Business Details
46 Years
experience
Trusted Immigration Lawyers in Irving, TX
John W. Lawit, LLC has dedicated over four decades to providing comprehensive immigration legal services. Founded in 1980, our firm combines extensive experience with a commitment to client advocacy, serving individuals, families, and businesses globally. Our attorneys, including founder John W. Lawit, bring unparalleled expertise through decades of teaching, authorship, and leadership in immigration law organizations.We prioritize innovative solutions for complex immigration challenges while maintaining a client-centered approach that emphasizes compassion and ethical representation. Our practice spans family-based petitions, employment visas, humanitarian relief, and deportation defense, supported by a multilingual team fluent in Spanish, Korean, and other languages.
Services
Family-Based Immigration
Employment-Based Immigration
DACA Applications
Asylum Cases
Green Card Processing
Humanitarian Relief
Bond Hearings
VAWA Petitions
Waivers of Inadmissibility
Immigration Appeals
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of specialized immigration law experience
- Our attorneys teach immigration law and author industry publications
- We provide multilingual support in Spanish, Korean, and other languages
- Our firm has successfully represented tens of thousands of clients globally
- We offer personalized case strategies with proven success in complex matters
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers in America
What people say
Positive experience
Best attorney
Answered queries
Kept updated
Case approved
Services
Family-Based Immigration
Helping families reunite through spousal, child, and sibling visa petitions. We handle immediate relative visas, fianc(e) visas, and provisional waivers. Our attorneys ensure proper documentation and compliance with sponsorship requirements for U.S. citizens and permanent residents seeking to bring family members to the United States.
Employment-Based Immigration
Assisting employers with H-1B, EB-5, and other employment-based visa petitions. We handle labor certifications, multinational executive transfers, and investor immigration cases. Our services include PERM processing, I-140 petitions, and compliance with Department of Labor requirements for companies hiring foreign workers.
Asylum Applications
Providing critical protection for individuals fleeing persecution. We represent clients in affirmative and defensive asylum cases based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in social groups. Our attorneys handle credible fear interviews and immigration court proceedings for asylum seekers across Texas and New Mexico.
DACA Renewals
Supporting eligible individuals under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. We assist with initial applications and biennial renewals, work permits, and advance parole requests. Our team stays current with policy changes to ensure compliance while protecting the rights of young immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
Deportation Defense
Representing clients in immigration court facing removal proceedings. We develop customized defense strategies including cancellation of removal, asylum, and prosecutorial discretion. Our attorneys handle bond hearings, appeals, and emergency stays for individuals detained by ICE across multiple jurisdictions.
People
John W. Lawit
Founder and Principal Attorney
John W. Lawit has practiced immigration law since 1980, authoring New Mexico's Immigration and Nationality Law Practice Act. He teaches immigration law at multiple universities, holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and has received numerous awards for his immigration advocacy work.
Questions
What immigration services do you offer?
We handle all aspects of immigration law including family visas, work permits, asylum, DACA, green cards, deportation defense, and humanitarian relief programs.
How can I start an immigration case?
Contact us at 214-609-2242 for a consultation. Our team will review your situation, explain available options, and guide you through required documentation and filing processes.
Do you serve clients outside Texas?
Yes, we represent clients nationwide and internationally, with offices in Irving, Texas and Albuquerque, New Mexico serving clients across North America.
Can you help with urgent immigration matters?
We prioritize urgent cases and offer financing options. Our attorneys handle emergency removal defense and time-sensitive visa applications with immediate attention.
What makes your firm different?
With 40+ years of experience, multilingual support, and a proven track record in complex cases, we combine legal expertise with personalized, compassionate representation.
