Can You Appeal a Denial? What Are Your Options and Next Steps? You’ve come to the United States from another country, seeking a new beginning. You’ve taken all the right steps to get a visa to allow you to start your new life here, but your … [Read more...]
Humanitarian Aid
At Bailey & Galyen, we understand that navigating the U.S. immigration system can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re fleeing dangerous conditions or seeking refuge. You may be worried about your safety, your family's well-being, and your … [Read more...]
Deportation and Removal Proceedings
Deportation and removal proceedings are very serious matters. If you or a loved one are facing potential deportation from the United States, it can be a scary and stressful experience. You may be worried about being separated from your family, losing … [Read more...]
Apply for Asylum
If you are seeking asylum in the United States to escape persecution in your home country, you may feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Fear, uncertainty, and the urgency to protect yourself or your loved ones can leave you … [Read more...]
Green Cards (Permanent Residence Cards)
Are you looking to obtain permanent residency status in the United States? The process of getting a Green Card can feel daunting and complex. But you don't have to take this journey alone. The experienced immigration attorneys at Bailey & Galyen … [Read more...]
Expected USCIS Processing Times for 2025
Planning Ahead for Your Visa Application Over the past few years, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has consistently promised to take steps to expedite the process of immigration applications. In 2022, USCIS established … [Read more...]
Navigating the Family-Based Immigration Process in Texas
Key Steps for DFW Families You’ve come to the United States seeking a better life, but circumstances required you to leave some loved ones behind. You’ve been able to get lawful permanent residency, and now you’re ready to bring your family members … [Read more...]
Options for Obtaining an Employment-Based Green Card
How You Can Get Lawful Permanent Residency Through Your Job You’ve left your native land and come to the United States to start a new life. You want to get a green card, granting you lawful permanent residency, so that you won’t ever have to worry … [Read more...]
Biden Administration to Expand Immigration Policies
Change Expected to Protect 500,000 Spouses of U.S. Citizens President Joe Biden announced this week that an upcoming executive order will make changes to expand existing policy to protect over half a million undocumented immigrants in the United … [Read more...]
Will a Divorce Affect Your Immigration Status?
Can Your Right to Remain in the United States Be Threatened? Life has its ups and downs. You found someone you love and you came to the United States to start a new life. You were able to become a lawful permanent resident in America because of your … [Read more...]
The New USCIS Immigration Fees
Their Impact on Employers and Workers Immigration has always been a costly endeavor, both emotionally and financially. With changes imposed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the monetary costs associated with … [Read more...]
What Happens If You Stay in Texas after Your Visa Expires?
The Potential Consequences of Overstaying a Visa Although it used to happen relatively often and typically without significant consequence, the practice of staying in the United States beyond the expiration date of your immigration visa is now … [Read more...]