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Kathryn N. Karam has over ten years of experience practicing immigration law. She is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Attorney Karam opened her law practice in July 2013 in order to provide high-quality, personalized services on a range of immigration matters. Her office offers services in Spanish and Chinese.
Attorney Karam began her career at Quan, Burdette, and Perez, P.C., which later became FosterQuan LLP, in Houston, Texas. During this time, she handled all types of immigration matters, including family-based immigration matters, naturalization and citizenship issues, employment-based matters, non-immigrant visas, issues involving Customs and Border Protection, and detention and removal cases. She gained a reputation for being diligent, passionate, creative, and a dedicated problem solver. Attorney Karam was later employed with Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Houston, Texas, where she primarily handled business non-immigrant visa matters.
Prior to earning her J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law, Attorney Karam earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese, from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and a Certificate in Chinese Studies from the Johns-Hopkins-Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies.
Ms. Karam is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and served as Advocacy Liaison for AILA’s Texas Chapter from 2010-2013. She has volunteered at the Chinese Community Center, the Tahirih Justice Center for Immigrant Women and Girls, and volunteered at citizenship clinics in the Houston area. She also spoke at the AILA Texas Chapter Conference in November 2013 on the topic of Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny.
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Licensed in Texas for 18 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2007
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Law Office of Kathryn N. Karam, PC
4888 Loop Central Drive, Suite 450, Houston, TX, 77081
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Posted by Abdourahmane | February 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
professional and coutesy
Nothing is easy in immigration. My case is not easy. And I was ready to leave a country I lived decades. I called and meet few lawyers they scared me even though my only fault is to come here without visas. Besides that I have respected US laws, when I got working, I work and pay my taxes. When the p...
Posted by Ramon | August 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great lawyer
I am a lawyer and know a lot of immigration lawyers, but Kathy is the person that my wife and I go to for her citizenship application and my son's N-600 citizenship application. Kathy helped us during all the citizenship process, in a very professional and courteous way. I always recommend her to a...
Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
amazing job
My case was complicated, I have 3 charges, i conviction. Kathryn used her knowledge to help me get my citizenship. I can not thank her enough.
Posted by Angellie Ortiz | July 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
A highly recommended lawyer. Our visa journey was all smooth and perfect.
My husband and I knew how the visa processs was quite intimidating. Our case was rather complicated, but Atty. Karam and her team made it a breeze. I was worried and nervous but she told us that everything was going to be easy and it turned out exactly what she promised. She made sure that we fully u...
Posted by Moe | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
You can totally trust her.
I had a pending employed-based I-485 application which was not approved for more than 17 months. I was not happy with the law firm working with our company and asked Kathryn to continue the case. She is very familiar with the process and is very motivated to finish the case. Whenever I had a reminder...
Kathryn Noelle Karam's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kathryn and I belong to various professional organizations related to the practice of immigration law, and I find her to be incredibly intelligent, caring and thoughtful. She is passionate about her work and her clients, and is able to take on the most difficult cases, carefully crafting a strategy for success. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"Kathryn is an excellent immigration attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. I recommend that you call her if you have any questions about any facet of immigration law."
"Katy is a phenomenal talent. I always enjoy consulting with her on immigration issues and implicitly trust her counsel. I feel very comfortable referring clients to her!"
"Katy is a thoughtful and dedicated attorney who cares about her clients."
"Kathryn has been an outstanding advocate for a mutual client of ours. She is constantly looking for ways, traditional and non-traditional, to achieve the outcome necessary for her clients."
"Kathryn is a knowledgeable, compassionate lawyer who deeply cares about her clients. She is very competent in both family and business immigration matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Katie is an excellent immigration attorney dedicated to the practice. She is respected among her colleagues for her efforts in the furtherance of immigration issues and immigration law."
"I endorse Kathryn Karam for Immigration Law."
"I endorse this lawyer for her passion, dedication and commitment to her clients and our profession. No case is too challenging for Kathryn, and she never gives up the fight on behalf of her clients, which is why they love her. She is an excellent advocate and very respected in the immigration community."
"Kathryn is the most conscientious immigration attorney that I know. She does not hesitate to go the extra mile for her clients and consistently maintains the highest level of professional and ethical conduct. Her broad range of experience, Board-Certified knowledge, strong professional network, creativity and resourcefulness make her one of the most esteemed attorneys in the field."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a top excellent,caring immigration lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kathryin was my co-worker at FosterQuan. She has always been knowledgeable and fearless to try anything. The results were amazing. She is also board certified. I endorse her."
"Kathryn is the type of lawyer that goes beyond expectations and will fight for her client's rights."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kathryn is very knowledgable and dedicated. She is very professional."
"I very strongly endorse this brilliant, creative lawyer!"
"Kathryn is a highly competent and skilled immigration lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Kathryn Karam. She is one of the finest attorneys I know, and I have known her for several years. She is one of the brightest and most respected attorneys in the immigration community."
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"She is dependable, knowledgeable and someone you can always count on. Other lawyers look to her for advice. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2017
BEST Service-Based Company - Under 10 Employees, Business Excellence Forum
2017
Rising Star, Texas SuperLawyers
2016
Company Culture, ActionCoach Houston
2016
Top Lawyer (Immigration), Houstonia Magazine
2015
Top Lawyer (Immigration), Houstonia Magazine
2014
Certification, Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
2014
40 Under 40 Honorable Mention, Houston Business Journal
2012
Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Founder, Law Office of Kathryn N. Karam, P.C.,
2012 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Greenberg Traurig LLP
2009 - 2012
Associate Attorney, FosterQuan LLP
2007 - 2009
Associate Attorney, Quan, Burdette, & Perez
Associations
2013 - Present
Asian Chamber of CommerceMember
2011 - Present
Asian American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
Pink PetroMember
2010 - 2012
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationTexas Chapter Advocacy Coordinator
Education
2007
University of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Johns Hopkins-Nanjing Center
Certificate in Chinese Studies
2002
Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Global Business News Conference
Immigration Update
2016
International Student Office Event
OPT, CPT and Visa Options for International Students
2016
How Oil & Gas Layoffs Affect Visa Holders
How Oil & Gas Layoffs Affect Visa Holders
2016
Houston Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
Introduction to the U.S. immigration System
2016
Greater Houston Chapter - TX Society of Enrolled Agents Quarterly Continuing Education Course
The Intersection of Immigration and Tax
2015
Williams Kherkher Annual CLE
Introduction to Immigration for Lawyers
2015
Doing Business in America Seminar
Business Immigration
2014
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Texas chapter) Fall Conference
Parole in Place and DACA
2013
American Immigration Lawyers Association Texas Chapter Fall Conference
RFE and NOID Intensive
2011
British American Business Council Star Breakfast
Immigration Issues for UK Nationals
Publications
2016
Oil and Gas This Week (Podcast)
USA Skilled Worker Immigration Law
2016
2016
immisolver.com
Oil Boom & Bust: How To Bulletproof Your Immigration Status
2016
immisolver.com
USCIS Proposed Rule for International Entrepreneurs
2016
immisolver.com
US Immigration Process: Forms can be Tricky!
2016
immisolver.com
How Oil & Gas Layoffs Affect Visa Holders
2016
immisolver.com
Top Immigration Lawyers in Houston
2016
2016
2016
2016
immisolver.com
US Visa: Travel Tips from an Immigration Lawyer in Houston
2016
2016
2016
Just Vibe Houston (formerly J-Vibe)
Taking a Good Hard Look at the Real Immigration Issues
2016
2016
J-Vibe Magazine
Humanizing the Immigration Process
2016
Lebanon Times Magazine
Permanent Residents Should Consider Naturalizing - It's a Presidential Election Year!
2016
Lebanon Times Magazine
Changes to Visa Waiver Program Affecting Dual Nationals of Syria and Other Countries
2015
Lebanon Times Magazine
Your Information is Available
2015
Lebanon Times Magazine
Honesty is the Best Policy - Especially on your Immigration Forms!
2015
Lebanon Times Magazine
Immigration Options Remain Limited, Hopes Remain High
2015
Lebanon Times Magazine
Summer Travel Season is Here - Be Prepared! Lesson #1: Check Your I-94!
2015
2015
Oilpro.com
H-1B - This May Be Your Year
2015
2015
2015
Houston Business Journal
What Donald Trump — and much of America — is missing in immigration debate
2014
Lebanon Times Magazine
The Love and Law
2014
Lebanon Times Magazine
April Isn't Just Tax Season
2014
Lebanon Times Magazine
Entering a Season of Luck and Hope
2014
Houston Business Journal
Employers Getting Slammed in Work Visa Application process
Languages
Mandarin
Spanish
Activity
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