San Antonio Immigration Lawyer
San Antonio Immigration Lawyer
Nanthaveth & Associates serves families, professionals, and military spouses throughout San Antonio and South-Central Texas, with over 20 years of dedicated immigration law experience. Our team assists clients with family petitions, marriage green cards, employment visas, USCIS appeals, naturalization, and other matters.
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Real Client Wins: Cases We've Resolved
Consular Processing
A Path to Citizenship via Consular ProcessingWe guided a Cuban citizen through the immigrant visa process while they were in Mexico. After helping them secure a Green Card, we continued to assist them until they became a U.S. citizen and petitioned for their own parents.
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E-2 Visa
Opening a U.S. Business with an E-2 VisaWe assisted a couple from the UK in opening a restaurant in the U.S. By documenting their $450,000 investment and business plan, we secured their E-2 investor visas so they could launch and manage their new business.
VAWA Application
Safety and Status Through a VAWA PetitionWe helped a client in an abusive marriage secure their legal status independently. By filing a VAWA application, we proved the hardships they faced and secured their permanent residency so they could live in safety.
Nanthaveth & Associates Advantage: Why We Win Cases Others Can't
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At Nanthaveth & Associates, you're never just a case number to us. You’re a parent, a partner, a dreamer — and your future matters.
Immigration cases in San Antonio often have high stakes. Military families near Joint Base San Antonio may be mid-petition when deployment schedules shift. And long-term residents may be looking to naturalize or move from a visa to a green card.
20+ Years of Proven Results
Our team offers over two decades of collective experience and is led by recognized authority Vi Nanthaveth. Our firm's attorneys have the skills needed to interpret and apply current immigration laws effectively for qualifying cases.
We Speak Your Language
Literally, our bilingual team serves clients in Spanish, Lao, Thai, and English. Over 50% of our clients are Spanish-speaking, and we understand the unique challenges international professionals face.
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Personal Attention, Not Assembly Line Service
Unlike big law firms that treat you like a number, Vi Nanthaveth or her senior attorneys personally handle your case. You'll have direct access to experienced lawyers who know your name and your story.
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Consultations That Actually Help
We listen first and speak second. Your consultation includes a personalized strategy session to map out your immigration path and provide actionable next steps.
Family Immigration in San Antonio
Family reunification is the top priority for most of our San Antonio clients. U.S. citizens and permanent residents can petition for immediate relatives and qualifying extended family members.
Our team can help by managing:
- K-1 fiancé visas
- Marriage-based green cards
- I-485 adjustment of status
- Consular processing
- VAWA self-petitions
- Citizenship and naturalization (N-400)
If you have an interview scheduled at the USCIS San Antonio Field Office, our immigration attorneys can make sure you’re ready to present yourself effectively.
Green Cards
A green card grants lawful permanent residency, the right to live and work in the U.S. without having to nervously track visa expiration dates. Most of our clients in San Antonio qualify through family petition, employment, or adjustment of status.
Our team can offer guidance on all of the following pathways:
- Family-based (I-130 and I-485)
- Employment-based (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3)
- U visa and VAWA pathways
- Special immigrant categories
We’ll identify which category applies to your situation, confirm your eligibility, and prepare and file your petition with all required supporting documentation.
Citizenship and Naturalization
Most green card holders can apply for naturalization after five years of continuous U.S. residence. Spouses of U.S. citizens may apply after three years. The process requires Form N-400, a biometrics appointment, and a civics and English interview with a USCIS officer.
Our immigration attorneys will review your travel history and record for eligibility gaps, prepare you for your interview, and advise you on naturalization-ceremony scheduling in San Antonio once USCIS approves your application.
Business Immigration in San Antonio
San Antonio employers in healthcare, defense contracting, and professional services regularly bring international talent into U.S. roles. Nanthaveth & Associates helps structure employment-based filings for both companies and individual applicants.
We handle the following types of visas and petitions:
- H-1B (specialty occupation workers);
- TN visa (Canadian and Mexican professionals, USMCA);
- L-1A and L-1B (intracompany transferees);
- O-1 (extraordinary ability);
- EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 with PERM labor certification;
- USCIS appeals and RFE responses.
H-1B cap petitions have hard annual deadlines, and a missed filing window means a 12-month delay. Contact us before your window closes.
How Your Case Will Proceed in San Antonio
1:1 Consultation
We’ll start by reviewing your situation, asking about your goals and timeline, and telling you plainly what your options are. If we don’t think we can achieve the outcome you’re looking for, we’ll tell you so up front to avoid wasting your time.
Case Review and Strategy
Once you decide to work with us, your attorney will review your immigration history, identify the most promising petition pathway, and flag every issue in your record that needs documentation or explanation before anything gets filed.
Document Preparation
Our team will put together the complete filing package on your behalf, including all forms, supporting evidence, personal statements, and any required third-party documentation. We review every package for completeness prior to submission.
Filing and Tracking
We’ll submit your petition to USCIS and monitor receipt notices, processing times, and any requests the agency makes. You’ll receive updates any time there’s a development in your case, which means you’ll never be left wondering what’s happening with your file.
Interview Preparation
If your case requires a USCIS interview at the San Antonio Field Office, our lawyer will prepare you for the specific questions agents will ask. Your attorney or a senior paralegal will be in the room with you on the day of the interview.
Decision and Next Steps
We don’t submit paperwork and then disappear. Once USCIS issues a decision on your file, we’ll explain what it means and what comes next, whether approval opens the door to a further petition or a denial presents a temporary obstacle.
One Conversation Can Clarify Your Immigration Options
The skilled team at Nanthaveth & Associates helps pursue family petitions, USCIS appeals, business visas, and adjustment of status for clients across San Antonio and the surrounding area. We respond to inquiries on the same business day, usually within hours.
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Our attorneys handle family visas, green cards, employment petitions, and business immigration. Call us or fill out our convenient contact form today.
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What Our Clients Say About Our Service
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Areas We Proudly Serve
Immigration law has a federal scope, which means our Austin-based attorneys handle cases across Texas and nationwide without borders or limits. For clients in San Antonio, we can provide in-person support at the USCIS San Antonio Field Office when a case requires it.
We serve areas including:
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Our Office
11211 Taylor Draper Lane Suite 1 Austin, TX 78759
Tel: (512) 371-9000
Hours:
Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nanthaveth & Associates attend USCIS interviews in San Antonio in person?
Yes. If you have to interview at the USCIS San Antonio Field Office, an attorney from our team will be there with you so you won’t walk in alone.
Can I start my case remotely if I live in San Antonio?
Yes. All consultations are available by video or phone. All document exchange happens through secure digital channels, so your location won’t prevent you from getting started.
My spouse overstayed their visa. Can I still file for a green card?
In most cases, yes, provided you’re a U.S. citizen. Immediate relatives may seek status adjustment regardless of a prior visa overstay. Our attorneys can review your spouse’s entry history to confirm their eligibility before filing.
My spouse is outside the U.S. Can you file for them?
Yes. Nanthaveth & Associates routinely manages consular processing for family members abroad. We can handle the USCIS petition and coordinate with the National Visa Center for the overseas consular interview.
What happens if USCIS denies my application?
We’ll help you fight the denial. Depending on the basis for the decision, we may file a motion to reopen or reconsider or a formal AAO appeal.
Our team addresses denials for family-based, employment-based, and adjustment-of-status cases. However, we don’t handle immigration court removal proceedings or deportation defense.
Your Case Deserves a Personalized Assessment
Work with a qualified immigration attorney who will get to know you, handle your filing with attention and care, and pick up the phone whenever there’s progress in your case.
Fill out the form below, and a member of our team will respond on the same business day. Your initial consultation costs you nothing.
