Chavez & Valko

read moreOne of the primary goals of the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, immigration law firm of Chavez & Valko is to unite individuals with their family members. Each attorney at our firm practices family-based immigration and naturalization law, and together we have helped thousands of families. While some immigration law firms limit their service to document processing and advice, we understand the pain of family separation, and provide personal service in a supportive atmosphere. We understand the frustration and emotional difficulty that separation can bring; our staff includes people who emigrated from their countries and have experienced the delays, doubts and separation that family immigration can bring.

read moreLaws governing immigrants' rights to apply for and receive American citizenship are complex and confusing. Many immigrants work together to share and obtain information, and have some information on rights, procedures and criteria. However, getting complete and accurate information on your own situation that takes into consideration the details of your status, background and country of origin can be difficult. At the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, immigration law firm of Chavez & Valko, we can help.

read moreThe H-1B visa authorizes employment for a foreign national worker in a specialty occupation. This involves filing an H-1B petition by the employer on behalf of the worker. Generally, the worker's H-1B status can be extended up to six (6) years. The basic requirements for an H-1B visa or status are: 1) the specialty occupation or profession requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a specialist field; 2) the foreign national worker has attained that degree or equivalent work experience; 3) the employer offers a prevailing or actual wage salary (whichever is higher); and 4) the Department of Labor must approve the Labor Condition Attestation (LCA) prior to H-1B approval.

read moreA denial of an immigration case can be devastating to individuals and families. Many foreign nationals ultimately win their case, however, by appealing immigration judges' decisions. If you are interested in appealing an immigration law decision at any level, contact the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, immigration law firm of Chavez & Valko. Each level of the appeals process has numerous requirements. An experienced immigration law attorney can help you at each step. Has your immigration case been denied?

read moreImmigration law is often compared to tax law in its complexity. Do not struggle alone with complicated state and federal immigration laws and the varying immigration laws of other countries. We have helped thousands of individuals, families and businesses resolve their immigration law challenges. If you have questions or would like to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys please follow the link to schedule a consultation or call 214-251-8011, 817-332-1100. I am the General Counsel for a global internet security company.