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Six immigration attorneys in Midtown Houston. Three questions show your likely case and what the first consultation costs.
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- Consultation $150, credited to your fee if you hire us
- Every appointment in English or Spanish
- In the office, by phone or by video
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Six kinds of case, one file for each
Each case gets a tab colour and one attorney, from first call to last letter. Open a folder for who it is for and the usual cost.
FamilyFamily visas
Flat fee from $2,400
Who it is for
US citizens and green card holders who want to bring a spouse, child, parent, brother or sister to the US, or keep them here.
What we do
- Family petitions (Form I-130)
- Fiancé(e) visas (K-1)
- Waivers when there is a past problem
Typical time
From about a year for a spouse of a citizen to many years for brothers and sisters. We check the current wait for your category at the consultation.
Green cardsGreen cards
Flat fee from $3,800
Who it is for
People who can become permanent residents through family, a job offer or another path, from inside the US or through a consulate abroad.
What we do
- Adjustment of status (I-485)
- Consular processing
- Work and travel permits while you wait
- Interview preparation, with your attorney there
Typical time
Often 10 to 28 months from filing to card. See the example timeline below.
CitizenshipNaturalization
Flat fee from $1,450
Who it is for
Green card holders, usually after five years, or three years if married to a US citizen, who want to become citizens.
What we do
- Application for naturalization (N-400)
- A check of your travel and record before we file
- Practice for the civics and English test
Typical time
Often 6 to 16 months from filing to the oath ceremony.
WorkWork visas
Flat fee from $3,500
Who it is for
Workers with a US job offer, and Houston employers hiring from abroad: energy, medicine, engineering, the port.
What we do
- H-1B, L-1, O-1 and TN visas
- Employer green cards (PERM)
- Extensions and changes of employer
Typical time
Weeks with premium processing, months without. H-1B has a yearly lottery each spring.
ProtectionAsylum
Flat fee from $5,500, payment plans
Who it is for
People in the US who fear harm if they go back to their country because of who they are or what they believe.
What we do
- Asylum applications (I-589)
- Your written statement and the evidence behind it
- Preparation for the interview or hearing
Timing that matters
Asylum usually has to be filed within one year of your last arrival. Some exceptions exist. Do not wait to ask.
CourtRemoval defense
From $4,500 per stage
Who it is for
Anyone with a Notice to Appear, a hearing in immigration court, or a family member held by ICE.
What we do
- Representation in Houston immigration court
- Bond hearings
- Cancellation of removal and other defenses
- Appeals
Same-day line
Hearing soon or someone detained? Call (713) 555-0199, 7 am to 9 pm, every day.
Consultation room, Midtown office. AI-generated image.
What it costs, before you call.
$150
First consultation, 45 minutes with an attorney. Taken off your fee if you hire us within 30 days.
| Case | Our fee from |
|---|---|
| Naturalization (N-400) | $1,450 |
| Family petition (I-130) | $2,400 |
| Work visa (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN) | $3,500 |
| Green card through a spouse | $3,800 |
| Removal defense, per stage | $4,500 |
| Asylum application | $5,500 |
Flat fees, in writing.The number does not move when the case takes longer. Government filing fees are separate and set by USCIS. Most fees can be paid monthly.
How long it usually takes
Honest ranges, not promises. Pick a case type.
Example ranges Months from the day you hire us. Times differ by USCIS office and court, and the asylum interview can take years. You get an estimate for your own case at the consultation.
We are attorneys, not notarios.
In Texas a notary public may not give immigration advice. Only a licensed attorney or an accredited representative may. Check before you pay anyone.
- Ask for a licence. Look up any attorney in the State Bar of Texas directory.
- Get the fee in writing before you pay anything.
- Never sign a blank form.
- Keep your originals. We copy what we need and hand them back.
The six attorneys who own your file
All six are licensed in Texas and work from the Midtown office.
Elena Ruiz-Hart
Managing attorney. Removal defense and bond hearings.
Example portraitMarcus Obi
Family petitions and marriage green cards.
Example portraitDaniela Ferreira
Asylum and humanitarian cases.
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Work visas and employer green cards.
Example portraitJonah Weiss
Naturalization and consular processing.
Example portraitPriya Raman
Investors, O-1 and business immigration.
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None of our attorneys is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The areas above describe our work, not a certified specialty.
Questions people ask first
Is the first consultation free?
No. It is $150 for 45 minutes with an attorney, taken off your fee if you hire us within 30 days.
If I talk to you, will you report me to immigration?
No. We are a private law firm, not connected to USCIS, ICE or the courts. What you tell us stays confidential.
Can you promise my case will be approved?
No honest attorney can. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Do I have to come to the office?
No. About half of our consultations are by phone or video.
Midtown Houston. Photo: Agsftw, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Visit the Midtown office.
2718 Bagby Street, Suite 410
Houston, TX 77006
Free parking in the garage. Two blocks from McGowen METRORail. Step-free entrance.
| Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 6:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Saturday, consultations only | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm |
| Same-day line, court and detention | Daily, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm |
