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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
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24 years | 2,500 cases
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Acquired: 2011
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2401 Fountain View Dr., Suite 910, Houston, TX, 77057
23 Client Reviews
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Posted by Robert | February 27, 2015 | Immigration
Recommended by a friend
We are very satisfied with the service provided by Hector Lopez, our Immigration lawyer. As a spouse of a US Citizen, my request for a green card was approved by the USCIS only 3 months after Hector filed all my forms and documents. Hector advised us on what to expect from the interview, the do's...
Posted by Maria | May 08, 2014 | Immigration
Best Immigration Attorney in Houston
Hector throughly explained our options and answered our questions any time we needed. He made sure we felt comfortable through the entire process. We highly recommend Hector to anyone who has any immigration concerns or needs. Hector is highly professional and most of all a great person.
Posted by Maria A. Capello | August 20, 2013 | Immigration
Review for Hector J. Lopez, a bright, knowledgeable and proactive Attorney at Law, highly specialized in USA-law Immigration
It is with great pleasure that I write this recommendation for Hector J. Lopez, J.D., LL.M., Attorney at Law, based and working in Houston, Texas, USA, who recently handled my case and my husband’s case for an Immigration visa petition to the USA. Mr. Lopez was referred to us with highly praised r...
Posted by Miguel Erroz | April 26, 2013 | Immigration
Everyone should do business your way.
Hector Lopez made comprehensible and comfortable an otherwise complex and stressful immigration process. He spared no effort to explain all the factors and help weigh the different options to help me chose the most appropriate avenue. He always made himself available to answer questions, instead of...
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...
"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."
"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."
"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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Houston's Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine
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Immigration Attorney, Law Offices of Hector J. Lopez, PLLC
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American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
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State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law SectionMember
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State Bar of TexasMember
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Texas Young Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
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American Bar AssociationMember
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Houston Bar AssociationMember
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Venezuelan Bar AssociationMember
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Legal Answers
H1B transfer and joining date
20 Jan 2015
H1b revoked, is cap exemption possible for new petition?
01 Feb 2014
I140 approval notice
12 Jan 2014