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Karla Rosalinda Prieto
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Biography
I love immigration law. I love to meet new people and learn about where they come from, their struggles, their hopes, and dreams. It is my pleasure to be able to help you through this exciting but sometimes difficult process.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Immigration
100%
19 years
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Licensed in Texas for 18 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2007
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Location
Fong & Associates, LLP
6588 Corporate Dr., Suite 350, Houston, TX, 77036
Fong & Associates, LLP
6588 Corporate Dr., Suite 300, Houston, TX, 77036
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Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
excellent lawyer
Karla is truly one of the top lawyers I have ever worked with - She is meticulous, personable, knowledgeable, caring, and most supportive and effective - She is just excellent at every level - I appreciate very much her work and efforts -
Posted by Marlene | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Excellent Service
Karla Prieto is a very thorough and competent professional who always had my company's and employees best interests in mind. Karla possesses an excellent character and is always available to answer questions and attend to her customer’s needs. I always felt like our company and employees are in very ...
Posted by Spyro | February 05, 2013 | Immigration
Very good experience
I contacted Ms. Prieto after the recommendation of a colleague and from the start she was able to quickly help me decipher what I needed for my N-400 Naturalization application. The complication stemmed from the fact that I had traveled extensively during the past 3 years and I wanted to make sure it...
Posted by Claudia | January 25, 2013
Karla put me at ease
Karla R. Prieto is an extremely hard-working, knowledgeable and very approachable lawyer. I will definitely be recommending her to family and friends.
Posted by Barbara | January 20, 2013
My experience as a client of Karla Preito
My situation was a very difficult one and Karla was efficient, and very knowledgeable on the subject. Throughout the problems and my concern, she was patient and positive, cooperative with other persons called upon for information. She was always available in spite of the distance between myself and...
Karla Rosalinda Prieto's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Prieto is an excellent attorney, with a level of experience and perspective that is rare. Her clients love her and she gets results."
"Karla is an excellent immigration attorney that I have known and worked with over the past several years. She has a passion for immigration law as evidenced by her career path - initially as a legal assistant and then as an immigration attorney. She has contributed to the growth of Fong & Associates' family immigration practice and has provided her expertise to handle complex cases. Mrs. Prieto also handles employment based nonimmigrant and immigrant matters for Fong & Associates."
"I've known Karla for nearly 20 years. We met at university and studied law together. As lawyers, we have worked together on several occasions. I can genuinely say that she is a smart, diligent, dedicated, and highly motivated attorney. I strongly recommend her."
"Karla is, simply put, an amazing immigration attorney. She has both a comprehensive grasp of U.S. immigration law, and more importantly, a genuine concern for the well-being of her clients. I see it daily on her client's face - they leave our offices with a sense of confidence that Karla will handle their matter in a timely and successful manner!"
"I have referred many clients to Ms. Prieto who has handled their matters efficiently and competently. I strongly endorse Ms. Prieto."
"Karla has an incredible amount of varied experience in immigration law that allows her understanding of complex client issues from many different vantage points. She really connects and she establishes a great rapport with her clients. That is so valuable, as other attorneys just talk over their clients without really getting a handle on where the client is coming from. Karla is very smart but also creative with finding solutions."
"I endorse this lawyer. Karla provides personal service to her clients. I strongly recommend her for all immigration matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her answers are always on point and her analysis is above and beyond the obvious."
"Karla has truly been a pleasure to work with. With her extensive knowledge of Immigration Law I have been able to learn from one of the best in the business. It is amazing to me the attention Karla gives each and every one of her cases. I learned to pay attention to details by watching Karla work and I have to give her a lot of credit for making me the lawyer I am today."
"Karla is extremely knowlegble in the complex area of immigration law, which is ever changing. She handles her cases with the utmost attention to detail. I personally send all my clients to her for immigration issues. You would be lucky to have her handle your case. Amanda Webb Criminal Trial Lawyer"
"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable about the immigration field and cares about her clients."
"Karla is an exceptional lawyer that goes above and beyond for her clients to handle the complicated matters related to an immigration matter."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Client's Choice 2013, AVVO
2015
Excellent, Avvo
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Thurgood Marshall School Of Law
2013 - Present
Attorney, Fong & Associates, LLP
2007 - 2013
Partner, Prieto & Jamae, PLLC
2003 - 2004
Paralegal, Judith G. Cooper, PC
1994 - 2001
Paralegal, Law Office of Isaias D. Torres
Associations
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Sample of Legal Cases
P-1B and P-1S Visa for Musicians
Approved
Cancellation of Removal
Granted
212(e) waiver approval
Approved!
Recent E-2 Investor Visa
Status approved!
Difficult E-2 dependent with erroneous denial
Approved!
Provisional Waiver with (boilerplate) RFE
Approved!
319(b) Expedited Naturalization for Applicant transferring overseas
Approved!
Education
2007
South Texas College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence
2002
University of Houston - Central Campus
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
University of Gloucestershire
Visiting Student
Speaking Engagements
2017
Immigration Nuts & Bolts CLE
Consular Practice
2015
AILA Houston Section Meeting
Non-Immigrant Visas: The "Good", the "Bad", and the "Ugly".
2009
"Immigration Advice for Students in Engineering"
"F-1, STEM, and H-1B for Students and Professionals"
Publications
2009
Katy Laina Magazine
"Inmigracion Agiliza el Proceso de Residencia y Ciudadania Para Personas Recibiendo Ayuda Suplemental"
2008
Katy Latina Magazine
"Cambio en las Leyes Migratorias Afectando a Ciertos Menores de 18 años"
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am on F1- OPT Visa. I want to start my own business legally in USA. Can I do that
16 Sep 2015
Q&A
I-130 Form Case Was Received At My Local Office
16 Sep 2015
Q&A
Converting B1/B2 to F1 for parents
16 Sep 2015