Practices
The attorneys of Felipe D.J. Millan, PC are specialists in Immigration Law. Our areas of practice include:
- Family based immigration
- Worker or employment immigration
- Immigration supported by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
- Citizenship-Nationalization Applications
- Derivative Citizenship (Birthright, etc.)
- Adjustment of status
- Consulate Processing
As well, we are very experienced and focused in addressing the intersection of immigration law and criminal law; We routinely represent clients charged with federal crimes intertwined with immigration violations:
- Individuals charged with alien smuggling
- Individuals charged with transporting aliens
- Individuals charged with harboring aliens
- Employers facing employer sanctions for immigration violations
- Employers addressing work site enforcement of immigration statutes
- Individuals in conflict with national security laws
- Individuals charged with terrorism related offenses
Felipe D.J. Millan, is board certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of Texas.
Deportation Defense and Removal Proceedings
When a person is determined to be inadmissible or removable from the United States, it is possible
that relief from deportation/removal may be available to that person, which will allow that person
to remain in the United States by acquiring legal status.
There are many reasons why a person may be referred to the Executive Office for Immigration
Review (Immigration Court) for removal proceedings. Among some of these reasons are unlawful
presence in the United States and/or convictions for certain criminal offenses.
We also represent individuals who are detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The Law Office of Felipe D.J. Millan, P.C. has established a national reputation for successfully
litigating immigration-related cases within the federal court system.
If you, a family member, or friend are not a citizen of the United States and are charged with a crime,
do not enter into a plea agreement until you have consulted with a seasoned and knowledgeable
immigration attorney. Pleading guilty to a criminal offense could have you placed in
deportation/removal proceedings and you could potentially be deported/removed from the United
States.
The following are possible forms of immigration relief, which may allow a person to remain in the
United States under legal status:
- Cancellation of Removal
- Adjustment of Status
- Asylum
- Withholding of Removal
- CAT (Convention Against Torture Act)
- VAWA
- Stay of Removal
- Administrative Appeal
- Judicial Review
- Voluntary Departure
Nonimmigrant Visa Applications
The attorneys of Felipe D.J. Millan, PC routinely assist applications for non-immigrant visas, visas which support entry into the United States by individuals not necessarily interested in obtaining citizenship. We are experienced in supporting:
- E-1 Visa applications by Nationals of qualifying Treaty countries who undertake a significant amount of international trade with the United States
- E -2 Visa applications by Nationals of qualifying Treaty countries who have made a significant investment in the United States
- F-1 Visa applications by students interested in studying in the United States
- F-2 Visa applications by immediate family of a student
- M-1 Visa applications by students interested in vocational training in the United States
- H-1B Visa applications by skilled workers
- H-2A Visa applications by agricultural workers
- L-1 Visa applications by foreign staff of a domestic corporation
- L-2 Visa applications by immediate family of staff of a domestic corporation
- TN-1 and TN-2 Visa applications by Canadian or Mexican individuals, respectively, working in trades specifically enumerated by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
- TD-2 and TD-2 Visa applications by immediate family of TN-1 and TN-2 Visa recipients
- R-1 Visa applications by religious functionaries including liturgical staff, religious teachers, missionaries, and other dedicated religious professionals
- O-1 Visa applications for persons with extraordinary ability in the arts, in business, education, science or sports
- O-2 Visa applications for support staff for persons with extraordinary ability in the arts, in business, education, science or sports
- T Visa applications for certain victims of Human trafficking who agree to assist law enforcement in testifying against the perpetrators
- A variety of other Visa applications supporting temporary admission to the United States for a particular academic or employment purpose
- A variety of other Visa applications supporting temporary admission to the United States for cultural, economic or other purposes
Permanent Visa Applications Through Employment
We routinely facilitate Employment-Based Visas for Residency:
- EB-1 Visa applications - for persons with extraordinary ability in research, academics or business.
- EB-2 Visa applications - for persons with advanced degrees or exceptional skills
- EB-3 Visa applications - for workers or professionals with specific skills
- EB-3-OW Visa applications - for workers filling occupations with lower educational requirements
- EB-4 Visa applications - for religious functionaries
- EB-5 Visa applications - for persons investing at least $1 million U.S. in a business creating employment for at least 10 U.S. citizens
Nonimmigrant Visas for Victims of Crimes
We assist victims of crimes in desperate need of temporary nonimmigrant visas, including victims of assault, blackmail, domestic violence extortion, false imprisonment, human trafficking, involuntary servitude, kidnapping, terrorism, etc.
Residency Applications for Victims of Domestic Violence
We assist victims of crimes addressed under the 1994 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Battered Immigrant Women's Protection Act of 2000. These acts support residency applications by victims of domestic violence committed by U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Temporary Protected Status for Seekers of Asylum
We assist seekers of asylum in obtaining Temporary Protected Status as an intermediate but often critical solution for remaining in the United States. Citizens from particular countries are eligible for Temporary Protected Status, including citizens of Burundi, El Salvador, Honduras, Liberia, Nicaragua, Somalia or Sudan.
Asylum Applications
We facilitate asylum applications, responding to an immigrants fear of being subjected to persecution or abuse if returned to his or her homeland.
Naturalization and Citizenship Applications
The attorneys of Felipe D.J. Millan, PC facilitate naturalization, the process by which immigrants become U.S. Citizens.
Family Based Immigration
The attorneys of Felipe D.J. Millan, PC reunite families through any of a variety of visa applications, including those supporting immigration of immediate relatives, fiancées, and husbands and wives.
Country Specific Immigration
Specific laws afford immigration opportunities for citizens of particular countries. The attorneys of Felipe D.J. Millan, PC help immigrants attempt to benefit from these laws, including citizens of Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, and various former Eastern Bloc countries.
Immigration through the Visa Lottery
On an annual basis, the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program grants permanent resident visas randomly to people from countries with lower rates of immigration to the United States. The attorneys of Felipe D.J. Millan, PC facilitate our clients submission of "lottery" applications meeting the requirements of the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.