In a striking reach across party lines, the White House and key lawmakers agreed Thursday on a sweeping immigration plan to grant legal status to millions of people in the country unlawfully.The proposal constitutes a far-reaching change in the immigration system that would admit future arrivals seeking to put down roots in the U.S. based on their skills, education levels and job experience, limiting the importance of family ties. A new class of guest workers would be allowed in temporarily, but only after the new security measures were in place — expected to take 18 months.     The proposed agreement would allow illegal immigrants to come forward and obtain a "Z visa" and — after paying fees and a $5,000 fine — ultimately get on track for permanent residency, which could take between eight and 13 years. Heads of households would have to return to their home countries first.    They could come forward right away to claim a probationary card that would let them live and work legally in the U.S., but could not begin the path to permanent residency or citizenship until border security improvements and the high-tech worker identification program were completed.    Family connections alone would no longer be enough to qualify for a green card — except for spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens. Strict new limits would apply to U.S. citizens seeking to bring foreign-born parents into the country.   

Are You or Your Loved Ones Faced with a Texas Immigration Problem?

If you or your loved ones face immigration problems, Bailey & Galyen can help. Some of the common immigration problems faced by our clients include:

• E-1 or E-2
• Permanent Resident Investor
• Asylum
• Relative Petitions and Applications
• B01/B-2 Non-Immigrant Extension Temporary Worker or Related Matter
• Removal Proceedings
• Denial Appeal-Marriage
• Federal Court Mandamus
• Denial Appeal within The Department of Homeland Security
• Presumption of Fraud
• Revalidation of Visa
• I-824
• I-512
• L-1 Petition/Application
• J-1 Waiver
• Change of Non-Immigrant Status
• Labor Certification/Permanent Residence
• Motion to Reconsider
• Removal to Appeal BIA
• Federal Court Proceedings
• Permanent Residence
• Naturalization
• Re-entry Permit
• Exclusion Proceedings
• Registry
• Non-Immigrant Consular Processing.

The law firm of Bailey & Galyen can help. We offer convenient locations throughout the community, special payment plans for our clients on a budget, and we accept all major credit cards.

Please visit our Immigration Practice Center  for more information.

Deportation or Removal

If you face deportation or removal, contact us immediately. The sooner an attorney is involved in the process, the greater the chances of halting the deportation.

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 lists aggravated felony convictions as a deportable offense. Any misdemeanor convictions can lead to removal proceedings as well. Fortunately, Bailey & Galyen is a full-service law firm. As such, we have criminal law attorneys, as well as immigration attorneys, available to assist you.

Visas

The Texas visa law firm of Bailey & Galyen can provide clients with assistance with visas, a common immigration related problem. For example, the firm's immigration lawyers help expedite the visa application process for foreign nationals seeking residency in the United States based on employment skills.

Contact the firm for additional information and assistance. The telephones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Dallas / Fort Worth Area: 1-800-529-8008
Houston Area: 1-866-715-1529