Chavez & Valko LLP - Fort Worth, TX

Comprehensive Immigration Law Services at Chavez & Valko LLP

Achieving lawful status in the United States requires navigating complex federal statutes, strict filing deadlines, and rigorous government oversight. Chavez & Valko LLP is a premier immigration law firm serving individuals, families, and corporate clients throughout Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and across the United States. Founded in 2001 by attorneys Nicolas Chavez and Martin Valko, the firm has provided effective legal solutions for more than two decades. Managing partner Nicolas Chavez is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a prestigious credential held by a small fraction of Texas attorneys. When you need to find a lawyer who possesses exceptional knowledge of federal immigration procedures, Chavez & Valko LLP delivers strategic, client-centered representation.

Family-Sponsored Immigration and Green Cards

Uniting families and protecting loved ones from legal uncertainty is a core cornerstone of the firm's practice. As dedicated immigration lawyers, the legal team assists clients with every stage of family-based immigration proceedings, ensuring documents are accurately compiled and interviews are thoroughly prepared. Services include:

• Adjustment of status applications and consular processing for immediate relatives, spouses, and children of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.
• K-1 fiancé visas and marriage-based green card petitions, guiding couples through USCIS requirements.
• Inadmissibility waivers, including provisional unlawful presence waivers (Form I-601A) and hardship waivers.
• Naturalization and citizenship applications, offering rigorous preparation for naturalization interviews and civics tests.

The firm takes pride in guiding clients through intricate paperwork with clarity and compassionate care.

Business and Employment-Based Visas

In today's global economy, securing international talent is critical for corporate growth. Chavez & Valko LLP advises employers, investors, and skilled workers on employment-based immigration solutions. The firm handles H-1B specialty occupation visas, L-1 intracompany transfers, TN visas for North American professionals, E-2 investor visas, and PERM labor certifications leading to employment-based green cards (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3). The team works closely with human resource departments and corporate counsel to ensure ongoing compliance with Department of Labor and USCIS regulations.

Vigorous Deportation and Removal Defense

When detention or deportation threatens you or a family member, the stakes could not be higher. If you need a lawyer urgently to defend against deportation proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Chavez & Valko LLP provides assertive courtroom representation. The attorneys handle bond hearings, cancellation of removal, asylum claims, withholding of removal, and relief under the Convention Against Torture. Furthermore, the firm created the Lawpilot Guardian mobile system, providing clients with emergency alerts and immediate access to legal support during unexpected law enforcement encounters.

Accessible Consultations and Multilingual Legal Counsel

Understanding that clear communication is vital in immigration matters, the team provides comprehensive legal assistance in both English and Spanish. When you decide to hire an attorney from Chavez & Valko LLP, you receive honest legal assessments, tailored strategic plans, and flexible payment options through an online client portal. Contact Chavez & Valko LLP today at their Fort Worth office on Bridge Street to schedule a consultation and take confident steps toward achieving your immigration goals.