Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Immigration & Family Law Services in Sugar Land, TX
The Mary Khano Foteh Law Office is dedicated to providing balanced, personalized legal representation to clients navigating immigration and family law matters. Founded in 2000, our practice prioritizes clients' best interests through honest assessments, thorough case preparation, and individualized attention. As a small firm, we leverage our expertise in Immigration & Nationality Law and Texas Family Law to address complex intersections between these fields. With over two decades of experience, we guide clients through stressful legal processes while maintaining a commitment to honesty, compassion, and zealous advocacy.Our services include family-based immigration, employment-based visas, naturalization, divorce proceedings, child custody matters, and protective orders. We promise accessibility, personalized advice, and unwavering representation while adhering to strict professional standards. Our board-certified attorney combines deep knowledge of federal immigration codes with state-specific family law expertise to deliver tailored solutions for each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Immigration Law
Family-Based Immigration
Employment-Based Visas
Parole-in-Place Program
Non-Immigrant Visas
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
VAWA Petitions
Removal Defense
Family Law
Child Custody
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Board-certified immigration attorney with 20+ years of experience
- Specialized expertise in immigration and family law intersections
- Personalized one-on-one client attention and accessibility
- Proven track record in complex immigration and family court cases
- Commitment to ethical representation and client education
Associations and certifications
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Services
Immigration Law
Our immigration law practice addresses family-based petitions, employment visas, and naturalization processes. We represent clients before USCIS, ICE, and CBP in matters involving adjustment of status, visa applications, and deportation defense. With board-certified expertise, we navigate complex federal regulations while considering state law implications for comprehensive legal solutions.
Family-Based Immigration
We handle family-based immigration cases including spouse, child, and sibling petitions. Our services cover both in-country adjustments and consular processing, with expertise in visa bulletins, priority dates, and waiver applications. We guide clients through documentation requirements and address complications arising from criminal records or previous immigration violations while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Parole-in-Place Program
We provide specialized guidance for the Parole-in-Place program, helping U.S. citizens' family members obtain legal status. Our services include eligibility assessments, application preparation, and adjustment of status counseling. We assist with required documentation, biometrics coordination, and post-approval green card applications while addressing potential complications in individual cases.
Texas Family Law
Our family law practice covers divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and protective orders under Texas Family Code. We handle complex cases involving immigration status considerations, including international child custody disputes and abuse-related immigration petitions. Our approach balances legal strategy with sensitivity to clients' personal circumstances while maintaining strict procedural compliance.
Employment-Based Visas
We assist employers and employees with temporary and permanent work visa classifications. Our services include H-1B, L-1, and E-2 visa applications, labor certification processes, and compliance with DHS regulations. We address complex cases involving international transfers, extraordinary ability petitions, and employment-based adjustment of status while considering long-term immigration goals.
People
Mary Khano Foteh
Attorney at Law
Board-certified immigration attorney since 2006 with 20+ years of experience. Specializes in immigration and family law intersections. Member of AILA and Fort Bend County Bar Association. Fluent in English and Arabic with working knowledge of Spanish and French. Graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1999.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in?
We specialize in family-based immigration, employment visas, Parole-in-Place applications, deportation defense, and immigration appeals. Our board-certified attorney handles all aspects of immigration law including naturalization and complex visa matters.
How does family law intersect with immigration cases?
Family law decisions can impact immigration status and vice versa. We handle cases involving divorce with international elements, child custody across borders, and protective orders that affect immigration petitions under the Violence Against Women Act.
Are you currently accepting Parole-in-Place cases?
Yes, we actively assist with Parole-in-Place applications for U.S. citizens' family members. Our services include eligibility assessments, application preparation, and guidance through the adjustment of status process following approval.
What makes your firm qualified to handle immigration cases?
Our attorney is board-certified in immigration law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2006. We have over 20 years of experience handling complex immigration matters before USCIS, immigration courts, and federal agencies.
Do you handle family law cases exclusively for Texas residents?
Our family law practice serves Texas residents with cases involving divorce, child custody, support enforcement, and protective orders. We handle cases where immigration status affects family law proceedings and vice versa.
