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Hector J. Lopez
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Biography
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.
Specialties:
- 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
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Practice Area
Immigration
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24 years | 2,500 cases
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Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Hector J. Lopez
2401 Fountain View Dr., Suite 910, Houston, TX, 77057
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Posted by Gerardo | December 26, 2012 | Immigration
Immigration Lawyer
Hector Lopez was my lawyer during my immigration process. He defined the roadmap to get my permanent resident status and demonstrated an excellent knowledge on this matter during the whole process. Something important for me was the way he handled the expectations, keeping them very clear from day ...
Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2012 | Immigration
Great immigration advice
Hector guided us through the immigration process from start to finish, providing clear instruction for gathering and submitting the required documentation and managing our case within tight deadlines. He was able to answer all of our questions and alleviate our fears about the immigration process an...
Posted by Jairo Cadena | November 13, 2012 | Immigration
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Hector is a trustworthy expert in the matters related to immigration law. He is knowledgeable and works well with clients and many times he goes out-of-the-box to assist in resolving complex situations. I highly recommend Hector in the areas of Immigration Law.
Hector J. Lopez's Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. One of the most knowledgeable attorneys when it comes to immigration."
"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."
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"Hector is a very good immigration lawyer. He is knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. For business immigration, this is they go to guy. Knowledgeable, efficient and professional in every way."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Top Contributor, Avvo
2013
Client's Choice, Avvo
2013
Houston's Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine
2012
Client's Choice, Avvo
2012
Top Contributor, Avvo
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Immigration Attorney, Law Offices of Hector J. Lopez, PLLC
Associations
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2011 - Present
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Venezuelan Bar AssociationMember
Education
2002
University of Houston Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws
2000
Universidad Santa Maria
LL.M - Master of Laws
1996
Universidad Santa Maria
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2012
Viviendo, Invirtiendo, Trabajando, Estudiando o Jugando en The Woodlands
Descifrando la Sopa de Letras & EB-5 - Mexico City 2012
Publications
2013
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (Pag 10)
Como Mantener el Estatus de Estudiante
2013
El Venezolano de Houston Newspaper (Pag.10)
Soy Ciudadano Americano?
2012
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?
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
H1B transfer and joining date
20 Jan 2015
Q&A
H1b revoked, is cap exemption possible for new petition?
01 Feb 2014
Q&A
I140 approval notice
12 Jan 2014