Military Immigration Attorney in San Antonio, Texas
Military Immigration
Veteran-Owned Immigration Counsel for Service Members and Their Families
Serving in the United States military should move a family closer to citizenship, not leave it stuck in immigration limbo. Yet service members at Joint Base San Antonio, Goodfellow Air Force Base, and Laughlin Air Force Base often discover that a spouse who entered without inspection, or a parent living abroad, still faces real barriers. Military immigration law exists to remove those barriers, and few firms in Texas know it the way we do.
Lozano Law Firm is veteran-owned. Alfredo Lozano served in the United States Marine Corps before becoming one of the few Texas attorneys Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. A Marine who practices immigration law is exactly who military families across South and West Texas want in their corner. Every consultation is free and available in English or Spanish, and you can schedule yours today.
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How We Help Military Families
Congress and the Department of Defense have built special immigration protections for those who serve. The rules are generous, but they are also easy to miss without an attorney who works with them regularly. These are the tools we use most.
Military Parole in Place
Parole in Place, or PIP, is the single most powerful tool for military families. It allows the spouse, parent, or child of an active-duty service member, Selected Reserve member, or veteran to receive a grant of parole even if they entered the United States without inspection. That parole satisfies the lawful-entry requirement for a green card, which means a spouse who once had no path can often adjust status without leaving the country. We prepare the request with the military documentation and hardship context that persuade USCIS to grant it.
Naturalization Through Military Service
Service members can become citizens faster than almost anyone else. Under Section 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, those who serve honorably during a designated period of hostilities, which has been in effect continuously since 2002, can naturalize without the usual residence and physical-presence requirements. We prepare the N-400 and the Form N-426 certification of service, and we coordinate with base personnel offices to keep the process moving.
Green Cards for Military Spouses and Parents
Once lawful entry is established, whether through PIP or a prior admission, we handle the family petition and the adjustment of status application together. Immediate relatives of citizens, including the spouses and parents of citizen service members, always have a visa available, which makes these among the most reliable cases we file.
Expedited and Overseas Citizenship
Deployment should not stall a naturalization case. Service members stationed abroad can complete fingerprints, interviews, and the oath at U.S. embassies, consulates, and military installations overseas. We help deployed clients and their families use these provisions so a change of station does not mean starting over.
Deferred Action for Family Members
When a relative of a service member does not yet qualify for parole in place or a green card, deferred action can offer temporary protection from removal and, in many cases, work authorization. We assess whether this discretionary relief fits your family while a longer-term path is prepared.
Benefits for Surviving Family Members
Families who lose a service member should never lose their immigration options too. Special provisions protect the surviving spouses, parents, and children of members who died from service-connected causes, including posthumous citizenship and continued eligibility for benefits. We handle these sensitive cases with the care they deserve.
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 Military Immigration Cases Work
Most military cases follow a clear sequence, and knowing it up front removes a lot of stress. We begin by confirming the service member's status and pulling the right proof, usually a military ID, orders, and Form N-426 or a DD-214 for veterans. That single step decides which doors are open.
From there, the path depends on the goal. A spouse who entered without inspection usually starts with a parole in place request, then moves to the family petition and adjustment of status once parole is granted. A service member seeking citizenship files the N-400 with the N-426 certification. Throughout, we account for the realities of military life, including deployments, permanent change of station orders, and tight timelines before a transfer. In our experience, the families who start early, before a move or a deployment, give themselves the most flexibility.
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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.
Serving the Military Community Across South and West Texas
Our region is home to one of the largest military populations in the country, and we built this practice to serve it. We work with families connected to Joint Base San Antonio, including Fort Sam Houston, Lackland, and Randolph, along with Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo and Laughlin Air Force Base near Del Rio and Eagle Pass. We understand base life, the pace of orders, and the USCIS San Antonio Field Office where many of these cases are decided. Wherever you are stationed, we can begin your case remotely and in English or Spanish.
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Military Immigration FAQs
What is Military Parole in Place?
Parole in Place is a discretionary grant of parole that USCIS extends to the spouse, parent, or child of an active-duty service member, Selected Reserve member, or veteran. Its purpose is to cure an entry without inspection so the family member can apply for a green card inside the United States. It is granted in one-year increments and can usually be renewed until the green card process is complete.
Can my spouse get a green card if they entered illegally and I am in the military?
In many cases, yes. This is exactly the problem parole in place was designed to solve. Once PIP is granted, your spouse generally satisfies the lawful-entry requirement and, as the immediate relative of a citizen, can apply to adjust status without leaving the country. Because every history is different, we review the full immigration record first, but military families have real advantages here that civilian families do not.
How does military service help me become a citizen faster?
Under Section 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, service during a designated period of hostilities lets qualifying members naturalize without the usual years of permanent residence and physical presence. That period has been in effect since 2002, so most current service members qualify. Filing fees are also waived for military naturalization applicants.
Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to serve and then sponsor my family?
No. Lawful permanent residents can serve, and service can accelerate their own path to citizenship. Once you naturalize, you can petition for immediate relatives, including a spouse and parents, who then have a visa immediately available. We often handle the service member's naturalization and the family petitions as one coordinated plan.
Is the MAVNI program still accepting new applicants?
The Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest program is not currently accepting new applicants and has been paused for several years. We do not want any family to rely on a program that is closed, so we focus on the pathways that are open now, especially parole in place and naturalization through service. If the program status changes, we will advise clients accordingly.
Can a deployed service member complete an immigration case from overseas?
Yes. Federal law allows service members and their families to complete key steps, including biometrics, interviews, and the oath of allegiance, at U.S. embassies, consulates, and designated military installations abroad. We coordinate these overseas steps so a deployment or a change of station does not force a case to start over.
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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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Immigration goals should not wait. Whether you are exploring your options for the first time or ready to move forward with a case, our team is here to help. Contact Lozano Law Firm for a free case evaluation and let us put our Board-Certified expertise to work for you.
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