* NOTE TO THE READER: We also only post the "special victories" as approvals and successes on every case are too voluminous to print. Please call us if you have questions or comments.
Ms. A came to our office when her Conditional Resident Status was terminated by USCIS. Mr. Mathur advised her how to get the case reopened. After reviewing the facts carefully, Ms. Sinha worked on collecting all the documents and evidence and preparing a strong argument to get the case reopened at USCIS. Based on the application submitted, Ms. A's Conditional Resident Status was reinstated by USCIS. Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Sinha.
Mr. F of Peru was convicted of DWI within his five year good moral character period for naturalization and his driver's license was suspended for one year. Mr. Mathur advised on filing the case with legal arguments that DWI is not a crime involving moral turpitude. Ms. Sinha prepare the legal brief with pertinent case laws and filed Mr. F's application for naturalization. Ms. Sinha represented Mr. F before USCIS and explained to the officer that Mr. F maintains good moral character in spite of his DWI conviction. Based on the legal arguments and evidencec submitted USCIS approved Mr. F's naturalization application and set him for his oath ceremony to become a naturalized citizen of US! Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Sinha.
Mr. A came to see Mr. Mathur after his marriage was falling apart due to spousal abuse and violence. Mr. Mathur examined the history and found that Mr. A's wife had reportedly begun having an affair. Mr. Mathur advised the client to seek a divorce and collect evidence in the divorce of the wife's misconduct. Ms. Sinha worked on the case and convincingly argued that Mr. A was a victim of absue. The divorce was granted and a special immigrant visa petition was filed on behalf of Mr. A. Ms. Sinha represented Mr. A at the USCIS interview. Mr. A's petition was approved by USCIS and and he was granted permanent resident status for ten years.
Mr. R came to visit Mr. Mathur after his wife filed assault charges against him. Mr. Mathur assisted Mr. R with his immigration case and reviewed the assault charges. After reviewing the evidence, Mr. Mathur was convinced that the State would not be able to prove their case at trial as certain objections could be made. Per Mr. Mathur's expectations, the State of Texas had to dismiss their case after Mr. Mathur set it for trial. Result by Mr. Mathur.
An Indian furniture company had previously been denied an L1 visa when trying for one before hiring Mathur Law Offices, P.C. After reviewing the denial, Mr. Mathur was convinced he could get the case approved. Mr. Mathur agreed to take the case and revised the plan to get the visa approved. Mr. Mathur and Ms. Wahab worked jointly to make sure the evidence assured an approval. The L1 visa for the Indian company is now approved! Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Wahab.
Dr. T hired our firm when her husband filed a divorce action against her. Dr. T asked that her husband, a medical doctor, pay her a fair settlement. After Mr. Mathur took over the litigation, he pushed the other side to get discovery, sought protective orders and eventually, got the other side to mediate the case to stop the litigation. Mr. Mathur mediated the case and it was settled, Dr. T. received a division of the community assets, a late model Mercedes, attorney's fees and alimony. Result by Mr. Mathur.
Ms. N, a Research Scholar in Biochemistry at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, came to Mathur Law Offices when her employer refused to extend her H1B. Mr. Mathur reviewed her case and advised her to file a National Interest Waiver. Ms. Sinha worked on the application to convincingly argue that Ms. N's presence in US is in the national interest and the benefits from her contributions to research in treatment of various dieseases like alzheimer's, parkinson's and influenza is national in scope. USCIS approved Ms. N's National Interest Waiver application and also granted residence status to Ms. N and her family under EB-2 category. Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Sinha.
Mr. N and his son hired Mathur Law Offices when their Adjustment of Status applications were denied by USCIS. Mr. Mathur advised them on getting the case reopened. After reviewing the facts carefully, Ms. Sinha worked on filing a Motion to Reopen with pertinent legal arguments and evidence. USCIS granted the Motion to Reopen within one week and later granted permanent resident status to Mr. N and his son. Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Sinha.
Ms. M entered the USA without inspection and filed her waiver application after marrying a U.S. citizen. She hired Mathur Law Offices when she received a Notice of Intent to Deny her waiver application. Ms. Sinha worked on her case and prepared a strong response. Ms. M’s waiver was approved and she is reunited with her family in US. Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Sinha.
Ms. Y hired Mr. Mathur because she was accused of theft from a store. Mr. Mathur provided information to the prosecution to show that Ms. Y had a clean criminal history and had no prior allegations of criminal conduct. The prosecutor and Mr. Mathur entered into an agreement that avoided a conviction and allowed the case to be dismissed. Result by Mr. Mathur.
Mr. R hired the Mr. Mathur in 2007 to fight his deportation case. Mr. Mathur argued that the crime which Mr. R was convicted was not a deportable offense. Although the Immigration Judge (IJ) disagreed and Mr. R was removed from the U.S., Mr. Mathur continued the fight. In lieu of Mr. Mathur's legal arguments, the case was eventually sent back by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals by an agreement made by Mr. Mathur and the Office of Immigration Litigation and the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS").
Additionally, DHS agreed with Mr. Mathur to parole back Mr. R so that he could have his case re-heard in front of the IJ once more. While pending his return, Mr. Mathur had Mr. R's wife file for her naturalization and file a petition for him to get a new resident card. Ultimately, Mr. R was allowed back into the country and he got his status back through the new visa petition and adjustment approved by the IJ without a waiver. Result by Mr. Mathur.
Ms. A consulted with Mathur Law Offices after her mother-in-law's naturalization case was denied twice when filed by another law firm. Mr. Mathur advised Ms. A to refile the petition with medical disability waiver. Ms. Sinha prepared the case and obtained all the required evaluations and reports. Ms. Sinha took Ms. A's mother-in law for the interview at USCIS and explained everything to the officer. Based on the documents, memorandum and explanation provided by Ms. Sinha the case was approved right away. Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Sinha.
Ms. O entered the USA without inspection and later married a U.S. citizen. Ms. O hired Mathur Law Offices to get her resident status. Mr. Mathur advised Ms. O to file an immigrant petition and consular process with a waiver. Ms. Sinha helped Ms. O through the process and prepared a strong waiver application. Ms. O's waiver was approved after interview allowing Ms. O to reunite with her husband and family in US. Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Sinha.
Mr. A of India came to the USA to marry his fiancé. A few month after marriage his fiancé became abusive and the marriage dream turned into a nightmare. Mr. A sought Mr. Mathur's advice who suggested that he file a self-petition for an immigrant visa as the victim of abuse after divorce.
Mr. B was arrested on assault and a probation violation for a felony deferred. Though he bonded out on the assault, he was incarcerated on the felony violation. The misdemeanor courts refused to offer any deal less than jail time. We were able to hold a hearing on his felony motion to revoke, the assault was found not to be true, effectively barring the misdemeanor case from prosecution all within two weeks of his hire date. His felony probation was continued on deferred with no modifications.
May 2, 2011 - Waiver in 3 Weeks - Husband Returns Home to USA!
Mr. G entered the USA without inspection in 2002 and later married a U.S. citizen. Mr. G hired Mathur Law Offices to get him his resident status. Mr. Mathur advised Mr. G to file an immigrant petition and consular process with a waiver. Ms. Sinha guided and helped Mr. G through the process and prepared a strong waiver application that was approved in three weeks. Mr. G returned home to his wife and kids in US. Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Sinha.
May 2, 2011 Immigration Court Reverses Own Order of Removal! *
Ms. D. came to see Mr. Mathur after she had been ordered removed in 1999 and officials were trying to get her on a plane to the Philippines. Ms. explained that she was married to a U.S. Citizen but that she had failed to appear for an immigration interview and thereafter, Immigration Court. The Immigration Judge ordered her removed from the U.S. Ms. D then filed a Motion to Reopen on her own, which was denied. By doing so, she subjected herself to the one motion rule, which prohibits subsequent motions to reopen. Mr. Mathur filed pleadings asserting an exception to this rule and prepared many exhibits relating to Ms. D and the Immigration Judge reversed the Court's own decision and reopened the case. Result by Mr. Mathur.
April 29, 2011 Client Released from Prison Early! *
Ms. S. hired Mathur Law Offices to assist her with a multiple year sentence in the Texas Department of Corrections. After filing motions within 180 days of her sentencing date, Mr. Mathur was able to show the Judge that the sentence was too long and that Ms. S had learned her lesson and would not commit another felony offense. The Judge agreed and released Ms. S and placed her on probation instead of making her serve her sentence. Result by Mr. Mathur.
April 20, 2011 Released from ICE detention in less than 24 hours!
Mr. S was arrested on 4/18/11 by Grand Prairie PD. That same day Mr. Colindres visited him at Grand Prairie jail and proceeded to explain the procedures for a fast release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE). Mr. S. was ready to be released by ICE on 4/19 and was happily reunited with his wife and daughter!
April 2, 2011 - Client Released From ICE Within 24 hours!
Mr. E was detained in Carthage, Panola County TX on April 1, 2011 for a DWI. Immigration put an ICE hold on him. Mr. E's wife contacted Mathur Law Offices and Attorney Colindres explained to her the procedures for obtaining Mr. E's release in less than 48 hours. Mr. E was released from custody in less than 24 hours due to Mr. Colindres' intervention with the state and federal agencies. Result by Mr. Colindres.
March 31, 2011 Criminal Conviction Reversed!
Mr. C approached Mr. Mathur because he had removal/deportation case. Mr. C had two drug convictions that would cause his deportation from the United States without relief. The only way Mr. C could remain in the U.S. is if one of the criminal convictions was reversed. Mr. Mathur filed a post-conviction writ to withdraw the plea of guilt based on ineffective assistance of his criminal lawyer and because Mr. C did not understand the consequences of his plea. The criminal judge heard evidence and testimony and granted the writ, thereby reversing the criminal conviction and rendering Mr. C eligible for immigration relief. Result by Mr. Mathur.
March 30, 2011 Grandmother Wins Child Custody Over Father!
Mrs. R approached Mathur Law Offices because her 23 year old daughter passed away and left behind two children, ages 2 and 4. Mrs. R wanted custody of the children as the father had not been a part of raising or caring for either child. The father was also seeking custody of the children and did not want grandma to even visit. After a hearing on the matter Mrs. R, with the help of Attorney Genevieve Barr at Mathur Law Offices, won full custody over her grandchildren and the court cut off all rights of the father! Result by Ms. Barr.
March 15, 2011 Case Approved Without Waiver - Family Re-United!
Ms. R hired Mathur Law Offices when a foreign arrest warrant was issued for her manslaughter charges in UK. Mr. Mathur advised and represented Ms. R in court proceedings in US. Mr. Mathur helped Ms. R consular process when she was deported to India. Ms. Sinha prepared and provided strong legal arguments regarding Ms. R's admissibility. Due to Mr. Mathur's case strategy and Ms. Sinha's strong legal arguments, Ms. R's case was approved without waiver. Ms. R will soon be able to re-unite with her family in US! Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Sinha.
March 2, 2011 Notice of Intent to Deny Reversed!
Ms. G hired Mathur Law Offices after her previous attorney messed up her Adjustment of Status case and she received a Notice of Intent to Deny. Mr. Mathur advised client to refute the NOID with pertinent evidence. Ms. Sinha prepared a strong response pointing out USCIS officer's lack of understanding of various issues.
Ms. G's petition was granted within two month without a second interview. Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Sinha.
March 1, 2011 Naturalization Approved with Assault Charge!
Mr. T of Kenya was charged with assault within his five year good moral character period for naturalization. Mr. Mathur advised Mr. T and helped him get the criminal case dismissed and the record expunged. Ms. Sinha prepare and filed Mr. T's his application to become a naturalized U.S. Citizen. Ms. Sinha provided additional evidence for naturalization at USCIS's request Mr. Sinha represented Mr. T before USCIS and provided pertinent statutes regarding destruction of expunged records.
USCIS approved Mr. T's naturalization application! Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Sinha.
March 1, 2011 - Waiver Approved, Husband Returns Home to USA!
Mr. V entered the USA without inspection and later married a U.S. citizen. Mr. V hired Mathur Law Offices to get him his resident status. Mr. Mathur advised Mr. V to file an immigrant petition and consular process with a waiver. Ms. Sinha helped Mr. V through the process and prepared a strong waiver application.
Mr. V's waiver was approved within a month after interview allowing Mr. V to reunite with his wife in US. Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Sinha.
February 10, 2010 - Father granted Primary Conservatorship
Mr. G. hired to obtain primary custody of his 2 year-old twin boys. Temporary Orders in favor of the mother. De Novo Hearing before District Judge reversed Associate Judge and Mr. G was given temporary primary custody after social study and months passed. Ms. Odum represented Mr. G at Final Trial and Mr. G was awarded Primary conservatorship. Mother was ordered to pay child support.
February 21, 2011 - Father Granted Temporary Conservatorship!
Mr. M. hired Mathur Law Offices, P.C. to obtain primary custody of his 3 young children. Mrs. M had left the household and took the children with her. At a temporary orders hearing before the Associate Judge awarded Mr. M temporary primary custody with the right to designate the primary residence of the children; Mother allowed standard visitation and mother restricted to Dallas County.
January 26, 2011 - Board Remands Denial of Petition!
The government suspected that Mr. D's case was based on a fraud marriage after he was put in deportation proceedings. The government asked for a second interview. Mr. D was not represented by our firm during the second interview. After the interview, the government threatened to revoke the visa. Mr. D asked Mr. Mathur for help. Mr. Mathur's firm assisted Mr. D in responding to the intended revocation. The government ignored the response and an appeal was filed with the Board of Immigration Appeals ("BIA"). The BIA concluded that the government had not properly addressed the response and remanded the case back to USCIS with an order to review the response and take it into consideration.
January 2, 2011 - Self-Petitioning Spouse Approved!
Mr. A came to see Mr. Mathur after his marriage was falling apart and the immigration service had a notice of intent to revoke his visa petition. Mr. Mathur examined the history and found that Mr. A's wife had reportedly begun having an affair and had sabotaged his immigration case. Mr. Mathur advised the client to withdraw the present immigration case, seek a divorce and collect evidence in the divorce of the wife's misconduct. Mr. A hired Mathur Law Offices, P.C. to do this job. The divorce was granted and a special immigrant visa petition was filed on behalf of Mr. A. Mr. A's petition has been approved and he will be finalizing his adjustment to be a permanent resident.
January 19, 2011 Deportation Order Reversed by Appeal Court!
Mr. B came to Mr. Mathur after being referred by his previous immigration lawyer. His previous lawyer had tried to get his immigration case reopened by filing a Motion to Reopen with the Immigration Judge in Dallas, Texas. After the Judge denied the Motion to Reopen, his lawyer and Mr. B. came to Mr. Mathur for help. Mr. Mathur directed an appeal to be filed with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The BIA granted the appeal and reversed the Immigration Judge, the case is now reopened and the deportation order reversed.
January 18, 2011 Children Returned to Mother!
Ms. H came to office after her ex-husband refused to return her children to her after a summer vacation. The ex-husband and Ms. H had been divorced but had no agreements with regard to custody. After Ms. H hired our firm and we filed suit, the father also filed suit for custody. The father was insistent that he was the better parent. Mr. Mathur and Ms. Odum sought medical records against the father that we alleged showed that he was mentally instable and not the better parent. During these efforts the social worker also agreed that the father was not the better parent. Before trial, the father agreed to give the children back to Ms. H and in exchange Ms. H agreed to extended visitation for the father. Result by Mr. Mathur, Ms. Odum and Ms. Jeffries.
December 22, 2010 - Probation Violation Cases Dismissed!
Mr. N was convicted of arson and arson causing bodily injury in 1999 and was given 10 years of probation on each case.
Mr. N moved out of state and moved several more times and did not fulfill any of his probation requirements for 10 years, including repaying $21,000 to the property owner and faced potentially 20 years in jail for his violations.
Mr. N's family hired Mathur Law Offices and Mr. McLemore determined there was a potential defense to dismiss the probation violation cases. Mr. N's cases were dismissed and Mr. N was home with his wife and toddler for Christmas!
December 21, 2010 Father's Fight for Custody Won!
-Mr. L came to visit Mr. Mathur after his wife filed a surprise divorce against him.
-Mr. L had two children and wanted custody of his kids.
-Mr. L's wife wanted to share custody but Mr. L felt that he wanted to have the case tried and go for full custody.
-Mr. L was represented in court by Mr. Mathur who fought and won full custody at the hearing for Mr. L.
December 7, 2010 District Attorney Drops Aggravated Assault Case
-Mr. R was arrested in Denton County for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The victim was seriously injured
-Mr. R was not in the country legally a fact which Denton County has a history of looking at very unfavorably when it comes to defendants.
-Although several people were at the scene of the alleged assault, the victim accused only Mr. R.
-Mr. McLemore interviewed witnesses and he and Mr. Mathur met and developed a strategy to get the case dropped.
-Mr. McLemore prepared documents based on the witness interviews and submitted them to the district attorney.
-Despite numerous follow-up communications with the district attorney, they refused to drop the case. Mr. McLemore finally prevailed and the case against Mr. R was dropped!
December 2, 2010 Divorce & Custody Case Fixed!
- Mr. B. came to our office after spending over 2 years and $70,000.00 with another law firm. The other firm had achieved very little for Mr. B, as he had no right to see or speak to his kids, had to pay over $1,700.00 a month in support and was being depleted of the funds relating to the sale of the family property.
-Mr. B. put his faith in Mr. Mathur to turn the case around. Within a few days of being hired. Mr. Mathur filed motions with the Court to re-hear the case.
-Mr. Mathur argued that Mr. B. had been unjustly taken advantage of and had the child support reduced to minimum wage support and had the Court order efforts to re-unify Mr. B. with his children.
November 23, 2010 - Deportation Stopped for Haitian National!
-Mr. M of Haiti entered the U.S. legally, but overstayed.
-Mr. Mathur appealed to the Board of Immigration Appeals ("BIA").
-Meanwhile, Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble helped Mr. M apply for Temporary Protected Status.
-Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble asked the BIA to stop the removal case.
-The BIA granted request and Immigration approved Mr. M's TPS!
November 10, 2010 - Client Release Despite Immigration Hold!
-Mr. L of Mexico has lived in the United States for over about 13 years.
-A traffic stop landed Mr. L in jail, with an ICE hold.
-The family of Mr. L came to Mr. Mathur of help.
-Mr. Mathur and Mr. McLemore were able to get the criminal bond reduced from $25K to $5K.
-Mr. Humble and Mr. Mathur provided instructions on how to get immigration to set a bond before going to a judge.
-Mathur Law Offices posted the bond and the client was released.
November 10, 2010 - ICE Bond Lowered from $25,000.00 to $5000.00!
-Mr. A of Mexico began living in the United States over 11 years ago.
-Mr. A's recent auto accident landed him on probation.
-Mr. A's probation officer tipped off ICE officers, who took Mr. A into DHS' custody.
-Mr. Mathur advised Mr. A's undocumented common law wife.
-Mr. Humble applied to the Immigration Judge for release on bond.
-The judge initially set bond at $25,000.00.
-Mr. Mathur reviewed the case with Mr. Humble, who then filed a brief arguing that Mr. A's offense since it was an accident wasn't a crime involving moral turpitude.
-Persuaded by Mr. Humble's brief, the judge lowered the bond to $5,000.00.
-Mathur Law Offices posted the bond, provided by Mr. A's friends and family, and Mr. A was released!
October 1, 2010 - Citizenship Granted to Deported Alien!
-Mr. N. was ordered deported by a Judge in San Antonio when he represented himself years ago.
-Mr. Mathur had the deportation case reopened years later.
-Mr. Mathur tried the case and had the Immigration Judge forgive Mr. N for two burglary of a motor vehicle convictions.
-After winning the deportation case, Mr. Mathur suggested that the client file for naturalization and argue that he has had good moral character for over five (5) years.
-Ms. Sinha attended the interview and briefed Mr. Mathur's argument to the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS").
-Mr. N was granted citizenship by DHS.
September 28, 2010 - Waiver Approved and Green Card Granted!
-Mr. S' parents brought him illegal to the U.S. when he was only 5 years old.
-In 1993 and 1994, Mr. S' grandparents filed visa petitions for his parents.
-In 2008, when engaged to a U.S. citizen, a traffic stop landed Mr. S in deportation proceedings.
-Mr. Mathur mapped out a strategy for family-based immigration.
-Mr. Humble represented Mr. & Mrs. S in their interview before a CIS officer, who approved the spouse petition.
-ICE Counsel alleged that Mr. S was barred from adjusting his status to Permanent Resident.
-Mr. Humble argued that deporting Ms. S would cause his wife extreme hardship.
-The Immigration Judge (IJ) was persuaded, so both approved a waiver and also granted adjustment to Permanent Resident!
-ICE Counsel waived appeal, so the IJ's decision is final!
September 27, 2010 - Custody Awarded to Mother with Family Violence Accusation!
-Ms. H came to Mathur Law Offices, P.C. when after the father of their children file a custody suit against her.
-The father submitted an argument that Ms. H had committed family violence.
-Indeed Ms. H had been recently arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Additionally, Ms. H had not complied with a previous Court Order.
-Mr. Mathur tried the case in front of the Judge and argued that Ms. H misunderstood the Court Order and that she was the victim of violence, not the aggressor.
-The Judge awarded custody to Ms. H and required the father to pay child support with no overnight visitation allowed to the father.
September 16, 2010 - Discharged from Probation Requirements!
- Mr. S has hired Mr. Mathur seven (7) times with various immigration and criminal issues.
- While on probation in Tarrant Co., his probation officer's threatened polygraph examinations.
- Mr. S. asked Mr. Mathur what can be done? Mr. Mathur filed a motion with the Judge to relieve Mr. S of further probation requirements.
- Mr. Mathur submitted to the Court that the polygraph and testing was not part of the probation initially and should not now be added.
- The Judge agreed with Mr. Mathur and reversed the requirements, Mr. S. is due to be discharged without further requirements on October 9, 2010.
August 27, 2010 - Released on $0.00 Bond Next Day
-Mr. S of Mexico wound up in immigration custody after a traffic stop.
-Mr. Mathur advised Mr. S' wife how the firm could help her husband be released from custody.
-At the direction of Mr. Mathur, Attorney Humble interviewed Mr. S while still in police custody.
-The very next day Mr. S was transferred to ICE.
-Attorney Humble submitted the firm's argument for release.
-That afternoon ICE released Mr. S on a zero-dollar bond!
August 20, 2010 --- Victim of Spousal Abuse Granted Green Card!
-Mrs. A's husband, a U.S. citizen, cheated on her so she came to see Mr.
Mathur about a plan regarding her future. Mr. Mathur developed a plan to assist Mrs. A based on the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
-During the marriage-based CIS interview, Ms. Sinha explained the intent to file an abuse-based case.
-CIS then approved the VAWA self-petition!
-Subsequently, Attorney Sinha and Mr. Humble with Mathur Law Offices, P.C., represented Mrs. A during the abuse-based adjustment interview, and CIS granted permanent residency!
August 20, 2010 - Another Father Granted Primary Custody!
- Mr. T sought primary custody of 3 year old daughter.
- Ms. Odum represented him and he was awarded primary custody.
- Mother was ordered to pay child support.
- Mr. T was given a right of first refusal in case Mother became unable to care for child while she was in his custody
- Mother requested a residency restriction; Ms. Odum convinced Judge that a residency restriction was not in best interest of child.
August 17, 2010 - Felony Theft to Approved Residency!
- Mr. F hired Mr. Mathur several years ago after being charged with felony.
- Mr. Mathur convinced the prosecutors to reduce the case to a misdemeanor.
- Mr. Mathur then got the client back time credit for the case.
- Mr. Mathur applied for an immigration bond for the client and he was released.
- Mr. Mathur filed a petition through his wife for residency.
- Mr. Mathur had the deportation case dismissed.
- Mr. Mathur convinced in immigration that since Mr. F's case was reduced to a misdemeanor, his residency should be approved without a waiver.
Immigration granted Mr. F's residency!
July 30, 2010 - Sweet Ending for Marriage Gone Sour.
-Mrs. C of England had obtained Conditional Resident status, with the help of Mathur Law Offices, based on her marriage to a U.S. citizen.
-Sadly, the marriage had deteriorated and Mrs. C's husband was even arrested for assault.
-Mrs. C came back to ask Mathur Law Offices for help.
-Attorney Humble helped Mrs. C file the petition for a permanent resident card.
-U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requested more evidence of good faith, bona fide marriage, even though Mrs. C's former in-laws had already submitted substantial supporting evidence.
-Attorney Humble helped Mrs. C respond to this request and immigration approved the case.
July 23, 2010 - Assault Expunged & Citizenship Approved!
-Mr. V of India was falsely accused of assault by his then-wife.
-Mr. Mathur helped Mr. V get the criminal case dismissed and the record expunged.
-Mr. Mathur oversaw the preparation of his citizenship case and prepared Mr.
Humble to present the law regarding expunction.
-Mr. Humble represented Mr. V before immigration.
-Immigration approved Mr. V's naturalization application and he took the
Oath of Allegiance the very same day!
July 22, 2010 - Father Granted Custody!
-While not represented by a lawyer, Mr. L's ex-wife awarded herself custody.
-After realizing his mistake, Mr. L came to Mathur Law Offices, P.C. for help.
-After the ex-wife's lawyer delayed the case, Mr. L asked Mr. Mathur to take charge.
-Mr. Mathur quickly filed a motion with the Court to expose the delay of the other lawyer.
-The other lawyer withdrew from the case and the Judge awarded Mr. L the
custody he desired.
July 8, 2010 - Custody Awarded to Father!
-Mr. N is father of 5 year old girl, who previously lived with him for almost one year.
- The mother of the child wanted the child back and there was no court order in place.
- Mr. N retained another lawyer and for almost 6 months who had reportedly accomplished very little.
-Mr. N came to Mathur Law Offices to assist him with getting his daughter back.
-Mrs. Odum represented Mr. N in trial and prevailed at trial.
July 6, 2010 - Deportation Stopped/Reversed!
-Mr. T of El Salvador was arrested based on an old deportation case.
-Immigration was making arrangements to send him home when his family came to see Mr. Mathur.
-Mr. Mathur reviewed the case and determined that deportation without a new hearing would violate the client's rights.
-Mr. Mathur prepared affidavits and proof that Mr. T was entitled to a hearing and contacted top immigration officials.
-Immigration stopped the deportation and released Mr. T.
June 28, 2010 - Deportation Case Dismissed!
-Mr. M of El Salvador, a teenager, was arrested on a weapon charge and came to see Mr. Mathur, who developed a plan.
-Mr. Mathur's team had the criminal charge dismissed.
-Mr. Humble researched the case and found Mr. M, together with his parents and sibling were all eligible to apply for green cards.
-The Immigration Judge granted termination!
June 10, 2010 - Deportation Case Thrown Out!
-Mr. E was put in deportation after his old lawyer told him to plead guilty to drug case.
-Mr. Mathur developed a plan to challenge the deportation case and withdraw the criminal plea.
.Mr. Humble denied the charge of removal on a technicality.
-Mr. Humble moved for termination without prejudice.
-The Immigration Judge granted the dismisal.
June 10, 2010 - Deportation Dismissed!
-Mr. B and his wife, both from Africa, were put in removal proceedings and came to see Mr. Mathur, who assisted in a plan for representation.
-Mr. Humble explained to the Immigration Judge that visas had been approved to allow them to stay.
-DHS counsel agreed that the removal proceedings should be terminated.
-The Immigration Judge granted termination!
June 15, 2010 - DWI Over Twice Legal Limit - Dismissed!
-Ms. C was arrested for DWI when she was allegedly driving on Greenville Avenue with her lights off in the early morning.
-Ms. C retained another lawyer that was going to plead her guilty.
-Ms. C came to Mr. Mathur for a second opinion.
-Although Ms. C had a breath test twice over the limit, Mr. Mathur found technical defects with the case.
-Mr. Mathur filed a Motion to Quash (Dismiss) the case.
-The criminal judge agreed with Mr. Mathur and Dismissed the charges.
June 14, 2010 Deportation Case Closed!
-Ms. N did not file to remove the conditions of her green card on time.
-Immigration put Ms. N in deportation/removal proceedings.
-Mr. Mathur advised Ms. N to file her application late and assisted her in doing so.
-Mr. Mathur argued that the filing of her case, even though late, would prevent deportation.
-Mr. Mathur sought an agreement from immigration prosecutors to stop the deportation case while the late application was decided.
-Mr. Mathur obtained the agreement from the Judge and the prosecutors and the deportation has been closed.
June 2, 2010 - Deportation Order Stopped!
-Mr. C of Mexico landed in removal proceedings just a few months shy of accumulating ten years in the USA.
-Immigration Judge Sims ordered Mr. C removed to Mexico.
-Mr. Humble prepared and filed Mr. C's application for a stay of removal based upon the special needs of his 8-year-old U.S.-born son.
-The Deportation Officer approved the application, thereby making possible for Mr. C to stay in the USA and obtain a work permit!
June 1, 2010 - Released on Bond Without Court Hearing!
-Mr. R of Mexico lawfully entered the USA with a Border Crosser Card and later met, fell in love with and married an American.
-The police pulled over Mr. R and he wound up in DHS' custody.
-Mr. Mathur advised Mr. R's family on bond and removal defense.
-Mr. McLemore visited Mr. R in jail and advised him not to sign any Voluntary Return, but rather to ask to see an Immigration Judge.
-Mr. Humble asked the Deportation Officer to release Mr. R under an administrative bond.
-Mr. Humble posted the bond for Mr. R and DHS released him!
May 31 2010 --- Abuse-Based Immigrant Visa Self-Petition Approved
-Ms. A of Ghana flew to the USA to visit a relative and during that flight she met the American man whom she later fell in love with and married.
-The marriage dream turned into a nightmare: he abused her.
-Ms. A sought the advice of Mr. Mathur, who developed a strategy to obtain her status.
-Mr. Humble prepared and in November of 2009 filed Ms. A's self-petition for an immigrant visa as the victim of abuse.
-Ms. A had never contacted the police for fear of inciting her husband's wrath.
-Mr. Humble and Ms. Wahab prepared and filed Ms. A's additional testimony with enlarged photographs of her scars.
-Immigration approved the case.
May 24, 2010 - Probation Granted Federal Bank Fraud
-Mr. S hired Mr. Mathur to represent him of a federal bank fraud conspiracy.
-Mr. Mathur went to work early in the investigative stages of the case and learned that the conspiracy involved over a million dollars of losses to the bank.
-Mr. Mathur advised the client on how to get his sentence reduced from definitive prison time to probation.
-Mr. S followed Mr. Mathur's advise and through several meetings with the United States Attorney, a motion to downward depart was filed by the United States.
-Mr. S now fell in the zone for probation and the Federal District Judge granted Mr. Mathur's request for probation.
May 21, 2010 - Denied Case Reopened, Green Card Approved
-Mrs. G of Japan missed her green card interview due to her pregnancy, and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) denied her case.
-Mr. Mathur advised her and her U.S. citizen husband to file a Motion to Reopen (MTR).
-Ms. Sinha and Mr. Mathur prepared and filed the MTR to CIS in Irving, Texas. The District Adjudications Officer (DAO) granted the MTR immediately and called Mr. & Mrs. G for interview without issuing a formal notice of appointment.
-Ms. Sinha represented the couple at the interview. The DAO approved Mrs. G's green card!
May 7, 2010 --- Man Released Without Having To Pay Any Bond Money
-The undocumented wife of Mr. E of Mexico hired Mr. Mathur to help get Mr. E released
-Mr. Humble visited Mr. E in jail in McKinney and advised him in Spanish
-One week later, officers of Detention and Removal Operations (DRO) took Mr. E to Dallas
-Mr. Humbled faxed an 18-page letter to DRO to request a low administrative immigration bond
-Late on Friday night DRO released Mr. E on his own recognizance!
May 6, 2010 --- Deported Unjustly But Then Paroled Back Into USA
-Mr. R of El Salvador was brought illegally to the USA when he was a child.
-As an adult, Mr. R married a now-U.S. citizen and they were raising two young U.S.-born children.
-In 2003, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services granted to Mr. R Permanent Resident status.
-In 2006, Mr. R took a plea agreement for deferred adjudication of misdemeanor assault, but this landed him in removal proceedings.
-Mr. Mathur argued to the Immigration Judge (IJ) that Mr. R couldn't legally be deported, but in 2008 the IJ disagreed.
-Mr. Mathur appealed to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), but in 2009 the BIA also disagreed.
-Mr. Mathur took the litigation up to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (USCA).
-While the litigation was pending, however, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) flew Mr. R to El Salvador.
-In 2009, the Department of Justice (DOJ) agreed with Mr. Mathur's arguments.
-In 2010, the USCA granted DOJ's motion to send the case back to the BIA, then back to the IJ.
-Mr. Humble contacted DHS in Washington, D.C., to have special papers sent to the American Embassy in El Salvador.
-Finally, Mr. R landed at the DFW Airport and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) paroled him back home!
May 4, 2010 - Asylum Applicant Escapes Death and Obtains Status
-Mr. K came to the USA for a visit, but thereafter his wife in Nepal was raped and murdered.
-Mr. K hired Mr. Mathur to prepare and file an asylum application, to defend Mr. K in removal proceedings.
-In the interim, Mr. K met, fell in love with, and married a U.S. citizen. They established a life together in Kansas.
-Back in Texas, Mathur Law Offices continued to represent Mr. K.
-Mr. Humble persuaded the Immigration Judge to terminate removal proceedings.
-CIS approved the new case!
May 1, 2010 - Visa Approved for Male Victim of Domestic Violence
-Mr. A of Nigeria fell in love and married a U.S. citizen.
-To his dismay the marriage, took a turn for the worse when his wife started to abuse and torture him physically and mentally and Mr. A discovered her criminal history.
-Mr. A's wife was arrested by the police after she assaulted and battered her mother in their house.
-Mr. Mathur advised Mr. A to file a self-petition for an immigrant visa as the victim of domestic violence.
-Ms. Sinha prepared and filed the petition.
-The immigrant visa self-petition for Mr. A was approved by USCIS within four months.
April 19, 2010 --- Woman Overcomes Crimes of Relatives & Gains Green Card
-Mrs. S was brought illegally into the USA when she was 6 months old.
-Years later, Mrs. S' mother was sentenced to life in jail (Mrs. S' now ex-husband was also imprisoned).
-Mrs. S remarried and sought Mr. Mathur's help with her immigration status.
-Mathur Law Offices prepared and filed new case for Mrs. S, with evidence that she qualified under an old law.
-Mr. Humble represented Mrs. S and her current husband before CIS and the case was approved.
April 12, 2010 - 13 Year Old Deportation Case Won!
Mr. N. represented himself thirteen (13) years ago in deportation.
The Immigration Judge (IJ) deported Mr. N. as he failed to show.
Nine (9) years later, Mr. N. hired our firm.
Mr. Mathur filed a motion to reopen Mr. N's case.
Mr. Mathur convinced DHS lawyers to reopen the case with him.
Mr. Mathur had the case sent back to the immigration judge.
Mr. Mathur filed to have Mr. N. stay despite his multiple convictions for Burglary of a Motor Vehicle.
Mr. Mathur, in trial, convinced the IJ to restore Mr. N's resident status.
April 9, 2010 - Drug Case Reduced to Traffic Ticket Level Offense!
Mr. A was stopped for a traffic violation and admitted to police he had Marijuana in his vehicle.
Mr. McLemore got the traffic ticket dismissed.
Mr. McLemore negotiated a reduction of the Poss Marijuana charge to a Class C misdemeanor, the equivalent of a traffic ticket.
April 12, 2010 - Sale of Alcohol to a Minor - Dismissed!
Mr. M was charged with Selling Alcohol to a Minor.
The charges came out of a "sting operation" by the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC).
Mr. Mathur considered a plan to argue that the malt liquor beverage was easily mistaken as an energy drink
Mr. McLemore went forward with Mr. Mathur's plan.
Mr. McLemore negotiated an agreement with the District Attorney.
Mr. M's case was ultimately dismissed.
March 30, 2010 Client Returned to U.S. After 2 Years!
Mr. B entered the USA without papers and later married a U.S. citizen; they have two small children.
Mr. B appeared at the American Consulate in Mexico and applied for a waiver for having accumulated more than one year of unlawful presence in the USA.
Eighteen months later, the waiver application was denied.
Mr. B's wife consulted with Mr. Mathur, and hired Mathur Law Offices to help her prepare and submit an appeal.
Mr. Humble provided evidence of extreme hardship.
Mr. Humble spoke with the consular officer in Mexico.
The waiver was approved, allowing Mr. B to come home to his wife and children!
March 4, 2010 - Admission Granted with Criminal Record!
Mrs. C. hired our firm as she was charged with shoplifting.
Mr. Mathur identified possible immigration consequences.
Mr. McLemore convinced the Prosecutor to lower the offense class.
Mr. Humble prepared admissibility packet to be presented at U.S. Airport.
Mrs. C., when stopped at the U.S. airport after visiting her ill father abroad, presented our admissibility packet to the Customs and Border Protection officer.
CBP reviewed our admissibility packet and allowed Client back into the U.S.
March 4, 2010 Second Deportation Case Dropped!
Mr. S. originally hired our firm years ago for his first deportation case based on multiple criminal convictions.
Mr. Mathur won the client's deportation case in front of the Immigration Judge.
Mr. S. has since been arrested and convicted for additional criminal charges of violation of a protective order and Public lewdness.
Immigration re-arrested our client for the new cases.
Immigration refused to release our client.
Mr. Mathur and Ms. Moreno prepared a legal argument that the new offenses were not proper grounds for deportation.
Mr. Mathur spoke to the senior Attorneys for the Dept. Homeland Security.
The Dept. Homeland Security lawyers agreed with Mr. Mathur and dropped the case, Mr. S was released later that day.
February 25, 2010 - Agreed Dismissal of Deportation Case!
Mr. A's traffic stop landed him in removal proceedings.
Mr. A's wife hired Mathur Law Offices to help get Mr. A released from ICE custody, then for removal defense.
Mr. Mathur prepared a plan to have the client's green card application approved before deportation.
Mr. Humble persuaded the lawyers for to dismiss the deportation case while the green card was pending.
The Immigration Judge granted the lawyers' motion to dismiss the case.
February 17, 2010 Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon Probation Reinstated!
Mr. D was represented by another law firm and received 5 years probation.
Mr. D hired after law enforcement came looking for him.
The State of Texas alleged multiple probation violations and intended to revoke Mr. D's probation and send him to the penitentiary.
Mr. McLemore reviewed and advocated for Mr. D's reinstatement.
Mr. McLemore persuaded the probation officer and Assistant District Attorney to reinstate Mr. D's probation.
February 17, 2010 Alien Released After Workforce Raid!
Mr. S was arrested by Immigration Customs Enforcement ("ICE") during a workforce raid.
Mr. S was being held without bond for weeks before our firm was retained.
Upon reviewing the facts, Mr. Mathur found the client to be eligible for relief.
An immediate Motion for Bond was filed in the Houston Immigration Court.
Mr. Humble conducted the hearing before the Immigration Judge.
The Immigration Judge set a low bond of only $2500.00.
The client was released.
February 10, 2010 - Bad Father's Rights Denied by Court!
Ms. B hired our firm after she was served a custody suit.
Ms. Odum filed a counter suit requesting denial of access. -Ms. Odum included allegations of abuse by the father.
Ms. Odum requested the father be denied access and the mother be in charge of all decisions over the child.
The Judge granted all of Ms. Odum's requests.
February 10, 2010 Notice of Intent to Deny Reversed!
Ms. R received a Notice of Intent to Deny after her Adjustment of Status interview.
USCIS pointed to discrepancies in facts and inconsistencies during the interview regarding bona fide marriage;
Our firm refuted these reasons with pertinent evidence including cultural differences
Our firm pointed out USCIS officer's lack of understanding of various issues.
Ms. R's petition was granted within a month without a second interview.
Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Sinha.
February 2, 2010 - Old Deportation Case Reconsidered by Judge!
Mr. & Mrs. B. hired our firm to help them get residency;
During their interview an old unresolved deportation cases from 1985 was discovered.
The deportation case would have prevented the resident cards from being issue by USCIS.
Mr. Humble asked the Immigration Court to reconsider these cases;
The Immigration Judge granted Mr. Humble's request so the clients could obtain residency without being deported.
February 1, 2010 - Naturalization Granted with Assault Charge
Mr. V. hired firm to for criminal assault family violence case;
Mr. Mathur convinced the Prosecutor to drop the charges;
Mr. Humble prepared the application for citizenship;
Mr. Mathur attended the interview and got the citizenship approved!
January 22, 2010 - ICE Hold Lifted Client Released
Mr. S. hired our firm as he was charged for drug dealing;
Mr. Mathur reviewed the client's family history;
Mr. Mathur determined the client could "derive citizenship;"
Mr. Mathur convinced the judge to set a $1500.00 bond;
Mr. Mathur convinced immigration the client was a citizen;
Immigration released the ICE hold;
Mr. S. was released from custody without a deportation case.
January 6, 2010 - Multi-National Company Visa Approved
Company D. hired our firm as they established a U.S. branch;
Mr. W. needed to come to the U.S. to work the new office;
Mr. Mathur and Ms. Wahab prepared the application for a visa;
USCIS requested extensive eligibility issues;
Mr. Mathur and Ms. Wahab prepared an extensive response;
USCIS approved an L1 Visa for Mr. W.
December 30, 2009 - Motion to Reopen Granted
Our client, Mr. F., came to our office with a deportation order from years ago. Mr. F. had failed to show for Court and the Judge Ordered him deported in his absence. Mr. F. was particularly concerned because he could not renew his professional license and could be deported at any time. Our client is married with young children. After reviewing the facts carefully, preparation was done to approve a new visa application and then move the court to reopen the case. The motion to reopen was granted and our client will now apply for his resident alien card. Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble.
October 29, 2009 - DWI Evidence Dismissed
Our client came to us after he was arrested for a DWI. He took a breath test that had a result over two times the legal limit. The officer that stopped him in Irving, Texas, stated that he failed field sobriety tests and was intoxicated at the scene. After investigating the facts, our office challenged the officer's basis to stop our client in the first place. A motion to throw out all of the evidence was filed based on an illegal stop. The motion was GRANTED and none of the evidence in the case can be entered the DA has no choice but to dismiss the case. Result by Mr. Mathur.
October 2, 2009 - Felony Assault Deadly Weapon Charges Dismissed
Our client, Mr. P, was arrested and charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon against his girlfriend. After reviewing the evidence, our office filed a Motion for Examining Trial to get the District Attorney to hand over evidence in their case. We then proceeded to file a Grand Jury Package, to explain to the Grand Jury why they should not hand over an Indictment against our client. The Grand Jury met on October 1, 2009 and after reviewing our package and the evidence, refused to move forward with charges against our client. Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. McLemore.
October 2, 2009 - Visa Denial Reversed
The Department of State (DOS) in Nigeria denied our client a K3 spouse visa because they disbelieved the validity of the marriage. Due to overriding fraud issues, the DOS post in Nigeria can be very tough. After retaining our firm, we proved the validity of the relationship by extensive evidence and persuasion. The DOS changed their opinion and approved the spousal visa. Result by Mr. Humble and Ms. Wahab.
September 9, 2009 - Family Violence Assault Dismissed
Mr. C was charged with domestic spousal abuse. His case was pending in Dallas County, Texas. After strenous negotiations with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, our office agreed on a dismissal of all charges. Result by Mr. McLemore.
September 12, 2009 - Temporary Orders Against Spouse
Client and husband own a gas station together. Wife worked there until husband changed the locks. After hearing client was awarded $4500.00 per month in support and attorney's fees. Husband took wife back to court for downward modification, and was ordered to pay all of wife's monthly expenses and provide additional spending money each month (total amount worth more than the initial judgment). Result by Ms. Odum.
September 9, 2009 - Family Violence Assault Dismissed
Mr. C was charged with domestic spousal abuse. His case was pending in Dallas County, Texas. After strenous negotiations with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, our office agreed on a dismissal of all charges. Result by Mr. McLemore.
September 9, 2009 - Intra Company L1 Approved in 4 Days
Our firm represents several international companies who all rely on us to stay competitive in a slow global economy. Today's challenges of getting visas approved and showing necessity for international companies to get foreign executives over here is especially challenging. Nevertheless, we were able to get one of our long time client's work visas approved in only four days. Result by Mr. Mathur, Ms. Wahab and Mr. Humble.
September 3, 2009 - Labor Certification Approved & H1B Approved for Technology Company.
After several bouts with other attorneys, a local technology company entrusted Mathur Law Offices, P.C. with its H1B visas and labor certification. In today's economy getting these applications approved for small to medium sized companies is difficult. Nevertheless, we were able to turn around the denial trend the client had been facing and get both an H1B approved as well as a Labor Certification Application filed with the Department of Labor. Result by Ms. Wahab, Mr. Humble and Mr. Mathur.
August 24, 2009 - Judgment Against Spouse for Child Custody & Property
Client and husband engaged in very emotional battle over child conservatorship and personal property. Parties had no "real property" and no substantial amounts of money in any bank accounts. Both parties were guilty of sending money back to their home country and neither party was truly entitled to receive anything more than a divorce. Received judgment for client of $10,000.00 and primary conservatorship of the child with a lifted residency restriction. Result by Ms. Odum.
August 17, 2009 - Possession of Marijuana Conviction Set Aside
Mr. A was charged and convicted of Possession of Marijuana. After pleading guilty several years ago, Mr. A is now ind deportation/removal proceedings. In order to make Mr. A eligible for a "waiver of inadmissibility" under 212(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, it was necessary to set aside one of his two marijuana convictions. We filed a Writ of Habeas Corpus in the old criminal case in Tarrant County, Texas. We were able to get the criminal judge to set aside the old conviction. Result by Mr. McLemore and Mr. Mathur.
August 10, 2009 - Cocaine Trafficking Reduced to Possession After Guilty Plea
Mr. T was pleaded guilty to trafficking cocaine. His probation had been revoked and he was in the Dallas County Jail when he hired our firm. Upon investigation, it also appeared that he had an ICE hold (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Realizing that he had pleaded guilty with another lawyer to "trafficking" cocaine, it seemed almost certain that he would not be eligible to get out of immigration jail and would not be eligible to remain in the United States. The only hope for Mr. T was to see if the "trafficking" could be amended to "possession" somehow. Through long and hard plea negotiations with the Dallas County District Attorney's Office, we were able to both resolve the probation revocation and amend the charge to possession post plea so the client would have a fighting chance to stay in the U.S. when he got to immigration court. Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. McLemore.
August 4, 2009 Waiver Granted - Family Re-United
Over eight years ago, when she was a minor, Mrs. G entered the USA without inspection. Now she and her U.S. citizen husband have three children, all under the age of 5. Because of the unlawful entry, however, Mrs. G couldn't get a green card inside the USA. We helped her with consular processing and a waiver application. The American Consulate in Mexico interviewed her early in June of 2009. Two months later, her waiver was approved and she was reunited with her family in Texas! Result by Mr. Humble.
July 23, 2009 Change of Status Appeal Successful
Mr. D timely applied for a change of status (COS) from H1 worker to F1 student. The school, however, inadvertently chose a program start date that was more than 4 months after his H1 expiration date. Because of this time gap, CIS denied the COS. We helped Mr. D appeal, based upon extraordinary circumstances beyond Mr. D's control. CIS agreed, reopened the case, and approved the COS. Result by Mr. Mathur.
July 16, 2009 EB2 Multi-National Hotel Executive Wins Appeal
Mrs. C's employer, a company with hotels in the USA and in India, hired Mathur Law Offices to help prepare and file a petition for immigrant visas for Mrs. C, and her husband and two children. The USCIS denied the petition, alleging that the employer failed to explain Mrs. C's job duties abroad. We also helped the company appeal, proving that Mrs. C's performance meets the definition of "executive capacity" and/or "managerial capacity" under 8 C.F.R. 204.5(j)(2). USCIS agreed with us, and approved the petition. Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble.
June 25, 2009 Asylum Appeal Granted on Domestic Violence Issues
Ms. A is a citizen of Guatemala. During her trial in immigration court she argued that she could not be returned to Guatemala due to domestic violence she had suffered and would continue to be victimized by. She filed an Asylum claim. The Immigration Judge denied the case on legal eligibility to make the claim. The case was appealed by our office to the Board of Immigration Appeals ("BIA"). The BIA agreed that the Immigration Judge's decision should not stand and has now sent the case back to be re-heard. Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Hussami.
June 23, 2009 Waiver Granted in Mexico in Two Months!
Mr. H, a citizen of the USA, hired our office to help his wife through consular processing with a waiver application. She was not eligible to adjust inside the USA, so she had to appear at the American Consulate in Mexico in April of 2009. She was subject to the 10-year bar for having accumulated unlawful presence in the USA. We helped her apply for a waiver. In June the waiver was granted and her immigrant visa approved! Result by Mr. Humble.
June 22, 2009 Naturalization Obtained with Drug Convictions
Mr. D was convicted of four felony drug convictions arising out of offenses in the State of California. Although, the law allows for these offenses to be grounds for removal, we advised our client that we believed we could get his naturalization approved. This advice was based on our knowledge that naturalization laws differ from removal laws. Although we expected a fight by the administration, we able to get the case approved on the first interview with USCIS. Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Sinha.
June 9, 2009 Teenager Saved from Mortal Danger
Nineteen-year-old Mr. S has lived in the USA since age 10 when he and his family entered as tourists. They fled El Salvador due to threats against Mr. S' father, a former military officer. His parents have Temporary Protected Status, but Mr. S was in danger of being sent back to El Salvador. He was afraid because his cousin in El Salvador received anonymous threats: if you don't tell us how to find Mr. S' father in the USA, we'll kill you. Sadly, in April of 2009 the cousin was shot to death. The Immigration Judge was convinced that Mr. S' fear of persecution on account of imputed political opinion was well founded, and so granted asylum. Result by Mr. Humble.
June 9, 2009 Domestic Violence Case Dismissed
Mr. S was arrested when his wife called 911. She accused him of being the perpetrator of an assault against her. After reviewing the evidence, it was discovered the case against our client was weak. It appeared that our client's wife actually was the aggressor. After plea negotiations, we were able to convince the prosecutor that the case should be dropped without a trial, the prosecutor agreed. Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. McLemore.
June 4, 2009 Job Transfer to USA Leads to Green Cards for Couple
A trucking company in Central America opened offices in the USA, transporting loads for Kellog, Sherman Williams Paints, Colgate-Palmolive and other to Wal-Mart, etc. We previously helped the corporation obtain an intra-company transferee "L" visa for a vice president, Mr. B. This year we helped the corporation apply for Mr. B and his wife's immigrant visas (green cards). The CIS approved the petition in less than two months! Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble.
June 3, 2009 Successful H-1B Transfer Keeps Company Competitive
Tough times tighten the market for skilled workers. A small technology company needed a Senior Software Engineer, and they found the right person for the job in Mr. K of India. But Mr. K needed a petition to transfer his H-1B visa. We helped the company file the transfer petition, and the CIS approved it just thirteen days later! Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble.
May 15, 2009 Naturalization Appeal Won - Decision Reversed
Our client was denied naturalization when appeared without a lawyer. He was denied because he had four minor traffic violations. Alarmed by the incorrectness of the decision, we immediately persuaded our client not to stand for this abuse of discretion. We appealed the case and the immigration service agreed that the decision was wrong and reversed their own decision, thereby granting our client's naturalization. Result by Mr. Mathur.
May 12, 2009 Danger in Zimbabwe, Motion to Reopen Granted
Ms. C was arrested by immigration officials after losing her case with other attorney representation. She had not left the U.S. after being ordered deported. After her arrest, her family hired Mathur Law Offices, P.C. After review the case Mr. Mathur determined that an "out of time motion to reopen" could be filed due to changed country conditions. The facts showed that anti-opposition forces burned down Ms. C's house in Zimbabwe early in 2008. Later in 2008 U.S. immigration officials took Ms. C into custody to deport her back there. The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) was persuaded by evidence of the destruction of the family home and the State Department's human rights report of politically motivated kid-napping, torture, and murder. Ms. C's case was reopened and she was release from custody. Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble.
April 30, 2009 Immigration Appeal Granted
Our client applied for voluntary departure from the U.S. The immigration judge denied his request citing convictions and allegations for criminal offenses over one year old. The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), agreed that the immigration judge was wrong. The BIA sent the case back to the judge to allow for the voluntary departure to be granted. Result by Mr. Mathur.
April 23, 2009 Remand to Immigration
Judge Ordered Mr. G represented himself without a lawyer before the Immigration Judge (IJ) in Houston, but lost his case. His family hired Mathur Law Offices in Dallas to help him appeal. We filed a legal brief, arguing how the DHS and the IJ failed on a key point that could save Mr. G's case. Mr. G has had a green card for many years. His wife is a U.S. citizen, and he has six minor U.S. citizen children. He might be eligible for a waiver. The Board of Immigration Appeals agreed with us, and ordered the case remanded to the IJ. Mr. G will get a second chance! Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble.
April 17, 2009 Conviction Disclosed, U.S. Citizenship Granted
Mr. M had failed to disclose on his petition to remove conditions from his green card that he had a criminal conviction. He mistakenly thought the conviction didn't "count" for immigration purposes since, years ago, the criminal court judge had said it didn't count for purposes of employment, leasing an apartment, etc. We helped Mr. M apply for U.S. citizenship, fully disclosing his conviction, and arguing that he had good moral character over the last five years. CIS was persuaded, and approved his naturalization application! Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble.
April 16, 2009 After 20-Year Wait, Brother and Family Immigrate
Nearly 20 years ago, Mr. A filed an immigrant visa petition for his brother. After decades of waiting, the case seemed to be faltering. We communicated with the National Visa Center and the American Consulate in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to resolve various issues. Finally, Mr. A's brother, sister-in-law, and their minor children were all granted green cards! Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble.
April 13, 2009 Deportation Stopped, Case Reopened and Dismissed
Our client was first placed in deportation because of a domestic violence conviction. Our client was previously represented by another immigration firm in town. Due to mis-communication between the client and his old law firm, the client failed to show for Court and was ordered deported. Our client was arrested by immigration and was about to be put on a bus to Mexico. We contacted the lead lawyers for immigration and detention and removal to have the client released while we tried to reopen the case. We argued to immigration that the basis for deportation was invalid due to a change in the law. Immigration agreed to reopen the case and let our client go. Once the case was reopened in court, we move to dismiss the case and get our client's residency back. The immigration judge agreed and dismissed the case and the client has got his resident alien status restored. Result by Mr. Mathur.
March 31, 2009 TSA Violation Overcome, Naturalization Approved
The kitchen knife in Mrs. V's carry-on bag was accidentally put there in haste, as she and her husband were moving from New York to Texas. Airport security stopped them. Mr. V took responsibility for it, and was fined. His past also included some traffic tickets. Would this hurt his application for U.S. citizenship? Mr. Mathur advised them about the regulations relating to good moral character, 8 CFR 316.10(a)(2), which take into account the elements enumerated and the "standards of the average citizen in the community of residence." Four months later, a CIS District Adjudications Officer approved Mr. V's case. Turns out, the officer himself had also been stopped for having a carry-on bag with a knife! Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble.
March 24, 2009 Immigration Judge Reversed
Our client had a deportation case based on hardship to his children. Our client had been illegal for over ten years but in his trial he attempted to show that he was a person of good character and that exceptional hardship would occur to his U.S. citizen daughter if he was not allowed to stay. Due to his failure to pay taxes each year, the Immigration Judge asserted, using strong words, that he would never allow the client to stay. The case was appealed to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The BIA agreed that the IJ was unfair and that did not give our client a fair hearing. The BIA reversed the IJ's decision and ordered that the case be sent back to be re-tried before a new Immigration Judge. Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Hussami.
March 24, 2009 Drug Trafficking Indictment Reduced
Our client was alleged to have committed a drug trafficking offense of possession of up to fifty (50) pounds of marijuana. A warrant was executed at our client's residence and the drugs were seized. The District Attorney's office originally offered seven (7) years in the penitentiary. After discovering problems with the way the warrant was obtained and executed and negotiating the possible success of a motion to suppress all of the evidence, the District Attorney's Office agreed to reduce the case and punishment so that our client would get back-time credit of six (6) months and be released. Result by Mr. Mathur.
March 10, 2009 USCIS Withdraws Denial and Grants Citizenship
Mr. L was denied citizenship in October 2008. USCIS denied based on lack of good moral character, citing five traffic violations including several for driving with a license invalid. We argued that these violations had no basis for a denial based on moral character as they were not crimes involving moral turpitude. Moreover, that many people in society of good moral character are cited for multiple violations of traffic laws. After the administrative appeal was heard, USCIS withdrew their original decision to deny the case and approved our client's citizenship. Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble.
March 6, 2009 Felony Reduction and Deportation Win
Our client was put in deportation proceedings for felony theft. The case involved the professional sports jerseys. The case was in the local news media. After months of working with prosecutors on the case, we were able to get his felony case reduced to a "petty offense" as defined by immigration law. Through this criminal felony to misdemeanor reduction, we were also able to file for his immigration status without issues to his admissibility. We used an old petition filed by his uncle to his mother to allow for the paperwork to be filed in immigration court. We convinced the immigration judge that our client's visa petition filed by his wife, in conjunction with his uncle's old petition and the misdemeanor reduction allowed our client to get his residency in the U.S. The immigration judge agreed and our client was admitted to the U.S. as a resident rather than being deported. Result by Mr. Mathur.
February 23, 2009 Remand to IJ Ordered, Hope for Reopening
Mrs. J was ordered removed on June 13, 2006, because she failed to appear at the Immigration Court. She was unaware of the appointment, as the Notice of Hearing was mailed to her old address. The envelope bearing the "not deliverable" sticker of the United States Postal Service (USPS) was inside the folder of the Immigration Judge (IJ), yet the IJ denied our Motion to Reopen. We timely appealed and the Board of Immigration Appeals ordered the IJ to take another look at this case. Mrs. J was released from DHS custody, as the litigation is ongoing. Result by Mr. Mathur & Mr. Humble.
February 18, 2009 Citizenship Denial Overturned
Our client attended an immigration interview and stated that she did not desire to bear arms on behalf of the U.S. Government. Although required to understand English, we believed her statement was made due to an error in understanding what the question was. We filed an appeal. After submitting evidence that controverted the initial decision, USCIS overturned their own decision and granted our client citizenship.
February 18, 2009 Deportation to Citizenship
Our client was placed in removal proceedings after returning to the U.S. Her case history showed multiple arrests and convictions for theft, larceny, grand larceny. These convictions occurred in several jurisdictions. We tried the immigration case and the judge granted our client's permission to remain in the U.S. After restoring her resident status, we immediately filed for her naturalization. After less than one year, her naturalization case was approved and she is now a U.S. Citizen. Result by Mr. Mathur.
February 17, 2009 Conditions Removed: Two Down, One to Go
Last year we helped Mrs. H file a Form I-751 petition to remove the conditions on her status as a Lawful Permanent Resident. She immigrated through good-faith marriage, but that marriage later terminated in divorce. The CIS approved our client's petition, for both her and her minor daughter, a derivative beneficiary who adjusted concurrently. Mrs. H's son, however, has his own separate I-751 since he immigrated via the follow-to-join consular process. Two down, one to go! Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble.
February 13, 2009 Work-Site Raid Victim's Adjustment Granted
Mrs. R is the wife of a U.S. citizen, and they have two U.S.-born children. But in 1996, due to a work-site raid, she was taken by bus from Euless to Mexico. In 1999 she was admitted with a border-crossing card, and never left the USA. In the summer of 2008 we helped our client apply for Adjustment of Status. Eight months later her residency was approved. Result by Mr. Humble.
February 12, 2009 Release from Custody
Mr. S had been inappropriately administratively ordered removed from the U.S. The "administrative" order was entered without proper notice and in the wrong context. We filed an appeal with U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit. The underlying case is pending. Meanwhile, after consider a writ of habeas corpus (suit to release), DHS decided on their own to release our client from custody without a bond.
February 9, 2009 Family Approved, On Path to Citizenship
Mr. M married in 2007 and welcomed into his life both his new wife and two stepdaughters. In May of 2008 we helped this family of four submit immigrant visa petitions and adjustment resident admission applications. Nine months later, the CIS approved their cases. If Mrs. M naturalizes, approximately three years in the future, her daughters will gain derivative citizenship automatically. Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble.
January 30, 2009 Divorce Waiver No Interview
In 2005 Mrs. L became a Lawful Permanent Resident, but with conditions since her marriage was less than two years old. We helped her timely file a Form I-751 petition to remove the conditions, because she entered into marriage in good faith but the marriage later terminated in divorce. Twenty-one months later, the CIS approved the petition --- without any interview. Result by Mr. Mathur.
January 26, 2009 Language Barrier Surpassed for Naturalization
In November of 2008 Mr. C passed the examination for U.S. citizenship, except for the English language portion. The CIS officer gave him a second chance, on January 26, 2009. On that date, the officer approved our client's case, and gave him an Oath Ceremony appointment for that very afternoon! Result by Mr. Humble.
January 26, 2009 Once Framed for Shoplifting, Now a U.S. Citizen
In 1993, Mrs. A's then husband (now ex-husband) set her up. He sent her shopping with a "friend." Although the criminal court judge deferred any adjudication of guilt, for immigration and naturalization purposes it still counts as a conviction. We helped our client show CIS that she meets the requirement of good moral character, and her naturalization application was approved. Result by Mr. Humble.
December 18, 2008 After a Year in Mexico, Waiver Approved
Mr. H and his U.S. citizen wife were given custody of a baby boy by CPS and they planned to adopt him, but first Mr. H had to apply to DHS for a waiver of inadmissibility. He had entered the USA without inspection, was not "grandfathered" by Section 245(i), and had accumulated more than a year of unlawful presence. At the end of 2007 he was interviewed at the American Consulate in Mexico. We helped our client prove that denial of his case would cause his wife extreme hardship. A year later, the DHS agreed and granted his immigrant visa. Result by Mr. Mathur.
December 18, 2008 Motion to Revoke Probation Dropped
Our client was on probation for possession of marijuana. The County of Rockwall filed a motion to revoke his probation. The motion alleged that our client did not pay over $1,400.00 in fines and costs and that he had failed to comply with other terms of probation. We showed the DA that our client had complied with most of the terms of the probation and that he simply did not have the funds to pay fines and court costs. The DA decided not to further punish our client and released him from further payment and probation. Result by Mr. Mathur.
December 18, 2008 Waiver of Inadmissibility Granted
Our client entered the U.S. illegally years ago. She married a U.S. citizen with whom she has two children. Because she entered without a visa illegally, she was not eligible to file for her papers in the U.S. We filed her application for processing in Mexico and requested that her illegal presence be forgiven based on hardship to her family. The Department of State granted the waiver and our client has been admitted to the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident. Result by Mr. Mathur.
December 18, 2008 Motion to Revoke Probation Dropped
Our client was on probation for possession of marijuana. The County of Rockwall filed a motion to revoke his probation. The motion alleged that our client did not pay over $1,400.00 in fines and costs and that he had failed to comply with other terms of probation. We showed the DA that our client had complied with most of the terms of the probation and that he simply did not have the funds to pay fines and court costs. The DA decided not to further punish our client and released him from further payment and probation. Result by Mr. Mathur.
December 18, 2008 Waiver of Inadmissibility Granted
Our client entered the U.S. illegally years ago. She married a U.S. citizen with whom she has two children. Because she entered without a visa illegally, she was not eligible to file for her papers in the U.S. We filed her application for processing in Mexico and requested that her illegal presence be forgiven based on hardship to her family. The Department of State granted the waiver and our client has been admitted to the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident. Result by Mr. Mathur.
December 12, 2008 Emergency Adjustment Granted
Our client's spouse was suddenly ordered deployed by the U.S. military to Italy. They couple had already shipped their possessions and purchased airfare. On 12/08/08 we requested an emergency Adjustment interview. Three days later, a CIS officer called to set it up, and the next day Mrs. H's case was approved, enabling the couple to stay together. Result by Mr. Mathur and Mr. Humble.
December 5, 2008 Naturalization Case Approved in 81 Days
Our client was once in danger due to overstaying his tourist status and the requirement of Special Registration. With our help, his status was adjusted to Lawful Permanent Resident. That prior success has now culminated in the grant of U.S. citizenship, despite multiple recent traffic violations. The examiner stated that Question 16 - "Have you ever been arrested, cited or detained by any law enforcement officer (including CIS or former INS and military officers) for any reason?" - includes mere traffic citations. From the date of applying for naturalization to the date of the citizenship oath ceremony was only 81 days! Result by Mr. Humble.
December 1, 2008 Reopening by Board of Immigration Appeals
Our client married his wife in deportation proceedings. His claim was that he could stay in the U.S. and adjust his status through his spouse. After being in immigration court, our client was later charged with a felony theft offense in Tarrant County, Texas. The immigration judge refused to allow our client time to have his visa approved and continue his case. An appeal was taken of the judge's decision. During the pendency of the appeal, we fought the felony theft and had it reduced to a misdemeanor. The ultimate conviction fell under the petty offense exception under immigration law. We showed the appeals court that our client was "admissible" to the U.S., his marriage to his wife was bona fide and that the immigration judge was wrong in not continuing the case. The appeals court agreed and GRANTED the motion to reopen and has sent the case back to the immigration judge. Result by Mr. Mathur.
December 1, 2008 Reopening by Board of Immigration Appeals
Our client married his wife in deportation proceedings. His claim was that he could stay in the U.S. and adjust his status through his spouse. After being in immigration court, our client was later charged with a felony theft offense in Tarrant County, Texas. The immigration judge refused to allow our client time to have his visa approved and continue his case. An appeal was taken of the judge's decision. During the pendency of the appeal, we fought the felony theft and had it reduced to a misdemeanor. The ultimate conviction fell under the petty offense exception under immigration law. We showed the appeals court that our client was "admissible" to the U.S., his marriage to his wife was bona fide and that the immigration judge was wrong in not continuing the case. The appeals court agreed and GRANTED the motion to reopen and has sent the case back to the immigration judge. Result by Mr. Mathur.
November 30, 2008 Reopening by Board of Immigration Appeals
Our client was represented by a competing large immigration firm with offices in Dallas, Houston, Chicago and Austin. The firm has several Associate Attorneys. The client believed that the representation she had with this firm was ineffective. One of the firm's attorneys reportedly advised her to withdraw her case before the judge, resulting in her voluntary deportation on her trial date. After doing so, she felt that this advice was wrong and came to our firm to reopen the case. We filed the motion to reopen with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) based on ineffective assistance of counsel. The BIA GRANTED the motion and our client's case is now back open for her fight to stay.
November 21, 2008 Criminal Domestic Violence Case Dismissed
Our client was arrested for domestic violence/assault. Since our client is in removal proceedings it was important to avoid a conviction for the criminal case in Court. Although the evidence may have been sufficient to convict our client in trial, we spent a great deal of time in plea negotiations with Dallas County District Attorney. The result was an agreed dismissal of the charges and thereby resulting in no immigration consequences to the arrest. Result by Mr. Mathur.
November 19, 2008 Motion to Reopen Granted & Bond Approved
Our client was arrested on an old order of removal/deportation. When our client's family came to us they only knew that our client was arrested by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and was being scheduled for deportation. We investigated the case and found that our client had failed to show-up for a immigration court proceeding in Louisiana about two years ago. We filed a motion to reopen the case with the court in Louisiana. Despite being technically out of time in filing the motion, the Court GRANTED the motion based on the re-marriage because we proved that immigration had failed to update our client's address when they sent him notice of court. After the case was reopened, we file and application for bond redetermination before the Immigration Court in Dallas, Texas. Bond was granted and our client has been released and is no longer scheduled for deportation. Result by Mr. Mathur.
October 17, 2008 Waiver Granted & Deportation Avoided
Our client was put was served with notice to appear in immigration court. The deportation papers stated that she had procured an immigration benefit by fraud. Specifically, it alleged, that she had made misrepresentations to gain a visitor visa. After investigating the case, we found that the government had failed to properly file the case in court. We filed applications to adjust our client status with a waiver of inadmissibility with USCIS. The waiver and permanent resident card applications were both granted, thereby, providing her permanent status in the United States.
October 6, 2008 Deportation Win
Our client was stopped for a routine traffic violation. After the local officer realized that our client was not legally present in the United States, he requested Immigration and Customs Enforcement place a hold on him. After hiring our firm, we were able to have our client released. Thereafter, we found that he had been here over ten (10) years and had a U.S. Citizen child. We also had evidence that the child suffered from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We set the case for trial before an immigration judge to prove that our client's child would suffer "exceptional and extremely unusual hardship" if our client was not able to stay. The immigration judge agreed and our client was granted permanent residency. Result by Mr. Mathur.
September 25, 2008 Naturalization Granted:
Our client had a federal conviction for a conspiracy to conduct a financial transaction affecting interstate commerce. After this was initially discovered, the client was put in removal proceedings. After winning the removal proceedings based on a trial relating to extreme hardship if removal was executed, our firm then filed our client's naturalization application. Our argument that good moral character requirement had been overcome worked. Now, our client went from deportation/removal to having his citizenship approved.
September 17, 2008 Deportation Win:
Our client, a Canadian, was married to a US Citizen many years ago. After filing immigration paperwork through her husband and having residency granted on a conditional basis, she later divorced. Not realizing that she needed to remove the conditions, she later re-married and then did not attend to her expired status. After many years, she left to go to Canada on vacation. Upon leaving she triggered a legal bar to re-admission under 212(a)(9)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Officers at the border allowed her to seek inspection in Dallas, Texas. After many complications, it was determined that she was subject to a ten (10) year bar. There was also the obstacle of allowing her legally back in so that she could file residency applications before the immigration judge. After a long effort by our office, we were able to get the border patrol to allow her in legally and get the immigration judge to waive the ten (10) year bar based on hardship to her family. The immigration judge also granted her permanent resident status based on her marriage to her second husband. Result by Mr. Mathur.
August 26, 2008 Deportation Win:
Client hired our firm after his application for NACARA and asylum had been denied. Client's case was later heard by an Immigration Judge in Dallas, Texas. The case was denied as the client suffered a criminal background. Client had two cases in California and one in Texas. On appeal it was argued that the Immigration Judge did not clarify his decision as regards the asylum. The appeal's court, Board of Immigration Appeals, agreed and sent the case back to the Immigration Judge. Once the case was back in the immigration court, it was argued that the criminal cases in California had now been dismissed as the client had rectified those cases. Further, that the criminal case in Texas did not make our client ineligible for NACARA, as it fell within the petty offense exception. The opposing counsel for Department of Homeland Security and the Immigration Judge agreed. About two and one-half years later, our client was given NACARA relief and adjusted to a permanent resident by the Immigration Judge.
July 16, 2008: Not Guilty
Client was arrested after a head on collision with another vehicle. The police stated that he crossed over two lanes of traffic and entered on the wrong side of the street. Thereafter, he traveled in the opposite to lane to traffic and hit another vehicle head on. The head on collision caused police to come to the scene where they alleged our client stated he drank four beers and they also alleged that there was a cool beer open in the car. Client was found NOT GUILTY by the Jury. Result by Mr. Mathur.
July 16, 2008: Deportation Win
Client was put in deportation proceedings after another firm had tried to get him residency and submitted the wrong applications to immigration. In the mean time, client was arrested and charged with credit card abuse. Client was convicted of two counts of credit card abuse to which he pleaded guilty with another firm. Once our firm got the case, we re-filed the appropriate immigration paperwork and requested that the immigration judge allow time for that paperwork to get approved. After the paperwork was approved the immigration judge was advised about the credit card abuse charges and the case was submitted to the judge for a hardship waiver. Our client's waiver was GRANTED and he received his permanent residency before the immigration judge. Result by Mr. Mathur.
July 15, 2008: Civil Defense Win
Client owns a used car dealership. Client was sued for deceptive trade practices and fraud. After discovery and motions for summary judgment to throw the case out. The opposing side was convinced to drop the case or face sanctions for failing to perform due diligence and prosecute the case in good faith. Result by Mr. Watson and Mr. Mathur.
June 2, 2008: Civil Plaintiff's Win
Client sued over property and loan agreement that she made without a contract. Client had loaned a person close to her over $100,000.00 to buy a home. Although she claimed that it was a loan and not a gift, the defense claimed that it was a gift. Client did not have a proper contract to support the loan agreement. The case was tried to a Dallas County District Judge. The judge entered a judgment in favor of our client and against the defendant for $111,121.75 and $19,500.00 in attorney's fees.
May 30, 2008: Criminal Case Dismissal
Client was arrested for selling alcohol to a minor. The had an uncover informant who was under age but looked like an adult. Our client was working at a convenience store as a clerk. He sold alcohol to the minor without checking the identification of the minor. The case was dismissed through plea negotiations with the Dallas County District Attorney. Result by Mr. Mathur
May 29, 2008: Deportation Win:
Our client was put in deportation proceedings when he filed for citizenship on his own. The application revealed that our client did not tell immigration that he was arrested for prostitution when applying for a resident alien status. The citizenship case was denied and the client was put in deportation proceedings. Our firm argued that the client was not subject to deportation because even though he did not disclose the information on his application and had been arrested twice for prostitution, the convictions were not subject to immigration law penalties. The judge granted our motion to dismiss the deportation case. Result by Mr. Mathur.
April 18, 2008: Battered Spouse Approval & Criminal Case Dismissal
Client hired our firm when her husband began being abusive. Husband threatened her with deportation and removal proceedings. She hired our firm to self-petition under the Violence Against Women Act. We filed a divorce against her husband who had never filed immigration paperwork for her. We then proceeded to seek discovery in the divorce to show that her husband was abusive and that the marriage was legitimate. We then filed a petition based on the battered spouse provisions under the Immigration and Nationality Act. In the middle of this, our client was served with criminal allegations of truancy relating to her minor son. We had the charges dismissed. After the approval of the petition, the a resident admission application was filed and approved. Our client is now divorced and has received her permanent residency. Result by Mr. Mathur.
April 17, 2008: Family Law Trial Win
Our client is an immigrant to the United States. She married a United States citizen who filed papers for her to become legal. After all the paperwork had been approved, our client's spouse filed suit against her for an annulment claiming that the marriage was a fraud and fake. Our client's husband tried desperately to win this case. Our client went through two other law firms before she hired our firm. The other law firm on the opposing side advertises and competes against our firm in the areas of family law and immigration law. The case went to trial and our client prevailed as the annulment was denied by the Judge. Result by Mr. Mathur and Ms. Odum.
April 11, 2008: Not Guilty
Our client was charged with Felony Fraudulent Use of a Government Instrument after he was arrested at a traffic stop. The reason was the police found a fake social security card, fake permanent resident card and worker's compensation check that had been cashed allegedly using the fake documents. The client turned in an admission to the police in writing. During the trial, it was argued that possession of the fake documents was insufficient to prove that they were used. Moreover, the State of Texas did not present sufficient evidence that the check was cashed using the allegedly fake documents. The client was found NOT GUILTY. Result by Mr. Mathur
April 1, 2008: Deportation Win
After being denied based on marriage fraud, our client came to our office in desperate need. His current U.S. citizen wife who he shared children with had her petition for his visa denied. The basis was that USCIS stated that his prior marriage had been entered into for purposes of evading immigration laws. As such, they could deny the new marriage due to a penalty provision in the law. Our client was put in removal proceedings, at trial it was shown that USCIS had made their decision in error. The finding of fraud was not founded in fact or in law. The immigration judge overturned the USCIS finding and approved the application for residency filed for our client. Result by Mr. Mathur
March 27, 2008 Immigration Appeal Granted
Client had been placed in proceedings after a NACARA application was denied. Client applied for withholding and asylum. The immigration judge incorrectly denied the application. The case was taken on appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The BIA found that the immigration judge had erred in his decision and remanded the case back to the Court. Result by Mr. Mathur
March 26, 2008 Deportation Case Reopened
Client came to our firm after he had been deported over seven (7) years ago. Our client had failed to leave the United States per the order of removal and basically tried to forget about the whole case. After years of worrying and seeing his family grow, our client came to us for help to see if his case could be reopened. Although it took about 2 years of litigation, the case was finally reopened by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). Result by Mr. Mathur.
March 25, 2008 Burglary Case Dismissed
Client was traveling with a friend in a vehicle that was noted to have left the scene of a burglary. One of the two occupants was positively identified for the burglary. However, our client just matched the description. Effort was placed on the DA that our client could not be placed at the scene and there was no evidence of his involvement. The co-defendant was questioned and finally provided an affidavit stating that our client was not involved. The DA dismissed the case against our client. Result by Mr. Hiser and Mr. Mathur.
March 12, 2008 Waiver Granted:
Client married to a United States Citizen had conviction for domestic violence against his wife. Generally, the USCIS offices deny adjustments of status when there has been domestic violence against the petitioner spouse. Client had been told by several lawyers that his case would not be approved and he would be deported. Mr. Mathur agreed to take the case since the firm has been so successful at obtaining waiver. After adjustments of status and appropriate waiver/evidence was filed, the case was argued to USCIS. The waiver was GRANTED by the Houston District Director and client's is now a lawful permanent resident.
March 11, 2008 Deportation Win:
Client came to our office with pending deportation/removal in Miami. She was in removal proceedings because she had committed fraud. The basis of the fraud was false marriage to a United States Citizen. While still married to husband number one, she married another husband number two. Our firm, transferred her deportation case to Dallas, Texas. Divorced her first husband, rectified the marriage to the second husband through family court proceedings. Then, we obtained significant delays in the immigration court to allow her second husband to become a United States Citizen. After his citizenship, we upgraded the visa petition for her and her visa as his wife approved. Lastly, we filed a waiver of inadmissibility in the immigration courts and had a trial. On trial she had to show extreme hardship to a parent child or spouse to be able to get her resident status and not be deported. Result, trial won and client obtained lawful permanent resident status. Trial Results by Mr. Azhar.
Feb. 18, 2008 Admission to U.S. Granted:
At the airport a woman with a B1/B2 Visa was being denied admission for allegedly overstaying on a prior entry. Although there was a prior overstay, it was argued that it was waived by subsequent entry and extension. Client was admitted for 6 months. Result by Mr. Mathur.
Sept. 13, 2007 Deportation Win:
2 U.S. resident clients who had been several times. One spouse arrested and convicted thirteen (13) times for larceny, theft, grand larceny, result - deportation trial won, clients's residency is restored. Clients are now apply for naturalization. Result by Mr. Mathur.
May 7, 2007 Deportation Dismissal:
USICE - drops deportation case wherein client convicted of a violation of protective order. Result by Mr. Mathur.
May 4, 2007 DWI Dismissal:
Dallas County - DWI case wherein client blew over 2x the legal limit an alleged .18 blood alcohol level. Result obtained during a motion to suppress evidence that showed the Court that tests given were invalid and the arrest was unconstitutional. Result by Mr. Mathur.
April 20, 2007 Deportation Win:
Client was arrested by USICE for allegedly transporting an illegal alien. Client was illegal in the U.S. for over ten years. Client won his resident card and status based on good moral character, ten years of illegal presence and extreme and unusual hardship that would have resulted to his daughter if he were deported. Result by Mr. Mathur.
March 22, 2007 DWI Dismissal:
Dallas County - Client arrested for DWI and tested over the legal limit. Client allegedly failed all field sobriety tests on the scene. Client case was dismissed by Motion to Suppress, wherein the Court was made aware of the officer's failure to properly instruct client of how to perform tests. Result by Mr. Mathur.
March 19, 2007 Not Guilty:
Dallas County - Client was arrested for allegedly hitting and running from a scene wherein two children were crossing the road. Client allegedly was traveling down a roadway in Dallas on a Sunday afternoon. Two children ran out from a church and were allegedly struck by our client. Client stopped but then allegedly left the scene, went home but did not call the police. Later the police arrested her. Client case was dismissed during trial. Result by Mr. Mathur.
Sept. 29, 2006 Deportation Win:
Same case as above, client was put in deportation/removal proceedings as a result of being arrested for hit and run. Client had been in the U.S. for over ten years, she had eight U.S. citizen children and since she had not been convicted of the case above, she had good moral character. Client won her resident card based on these facts and extreme and unusual hardship to her U.S. Citizen children. Result by Mr. Mathur.
June 25, 2005 Deportation Win:
client from Bangladesh had registered for "special registration" and as a result was placed in removal. Mr. Mathur filed for residency based on 10 years of physical presence, good moral character and extreme and unusual hardship to U.S. citizen children, both client and his wife were GRANTED residency. Result by Mr. Mathur.
March 3, 2005 Asylum Granted:
Client applied for Asylum, Withholding, Convention Against Torture based on converting to Christianity from Islam. Client was from Iran and application was made over one year after being present in the U.S. Result by Mr. Mathur.
Dec. 2, 2004 Federal Criminal Investigation Dismissed:
Client was approached by U.S. Attorney's office about making false statements on Small Business Administration Loan. Investigation was dismissed in Client's favor. Result by Mr. Mathur.
June 29, 2004 Criminal Case Reversed & Deportation Win:
client pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary of a vehicle with 360 days punishment in jail. A writ of habeas corpus was filed in the criminal court to reverse the plea of guilt. The writ was GRANTED and the pleas were undone. The criminal cases were subsequently reduced and the immigration case won by Mr. Mathur based on extreme hardship and eligibility for cancellation of removal as the criminal cases were no longer "Aggravated Felonies" under the immigration laws. Result on both criminal and deportation by Mr. Mathur.