Ruby Lichte Powers

Ruby Lichte Powers

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

1311 Enid St, Houston, TX

About Ruby

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

US immigration law - Family-based immigration, Waivers (I-601,I-601a, and I--212), Employment-based immigration, Investment-based, DACA, Naturalization and Citizenship, Asylum, Litigation, Appeals, FOIA requests, Mandamus, etc.

18 years | 1,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Location

Powers Law Group, P.C.

1311 Enid St, Houston, TX, 77009

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Ruby Lichte Powers's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

102 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Sylvia | December 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Poor Quality Work - Don't Hire

I had the Powers Law Group submit an I-130 for my husband and all can say the packet was poorly done to the extent USCIS sent notice of Intent to Revoke because the proof of a bonfide marriage wasn't not sufficient. I paid the firm a lot of money only having to have the work rejected by USCIS. ...My advice is seek another lawyer who does the work themselves if you are paying top dollar and doesn't have a high turnover rate. Otherwise, you are wasting a lot of time and experiencing a lot of heartache because you placed your future in the hand of someone who only care is taking your money instead of executing quality work.

Ruby Powers

Replied last December 08, 2020

Hello, We apologize you may feel this way. Powers Law Group strives for excellent customer service, and prides itself in paying attention to our clients on an individual basis. Feel free to contact us to discuss any specific concerns that can be addressed. In addition, you can schedule a follow up consultation with Attorney Powers by calling us at 713-589-2085.

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2019

contact

This attorney works with her assistants, its very hard to get in touch with her. I paid her for an initial consultation but she was in a rush to kick me out of her office. Even though I paid for the consultation and had some questions, she said the consultation is just a brief overview and I wanted a... more in-depth explanation before signing a representation contract and paying her thousands.

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Miracles Do Happen!

To all those going through any immigration process, this one is for you. The Power Law Firm (Mrs. Ruby Power & Her Team) is magical they make things happened. They might seem a little pricey but believe me when I say every dollar counts and is worth it. The team will fight for you when you can't figh...t for yourself or when other Law Firms have given up on you. The truth of the matter is no matter your immigration situation (facing deportation, a failed marriage, DECA, adoption, etc.) The Power Law Firm will always give you the opportunity to present your case to them honestly. They cannot help you if you lie about anything. Working with USCIS can be very challenging and frustrating, so please be patient when the Power Law Firm tells you they are working on your case. It might not seem like it but believe that their team is working on your case continuously behind the scene. The Power Law Firm are miracle workers, and all they demand is be honest and believe in them. That is all I did when I was told by another Law Firm, "There is nothing else we can do for you, we would have to transfer your case to the Power Law Firm because they are more experienced than us." It is difficult for another Law Firm to acknowledge their defeat especially when it comes to dealing with USCIS. I became a citizen of the United States of America because The POWER LAW FIRM never gave up on my case and they fought for me from deportation to Citizenship. Please allow them to fight your BATTLE with USCIS too so you can experience the American Dream (It does exist) Their service/time is worth every Penny; you wouldn't regret it, and they will communicate with you every step of the way. PS... Because the Power Law Firm Team is made of other human beings like YOU & I, not all cases might be a success. Please don't give them a bad review if your case is among the .1% that wasn't successful. Sincerely, SSPL

Posted by KC | February 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Fiancee Visa and Green Card

My long time lady friend, then fiancée, now wife, had a tremendous experience working with Ruby Powers and our team. Starting in June 2016, we worked with Ruby on a I-129 fiancée visa to bring my wife to the US (she is from Kyrgyzstan) and obtain permanent resident status. In December 2016 she was ...approved to travel to the US and now in February 2018 she received permanent resident status (green card). Ruby and her team were very knowledgeable, professional, and thorough with all the required forms and process. Everything went smooth without a hitch, for a very reasonable price. We could not have done it without them.

Posted by Jose | October 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Finally and attorney with heart

I wouldn't have space to retell the whole story of my VISA process, but to give you some specifics, after hiring another attorney, paying him upfront (he didn't move a finger until he got his oaycheck), with a scope he gave us of 2-3 moths to get my VISA (in January), he delayed us over and over, kep...t asking for more and more information until a point where he was asking again for stuff he already had... pushing us back and back in time, with no hope in filing for my VISA ever. We had to resign to the idea that it was going to happen after 6 or so months. After hiring Ruby Powers (with Claudine in our case) they were extremely diligent, they only took a couple of days to review things and get back to us, and it seemed they had pretty cleared what they needed and what else was missing. They filed my VISA application in less than a month and finally, I have my approval. We came to this bureau because of the good reviews and, it seems it paid to trust them. Thank you very much to Ruby Powers and her whole team. I think they do understand the feeling of a person holding in this VISA process and they care!

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Ruby Lichte Powers's Lawyer Endorsements

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Heather Sivaraman

Immigration lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruby is an exceptional attorney. She is highly professional, caring, and compassionate. She has experience with a wide variety of complex immigration matters and is an excellent choice for an attorney. I highly endorse her skill and professionalism in immigration matters."

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Eglantine Pauvarel Moss

Immigration lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Beatriz Ballerini

Immigration lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruby is an extremely well respected attorney in our community due to her hard work and dedication to the practice of immigration law in her practice."

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Olsa Alikaj-Cano

Immigration lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ruby Powers is very passionate about her clients, and very committed to our profession. She is an excellent litigator, and she is always up to date with the latest changes in the immigration law. I endorse this lawyer because she is outstanding, and very well known and respected in the immigration community for working tirelessly on behalf of her clients."

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Sherrie Travers

Immigration lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruby Powers volunteers free time answering questions on AVVO to assist those needing help with immigration problems. She is well respected by both judges and attorneys. Since our offices are both on the Katy Freeway, I have referred clients to her with great success. I wholeheartedly endorse her!"

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M. Lewis

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ruby is top notch and a hard worker. She puts her clients first. If I have a question in immigration, she is the one I turn to for questions."

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Jack Siegel

Immigration lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruby is an a fantastic attorney with the knowledge and skill set to handle any immigration matter. She is my "go to" attorney for my clients seeking an immigration attorney referral."

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Maria Llusa

Immigration lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an outstanding immigration lawyer and and an excellent person."

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Karla Prieto

Immigration lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Friend

"Ruby is one of the most dynamic attorneys I've ever met. She simply loves what she does. I love discussing the law, changes in law, and seeking creative solutions to cases with her."

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Angelique Montes

Immigration lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Asma Warsi

Immigration lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ajay Choudhary

Immigration lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ruby and I worked together at a different law firm. She is an excellent attorney."

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Kenneth Dobson

Immigration lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very knowledgeable about immigration matters. Other lawyers look to her for advice, particularly about waivers."

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Norma Lorenzo

Insurance lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Powers covered a hearing for us and she did an excellent job."

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Rania Combs

Immigration lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It's been a pleasure getting to know Ruby over the past couple of years. She's personable, caring, and dedicated to representing her clients with compassion, honesty, and understanding through the immigration process."

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Anne Kennedy

Immigration lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very good and caring. She is very thorough and will help you."

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Raed Gonzalez

Immigration lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ruby worked with me at Quan, Burdette & Perez. She is dependable, knowledgeable and someone you can always count on."

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Avery Carson

Immigration lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruby is very dedicated to her clients and works hard to achieve the best possible result in each matter. I endorse this lawyer."

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Shiva Gill

Immigration lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ruby Powers is an excellent immigration attorney. I know that she has extensive experience with family-based immigration especially I-601 waivers and consular processing. She will do a great job."

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Carlos Lopez

Immigration lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Friend

"I attended law school at Carolina Law in Chapel Hill, NC with Ruby Powers. She has always felt a strong desire to practice immigration law and zealously represent immigrant community. As a fellow immigration attorney, I respect her opinion and advice and would be more than happy to be represented by her if I were her client."

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Emma Ibarra

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Mustafa Cetin

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Michele Strickland

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Jose Aponte

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Francisco Muniz Figueroa

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Dessi Mathew

Immigration lawyer

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Sherrie Travers

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Olsa Alikaj-Cano

Immigration lawyer

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M. Lewis

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Jack Siegel

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Angie Turner

Immigration lawyer

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Maria Llusa

Immigration lawyer

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Angelique Montes

Immigration lawyer

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Rosemary Vega

Immigration lawyer

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Ajay Choudhary

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Kathryn Karam

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Alicia Perez

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Anne Kennedy

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2016

Award for Excellence, Better Business Bureau

2016

Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2015

Award for Excellence, Better Business Bureau

2015

Top Women in Business, H Texas Magazine

2015

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2015

Scholar, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

2014

Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2014

40 Under 40, Houston Business Journal

2014

Award for Excellence, Better Business Bureau

2014

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2014

Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine

2013

Award for Excellence, Better Business Bureau

2012

Gold Star Certificate, Better Business Bureau

2011

Gold Star Certificate, Better Business Bureau

2011

Pro Bono/Community Involvement Appreciation Award, Neighborhood Centers Inc.

2011

Pro Bono Appreciation Award, Tahirih Justice Center

2009

Gulf Coast Leadership Award, Rotary International Distrct 5890 Leadership Awards Committee

2008

24th Annual Texas Leadership Forum, The John Ben Shepperd Public Leadership Institute

2008

Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International

2007

The Winston Crisp Award for Student Leadership, University of North Carolina School of Law

2004

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, Rotary Foundation

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Founding Attorney/Owner, Powers Law Group, P.C.

2009 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Garza and Associates

2008 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Scott and Associates, PLLC

2008 - 2008

Law Clerk, Tindall and Foster now Foster

2007 - 2008

Student Attorney, Univerisity of Houston Immigration Law Clinic

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Coane and Associates

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Quan, Burdette, and Perez

2006 - 2006

Law Clerk, Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services

2006 - 2006

Law Clerk, Texas Riogrande Legal Aid Inc

Associations

2014 - Present

Rotary E-Club of Houston

Founding Member

2014 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Advocacy Co-Chair

2014 - Present

Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Member

2013 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Immigration and Nationality Law

2013 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

AILA Practice Management Committee

2010 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Accredited

2010 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Speaker's Committee Panel

2009 - Present

Casa Juan Diego

Pro Bono Attorney

2009 - Present

Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Houston Young Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Texas NM OK Chapter DMV Liaison

2011 - 2013

American Immigration Lawyers Association - Rome Chapter

Member

2008 - 2009

Rotary Club of Houston Skyline

Co-Founder, Charter Member, and President-Elect

2005 - 2010

Rotary Foundation Alumni

Local Chapter Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

I-601 Waiver for Fraud/Misrepresentation - Mexico

Approved

I-130 Petition for Alien Relative - Brazil

Approved

I-601 Waiver for Fraud/Misrepresentation - Houston/Jordan

Approved in less than 2 months!

I-130 Petition for Alien Relative - Ecuador

Approved in less than 5 months

I-601 Waiver for Fraud - Canada

Approved

Matter of ACL

Approved

Matter of SP

Immigration judge granted asylum and withholding of removal

Matter of C

Approved

Asylum Nepal

Successful Nepal Asylum Application

Matter of Guerrero

Adjustment of Status Approved

Asylum Nepal

Successful Bhutan/Nepal Asylum Application

Matter of OA

Successful VAWA Adjustment in Court

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Education

2008

University Of North Carolina

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Texas Chapter AILA Spring Conference

Law Practice Management

2015

Lawline.com CLE

Provisional Waivers: 2 years later

2015

2015 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law

Ethics and Practice Management in the Digital Age

2014

Immigration Law 101 Immigration Law Practices

2014

2014 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law

Law Practice Management

2013

2013 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law

Common Staffing Nightmares: What Keeps You Up at Night?

2012

Solo & Small Practice: Business School for Immigration Lawyers 20 Tips for Marketing on a Shoestring Budget

2012

Recent Changes in I-601 Waivers Recent Changes in I-601 Waivers

2012

LawLine.com I-601 Waviers

2012

Fourth Annual AILA Open House How to Launch Your Own Immigration Practice

2012

2012 Solo & Small Practice: Business School for Immigration Lawyers Marketing Tips for Law Firms

2010

South Central Rotary Youth Exchange

Rotary Youth Exchange

2010

Rotary Club of the Galleria-Area Meeting

Immigration Law

2010

Rotary Club of Houston Heights - Meeting Speaker Immigration Law

2010

John L. McReynolds Middle School Career Day

Immigration Law and Career Choices

2010

Houston Westchase Rotary Club - Meeting Speaker Immigration Law

2010

District 5890 Membership Committee Meeting

Rotary Membership

2009

Rotary District 5890 Interact Conference

Rotary opportunities for youth

2009

Rotary District 5890 Gulf Coast Leadership Conference

Attracting young Rotary members

2009

Rotary ASETS

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships

2008

Rotary International Conference

Rotary Foundation Alumni Chapters

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

French

Ukrainian

Turkish

Russian

Activity

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