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There are many reasons that people reach out to immigration lawyers for legal advice. Immigration attorneys can assist with a variety of immigration issues such as a green card application, deportation defense, naturalization, business immigration law, permanent residence, temporary work visas, employer compliance, etc.  Finding an honest, knowledgeable, and hardworking attorney can be the challenge.…

Democrats and Republicans alike are watching the results of the Texas Primary election to see if the Trump administration’s position on immigration will have an impact on the results.     WHAT WAS VOTER TURNOUT? Texas has not seen a Democrat win a statewide election since 1994, the longest losing streak in U.S. history.  But Democrats…

If you are in need of an immigration attorney, chances are you are feeling stressed and vulnerable about your current immigration situation.  The idea of being separated from your family, or being dropped by your sponsor mid-way through the process can keep you up at night. These are reasons why some people are quick to…

The H-1B visa program allows employers to hire foreign workers for specialty occupations.  In order for foreign workers to qualify for the H-1B visa program, certain criteria have to be met.  First, the foreign employee must have highly specialized knowledge in a particular field, such as a medical doctor, computer programmer, teacher, engineer, etc.  Second,…

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, is a U.S. immigration policy that allows protection from deportation and eligibility for a work permit to those individuals that came to the U.S. as a minor, and had entered and remained in the U.S. illegally.  This deferred action of deportation is good for a 2 year period…

In 1990, a U.S. immigration law was established for the purpose of American job creation and economic growth.  The EB-5 visa program allows for foreign investors to become permanent residents by obtaining a green card.  A foreign investor would need to meet certain requirements in order to qualify for the program such as capital investment,…

For employers seeking business visas in Houston, the U.S. immigration program offers many different types of work visas to fit the needs of employers and employees alike.  However, when hiring foreign nationals, it is imperative that employers and employees have a clear understanding of the visa program and its process.  Here are some of the…

Marriage is not an automatic guarantee of U.S. citizenship.  The process of marriage immigration law can be long and tedious. It is important to properly follow all of the necessary steps and give full disclosures to prevent delay or even halt resident or citizenship status.      Can I marry a non-U.S. citizen? Yes, you may,…

If you or someone you know is detained by the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), it is possible to obtain an immigration bond to allow the detainee to be released until the court hearings take place.  Being detained by the government is a very serious situation and your immigration bond lawyer in Houston…

Davis & Associates are proud to welcome our newest asset to the team, Kaitlyn N. Bailey.  Katie earned her B.A. in English Literature from Concordia University in Austin, Texas.  In May 2015, she became a Doctor of Jurisprudence after graduating from the University of Houston and is currently licensed to practice law in the state…