One question that some individuals wonder about after divorcing in Texas is how it will impact their immigration status. We cannot definitively tell you that things will not change. If your presence in this country is dependent on your relationship with someone else,...
Texas Immigration Law Blog
Crimes involving moral turpitude and citizenship/naturalization
When seeking citizenship/naturalization within the state of Texas, the court tries its best to determine whether the person is a good person or not. It does this by looking at the person’s past actions to determine their moral character. There are certain acts (both...
Crime victims and informants may be eligible for U-visas
To encourage the reporting of crimes within the immigrant community in Texas and elsewhere in the U.S., the federal government has established a special type of non-immigrant visa called a U-visa. This visa allows certain crime victims and informants who are helpful...
Understanding semantics helps to correctly interpret law
An undocumented immigrant appealed his case all the way to the Supreme Court and won, giving hope to similarly situated immigrants in Texas and all other states. His case centered around the legal definition of "Notice to Appear." The defendant had been living in the...
Immigration arrests at courthouses to be curtailed
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a change in immigration law associated with the arrest of immigrants in Texas and across the United States. One particular policy change impacts courthouse access for immigrants in the country. The Biden...
Are you eligible for a green card?
Immigrants looking to call Texas home permanently will need to apply for a green card. Also called a permanent residency card, a green card allows an immigrant to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States. While many people desire to be granted a green...
“Alien” no longer an acceptable immigration policy term
The Biden administration is trying to right some problems with the immigration system. One specific issue is the term alien, which is used to refer to immigrants. It's thought that removing this term will help to create a less adversarial tone for immigrants that are...
Are you eligible for U.S. citizenship?
Texas immigrants who are looking to become naturalized citizens of the United States will need to ensure that they are eligible to do so. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, known more commonly as USCIS, sets the standards for eligibility. While there are many...
How much time does USCIS give for appeals?
People file immigration petitions with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office. A parent may petition for a child, or an engaged person might file one for a fiancée. Regardless of why someone files the necessary immigration forms, the documents...
Has your green card expired?
If your green card expires, you might have trouble finding work in Texas. Potential employers could turn you down if you can't verify your permanent resident status. Fortunately, you can apply for a new green card at any time. How do you apply for a new green card?...

