Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Immigration Legal Services in Houston
Powers Law Group PC, P.C. is a Houston-based immigration law firm with over 15 years of experience specializing exclusively in U.S. immigration and nationality law. Our team of dedicated attorneys brings deep expertise in family-based immigration, employment visas, asylum cases, and complex waiver applications. Founded by Ruby Lichte Powers, a Board Certified immigration specialist with extensive nonprofit and academic experience, we combine technical proficiency with personalized client care.Our practice leverages technology to maintain accessibility for clients worldwide while maintaining meticulous attention to detail required in immigration matters. We serve individuals from over 35 countries and maintain active pro bono commitments through partnerships with local and international organizations.
Services
Asylum Applications
Consular Processing
Deportation Defense
EB-5 Visas
Family-Based Immigration
Waiver Applications
Citizenship Guidance
Humanitarian Parole
FOIA Requests
VAWA Petitions
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of immigration law experience with global case representation
- Board Certified immigration specialist leading personalized case strategies
- Proven success in complex asylum and deportation defense cases
- Multilingual team supporting clients in English, Spanish, and Turkish
- Active pro bono service through partnerships with 10+ immigrant organizations
Associations and certifications
- Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law
What people say
Exceptional service
Knowledgeable professionals
Successful case resolution
Compassionate support
Thorough preparation
Services
Asylum Applications
We represent clients seeking asylum due to persecution fears based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group membership. Our attorneys prepare comprehensive applications with supporting documentation for affirmative and defensive cases. With experience in 20+ countries' cases, we provide strategic representation in immigration courts and USCIS hearings.
Consular Processing
Assisting families with overseas visa applications including K-1 fianc visas and immediate relative petitions. We guide clients through the I-130 petition process and embassy interview preparation. Our success includes expedited cases with approvals in 6 months for clients in Brazil, Colombia, and China.
Deportation Defense
Providing legal representation in deportation proceedings based on asylum claims, cancellation of removal, and other relief options. Our team has secured asylum approvals after multi-year court battles with detailed case preparation and evidentiary support for clients from 15+ countries.
EB-5 Visas
Guiding investors through the EB-5 visa process for U.S. permanent residency through capital investment. We assist with business plan development, job creation projections, and compliance with USCIS requirements for regional center or direct investment options.
Waiver Applications
Preparing I-601 and I-601A waivers for individuals with immigration violations. Our attorneys demonstrate extreme hardship to qualifying relatives and build compelling cases with supporting evidence. We handle provisional waivers and post-departure waiver applications with success tracking.
People
Ruby Lichte Powers
Founding Attorney
Board Certified immigration attorney with 15+ years experience, author of AILA practice management book, and adjunct professor at South Texas College of Law. Serves on AILA committees and teaches entrepreneurship to Spanish-speaking business owners.
Cynthia Milin
Immigration Attorney
Specializes in family-based immigration and deportation defense with experience in complex VAWA petitions and asylum cases. Active member of Texas Young Lawyers Association and Houston Bar Association immigration committees.
Lidia McMahan
Legal Assistant
Supports immigration cases with document preparation and client communication in English and Spanish. Coordinates case management and maintains client records with attention to detail in all immigration filings.
Questions
What immigration cases do you handle?
We specialize in asylum, deportation defense, family visas, employment immigration, EB-5 investor visas, and complex waiver applications.
Can you help with urgent immigration matters?
Yes, we prioritize emergency cases and offer expedited consultations for time-sensitive immigration issues requiring immediate action.
Do you represent clients outside Houston?
We provide immigration services for clients nationwide and internationally through virtual consultations and remote case management.
What makes your firm different?
Our combination of Board Certified expertise, multilingual support, and personalized case strategy with 15+ years of immigration law experience.
How are legal fees structured?
We offer transparent fee structures with payment plans available, including flat fees for specific immigration services and hourly rates for complex litigation.
Do you offer pro bono services?
We maintain active pro bono commitments through partnerships with immigrant organizations and legal aid clinics in Houston and beyond.
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