A Houston Immigration Attorney licensed in Texas and with over 17 years of experience practicing U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. Substantial experience handling all areas of Employment-Based (EB) immigration, Family-Based (FB) immigration, Non-Immigrant Visa and Investment matters. Proven track record of success with a high approval rate of labor certifications cases with the U.S. Department of Labor (hundreds+ approved cases) and thousands of combined approvals of various types including both, non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions with USCIS. Mr. Lopez has bold experience handling cases involving IT Consultants and third party placements. He also participated in the preparation, review and filing of an EB-5 Regional Center designation application in Texas which resulted in its approval.
Mr. Lopez is admitted to practice law in all courts of the State of Texas, all Immigration Courts throughout the United States and the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Texas. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) Degree from the University of Houston Law Center (2002), a Juris Doctor (JD) and another Master’s Degree in Tax Laws (2000). He is a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas, Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA), American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), American Bar Association (ABA), Houston Bar Association (HBA), and the Venezuelan Bar Association.
Mr. Lopez is a citizen of the United States, Spain (EU) and Venezuela.
- Employment-Based Immigration PERM - 1-140 (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3) and EB-5 (investment)
- ASYLUM, Removal Defense and Bond Hearings
- Adjustment of Status & Consular Processing
- Work Permits (EAD) & Advanced Paroles (AP)
- Work Visas (H-1B - L-1A/B - TN's - O's & P's)
- Employer Compliance (I-9 Compliance Review & Sanctions - E-Verify)
- Investor Visas [E-1 (Treaty Trader) - E-2 (Treaty Investor)]
- Family Immigration [Immediate Relatives of USC's & LPR's - Fiance Visas (K)]
- Citizenship & Naturalization
Practice areas
Employment-Based Immigration (PERM - H-1B - L-1A/B - E Visas - TN's - O's & P's - EB-2 - EB-3 - EB-5 - I-140 - AOS - EAD - Advanced Parole, I-9 Compliance & Sanctions - E-Verify - EB-5) Family Immigration (Immediate Relatives of USC's & LPR's - Fiance) Citizenship & Naturalization General Consular Practice
20 years, 2,500 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2011 | 05/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 264 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Contributor | Avvo | 2013 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2013 |
Houston's Top Lawyer | H Texas Magazine | 2013 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2012 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Immigration Attorney | Law Offices of Hector J. Lopez, PLLC | 2008 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law Section | Member | 2011 - Present |
State Bar of Texas | Member | 2011 - Present |
Texas Young Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | 2011 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Houston Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Venezuelan Bar Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (Pag 10) | Como Mantener el Estatus de Estudiante | 2013 |
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (Pag.10) | Soy Ciudadano Americano? | 2013 |
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (pag 11) | Como Evitar el Abandono de la Residencia Permanente | 2012 |
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (pag 10) | El Proceso de Certificacion Laboral | 2012 |
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (Pag 09) | Ajuste de Estatus vs. Proceso Consular | 2012 |
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (pag 11) | Eligiendo el Futuro Inmigratorio de EEUU | 2012 |
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (pag 09) | El Exodo Venezolano hacia EEUU | 2012 |
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (pag 11) | Inmigracion para Parejas del Mismo Sexo | 2012 |
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (pag 07) | Las Bondades de la Naturalizacioin | 2012 |
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (pag 11) | ACCION DIFERIDA: Beneficios Y Riesgos | 2012 |
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (pag 11) | Por que los Estados deberian otorgar Licencias de Conducir a los Beneficiarios de la Accion Diferida? | 2012 |
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (pag 11) | Que Pasa Cuando el Amor se Acaba? | 2012 |
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (pag 11) | Venezuela y el Programa EB-5. La Pregunta del Millon de Dolares. | 2012 |
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (pag 11) | Cambio de Estatus e Intencion Preconcebida | 2012 |
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (pag 11) | Accion Diferida para Sonadores, Realmente un Beneficio? | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Houston Law Center | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2002 |
Universidad Santa Maria | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2000 |
Universidad Santa Maria | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Viviendo, Invirtiendo, Trabajando, Estudiando o Jugando en The Woodlands | Descifrando la Sopa de Letras & EB-5 - Mexico City 2012 | 2012 |
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Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Angelique Montes, Immigration Attorney on Jan 16, 2014
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Hector is a fellow immigration attorney in the community. He is an excellent attorney who zealously advocates for his clients and understands the particular nuances of immigration law. I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Angelique Montes, Immigration Attorney on Jan 16, 2014
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Hector is a fellow immigration attorney in the community. He is an excellent attorney who zealously advocates for his clients and understands the particular nuances of immigration law. I endorse this lawyer.
Aaron Moyse, Immigration Attorney on May 1, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. I have volunteered at community events with Hector and he is a great attorney that pays great attention to his clients. He also provides them with the best possible legal representation.
James Smith, Immigration Attorney on Feb 15, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. One of the most knowledgeable attorneys when it comes to immigration.
Gregory Tsioros, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2013
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Hector is an excellent lawyer who always fights for the best interests of his clients. He is very knowledgable of the law and vigorously fights for his clients.
Johnny Papantonakis, Immigration Attorney on Jan 29, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Sebastian Simon, Immigration Attorney on Nov 6, 2012
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Hector is a very good immigration lawyer. He is knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. I endorse this lawyer.
Raed Gonzalez, Immigration Attorney on Oct 30, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. For business immigration, this is they go to guy. Knowledgeable, efficient and professional in every way.