pass, and San Angelo offices.
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Cases We Do Not Handle
Lozano Law Firm focuses exclusively on the practice areas listed above. We do not handle asylum or criminal immigration cases. When clients come to us with needs outside our scope, we refer them to trusted colleagues who specialize in those areas. Our referral network includes attorneys who handle asylum claims and criminal immigration consequences, so every person who contacts us receives direction toward the right help.
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