Nick Chavez is an expert in immigration and naturalization law as he is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He represents individuals seeking solutions in obtaining lawful status or citizenship in the United States. He has represented several notable immigrants including a Grammy-nominated artist, a racecar team member, and a highly accomplished muralist. He has written publications for local media and has been featured in radio and television shows to discuss relevant developments in immigration law to the community. He is regularly invited to speak on immigration topics, and has participated as a speaker at lawyer conferences and community events. He is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and is presently serving as a Member of the AILA Amicus Committee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Nick is also a published cartoonist. He has published over 20 law-related cartoons for national magazines such as the The National Jurist and Immigration Law Today.
Areas of Practice:
Appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeal (BIA), Administrative Appeals Off
Motions to Reopen or Reconsider before the BIA, AAO, USCIS, Immigration Judge
Petitions for Review before the U.S. Court of Appeals
Immigration court litigation
Writ of Mandamus & Writ for Declaratory Relief before the U.S. District Courts
Family-based immigration, adjustment of status, and consular processing
Waivers for unlawful presence, crime, deportations
Waivers for misrepresentations & medical conditions
Citizenship & naturalization, and aturalization appeals
EB-1 Extraordinary Visas
EB-5 Entrepreneur Visas
E-1 / E-2 Treaty Trader / Investor Visas
L-1 Intracompany Transferee Employee Visas (Manager/Executive/Specialized Knowle
O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visas
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
P-1 Entertainment Group and Athlete Visas
R-1 Religious Worker Visas
Certification/Specialties:
Board Certified in Immigration & Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Spanish
Chavez & Valko, LLP
10830 North Central Expressway Suite 400
Dallas, TX, 75231
Chavez & Valko, LLP
5555 Bridge Street
Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX, 76112
Chavez & Valko, LLP
4913 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA, 70816
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2001 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Chavez & Valko, LLP | 2003 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of Texas | Member | N/A |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee | Member | N/A |
Texas Young Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Member | N/A |
U.S.-Mexico Bar Association | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Houston Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
University of Houston Immigration Clinic | 2000 | |
University of Texas System, El Paso | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2013 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law | Panelist, Federal Litigation Updates | 2013 |
2012 UT CLE Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law | “Hot Topics in Marriage-Based Immigration” | 2012 |
2012 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law | Speaker, Strategies in Complicated I-751 Cases, 2012 AILA National | 2012 |
American Immigration Lawyer Association (AILA) Spring 2011 Texas Chapter Conference | Appellate and Motions Practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals | 2011 |
2011 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law | Mock USCIS I-130/I-485 Adjustment of Status Interview | 2011 |
Texas/New Mexico/Oklahoma Chapter Fall AILA CLE Conference in Mexico | When Marriages Go South (Playa del Carmen, Mexico) | 2010 |
A Practical Guide to Removal Proceedings | A Practical Guide to Removal Proceedings | 2010 |
2010 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law | Review of I-751s in Removal Proceedings | 2010 |
Knowing your Immigration Rights | Knowing your Immigration Rights | 2009 |
Knowing your Immigration Rights | Knowing your Immigration Rights | 2009 |
University of Texas Immigration Law Seminar | Removal Proceedings: The New Practice Rules | 2008 |
Texas Chapter Fall AILA CLE Conference in Mexico | UPL: Concerns, Tips and How to Get Involved | 2008 |
Presenter, "Know Your Rights" Videoseminar for respondents | Relief in removal proceedings | 2008 |
Immigration Law & Employer Compliance | Business Immigration | 2008 |
New "No-Match" Regulations: Employers on "Constructive" Notice that Employee May be Working Illegally and How To Avoid Penalties | Immigration Law | 2007 |
Knowing Your Immigration Rights | Knowing Your Immigration Rights | 2007 |
Immigration & Naturalization Legal Clinic | Immigration & Naturalization Legal Clinic | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Fuentes-Cruz v. R Gonzales (489 F3d 724) |
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Danny Russell, Immigration Attorney on Aug 28, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Liset Lefebvre Martinez, Immigration Attorney on Nov 24, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I have worked directly with Nick for several years now and I can attest that he is an extraordinary intelligent attorney. Nick is dedicated to his clients and the practice of law. He is a true advocate and his appellate skills are unmatched. He is ethical and treats each client with respect.
Gary Frost, Immigration Attorney on Nov 18, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Nick is a brilliant immigration attorney. His ability to see the nuances of case are second to none. When it comes to appealing a deportation order, there are only a handful of attorney's in the country that could even be considered his equal.
Barry Sorrels, Immigration Attorney on Jan 26, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Nick is an excellent immigration attorney. Makes the compex simple and understandable for both clients and other attorneys.
Martin Valko, Immigration Attorney on Aug 8, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
Nick is one the most knowledgeable and researched immigration attorneys I have known and worked with. Moreover, his appellate skills speak for themselves in light of referrals from colleagues nationwide and local immigration judges. I am proud to call him my law partner. - Martin Valko