Adan Vega

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Texas

Since 1979

5th Circuit

Since 1985

Federal Circuit

U.S. Supreme Court

The University of Texas School of Law

J.D. (1979) | Business Law

Rice University

B.A. (1976) | Contribution to several extracurricular groups and served as president of a student organization.

Honors: Dean's List

AILA

AILA Publisher committee 2013-2014

2013 - Current

Activities: Associate Editor of AILA publications

Texas State Bar  # 20533590

Member since 1979

1979 - Current

Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law

Texas Board Of Legal Specialization

Q. immigration status through marriage

January 17, 2024

A: Daniel,

I highly recommend that you consult with a qualified and experienced immigration law attorney before you proceed to request any benefits from USCIS. The attorney will be able to consult with you and provide you with professional guidance. If you decide to engage the attorney to represent you then the attorney will guide you through the process of requesting the adjustment of status with USCIS by preparing and filing the appropriate petitions and applications.

Good luck to you.

Q. My son’s girlfriend is from China and is attending graduate school here to get her master’s degree. She would like to

November 20, 2023

A: Your son's girlfriend can continue to seek out job offers and also her optional practical training (OPT) prior to graduating. She can also explore the H-1B status with a prospective employer.

As to marriage to your son, you did not specify the immigration status of your son. Without knowing that detail, it is not possible to let you know if she can apply for adjustment of status with USCIS.

Also, acquiring U.S. permanent status does not require her to abandon her Chinese citizenship.

Q. CAN I FILE 485 DIRECTLY AFTER FILING 130? PARENTS ARE ALREADY HERE IN USA

August 16, 2023

A: First of all, you must ensure that you submitted a separate I-130 petition for each of your parents. Secondly, you must also ensure that your parents have lawfully entered the country. If that is the case, then you can proceed to file Form I-485 for each of your parents to commence the adjustment of status process with USCIS. Third, be aware of your parents being subject to the preconceived intent position that USCIS can take should you file within 90 days of your parents' last entry.

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