Client Testimonials

The following testimonials are true statements by our current and former clients regarding Chavez & Valko, LLP legal services. Each client has authorized the law firm to use their statement in our advertisement and marketing literature.

I-601 or I-212 Waivers of Inadmissibility

• "We are extremely thankful to immigration attorney Mr. Martin Valko and his paralegal Cielo Pineda of Chavez & Valko LLP for their professionalism, knowledge, care and dedication in my husband's immigration process to obtain his permanent residency. Before hiring Chavez & Valko Immigration Law Firm, we had hired another local law firm that was not knowledgeable with the I-601 Waiver process which caused us loss of money, time, suffering, a separation of 21 months. Our first waiver prepared by the other lawyer was then denied. We are so grateful that we hired Mr. Valko and his firm to handle my husband's new waiver and to obtain his residency with an excellent I-601 waiver packet. Thank you for reuniting my husband and me after this long process!"
  - Cristina & Omar A., Dallas, TX (Approval of I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility in Cd. Juarez, Mexico)
  Estamos extremadamente agradecidos con el abogado de inmigración, Sr. Martin Valko y su ayudante legal Cielo Pineda de Chávez & Valko LLP por su profesionalidad, conocimiento, cariño y dedicación en el proceso de inmigración de mi marido para obtener su residencia permanente. Antes de contratar a los Abogados de Inmigración Chávez & Valko, habíamos contratado a otra firma local de abogados que no estaban bien informado con el proceso del I-601 Waiver; el cual nos causó la pérdida de dinero, tiempo, sufrimiento, y una separación de 21 meses. Nuestro primer waiver preparado por el otro abogado fue negado. Estamos muy agradecidos de haber contratado al Sr. Valko y su empresa para que hiciera un nuevo waiver para mi marido y así obtuvimos su residencia por medio de un excelente paquete de I-601 waiver. Gracias por reunir a mi marido ya mí después de este largo proceso! Dallas, TX (Aprobado I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility en Ciudad Juárez, México)

• "We spent nine years being told that nothing should be done. After immigration attorney Martin Valko reopened our case, we now have our permanent residency. Chavez & Valko achieved our dream.
  Despues de escuchar por nueve anos que no hicieramos nada, abogado de inmigración Martin Valko abrieron nuestro caso y hemos recibido la residencia permanente que hemos buscado por tantos anos. Chavez & Valko hizo realidad nuestro sueno."
  - Jacovo & Graciela V., Little Elm, TX (Motion to Reopen with adjustment of status or "green card" under section 245(i)).

•  "Dear Mr. Chavez, I would like to express my sincerest thank you to you and your staff for all the time and patience you spent on my husband's case. While it was a long journey and a complicated case, you worked tirelessly coming up with new and innovative ideas for him to receive his permanent residence. We never doubted that with your knowledge and persistence, we would receive it. We are beyond ecstatic to finally have it and look forward to the benefits, such as traveling, that come with it. While I have already recommended your services to others, I will continue to do so and look forward to working with you should the occasion arise. Thank you again for all your hard work and we hope to keep in touch."
  - Melanie and Franklin Vasquez, Justin, TX (Temporary Protected Status or TPS, I-212 Waiver, I-131 Advance Parole, and Adjustment of Status)

• "I would like to thank Chavez and Valko LLP for taking my case and helping/advising me through the immigration process and acquiring my husband's residency. Immigration attorney Gary Frost and his paralegal were always available to answer our questions and inform/explain what INS required at all times. INS asked us for an I-601 waiver and hardship letter in order to make a decision on my husband's case as he had a couple of felonies on his record. I thought it was an easy thing to put together and that I would be able to do it myself and save money by not hiring an immigration lawyer but I was wrong. Putting a hardship letter and packet together requires more work thank you can imagine. The immigration team at Chavez & Valko informed us of all documentation need; some of which I didn't even think of including in the packet. There are a lot of options out there; however, I can guarantee you that you will not regret hiring them to work your case as they will get the work done and they are very affordable as well. Wish you the best of luck and I hope this testimonial helps you in making your decision. They trully helped me!"
  - Maria O. with family, Dallas, TX (Adjustment of Status with I-601 Waiver)

• "Thank you Nick Chavez and your firm for your immigration services. You took us step-by-step throught the whole process, and we are with your services totally satisfied. In future, we would like to work with Nick again. Thank you again."
  - Tomas & Dagmar G., Dallas, TX (Adjustment of status with an I-601 Waiver of inadmissibility)

• "We are extremely grateful that we made the decision to hire your office Chavez& Valko. When dealing with immigration you cannot afford to make a mistake and hire someone that is not knowledgeable in the area we am so glad that we did not make that mistake. Living in Florida we could not find an attorney that was knowledgeable in the expertise of 601 Waivers thru a friend we were referred to your office. Not residing in Dallas never had an impact on our communication and everything worked out smoothly. From the beginning to the end they have been very professional from the main attorney to the paralegal handling our case to the receptionist . My husband "601 Waiver" was approved at Ciudad Juarez and we could not be anymore happier than we are. Thank you for reuniting our family. Keep up the good work! Many thanks from the Lopez family.
  Estamos muy agradecidos de haber tomado la decision de contratar a su oficina de Chavez y Valko. Cuando se trata de lo de inmigracion no puede permitirse el lujo de cometer un error y contratar a alguien que no conozca el area estoy muy contento de que no cometimos ese error. Vivir en la Florida no podimos encontrar un abogado que era conocedor de la experiencia de 601 Perdones a traves de un amigo se nos remitio a su oficina. El no residir en Dallas no tuvo un impacto en nuestra comunicacion y todo salio bien. Desde el principio a fin ha sido muy profesional del abogado principal de la manipulacion de paralegal nuestro caso a la recepcionista. El "601 Perdon" de mi marido fue aprobado en Ciudad Juarez y no podriamos estar mos felices. Gracias por la reunificacion de nuestra familia. Keep up the good work! Muchas gracias departe de la familia Lopez.
  - Erika G., Oakland Park, FL (I-601 Waiver of inadmissibility at Cd. Juarez, Mexico)

• "Dear Mr. Valko and Eduardo, We cannot begin to express how thankful we are that you took our case on such a short notice [24 days]. God always has a purpose for us in every situation we encounter, and gladly you chose to be a part of the process in our lives. We could not have chosen a better person and we could not have done it without you! Keep up the good work!"
  "Estimado. Sr. Valko y Eduardo,
  No podemos ni empezar a expresar cuanto le agradecemos que aya tomado nuestro caso con tan poca antelación [24 días] Dios siempre tiene un propósito para nosotros en cada situación, y con gusto escoge ser parte del el proceso de nuestras vidas. No pudimos escoger mejor persona y no lo podíamos haber logrado sin usted. ¡Sigan con el buen trabajo!"
  - The Hernandez Family, Dallas, TX (I-601 Waiver of inadmissibility at Cd. Juarez, Mexico)

• "Mr. Chavez I cannot THANK YOU enough for helping us in reuniting our family. The WAIVER you completed for my husband was EXCELLENT. We will forever be grateful to you and your professional staff. I knew from my first consultation that you were sincere about helping your clients. You are an example of what a great attorney is.
  I also want to thank Cielo for being patient with me and for answering all of my million questions promptly.
  I HIGHLY recommend your law firm to everyone."
  - Elizabeth C., Crowley, TX (I-601 Waiver of inadmissibility in Cd. Juarez, Mexico)


Adjustment of Status (I-485 & I-130) including Motion to Reopen Denial, Religious Worker I-360 Petition, K-1 Fiancee Petitions, consular process, F-1/F-2 and other matters

• "To whom it may concern,
  I am an Imam of Islamic Association of Mesquite, TX, and I want to express my appreciation and great thanks my immigration attorney Mr. Nick Chavez and his team about what they did for me and my family during 7 months he got the green cards for all of my family. Another thing is that Mr. Chavez is very close to his clients and he provided his professional service to them. It takes 5 minutes for him to answer your email with full respect. I advise all the community to come and deal with Chavez & Valko, LLP. Me and my family appreciate and thank him for his help and support."
  - Imam Abuzaid with Family, Mesquite, TX (I-360 Religious Worker Petition with Adjustment of status)



• "We would highly recommend Dallas immigration lawyer Martin Valko to anyone wishing to make their immigration process go more smoothly. When each of us first met Martin Valko both of us felt very comfortable and confident. Mr. Valko was extremely courteous and helpful and displayed exceptional knowledge in the field of immigration law. Mr. Valko assisted my wife and me with her I-485 permanent residence case. He communicated with clarity and all of our concerns, however minor, were promptly addressed either by him or his assistant. He provided us with personal support at a time when it was most needed just days before our scheduled interview with the immigration official. It took us a less than a year of filing the paperwork that my wife was granted a residency card. We cannot explain in words how happy we have been since we obtained my wife's permanent residency card. Once again on behalf of both of us thank you for the quick, steadfast, honest, and hard work put into our case resulting in success. With warm regards and God Bless."
  - Blas and Mirna R., Dallas, TX (Adjustment of status)

• "Dear Mr. Valko,
  I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU for working with me and resolving my problem with changing of my F-1 nonimmigrant status. As you know my family had to overcome a lot of difficulties which were increased by two previous denial decisions on my case. I felt frustrated and hopeless. But your skillfulness and motivation reassured me in high probability of positive outcome, even if sometimes the situation ooked unfavorable to me. Thanks to your ability to overcome those obstacles I've received an approval decision.
  I want to thank you for all the work that you performed for me preparing all the supporting documents perfectly. In my opinion, you were able to select and summarize in the best possible way all the documentation we provided, presenting it in the most favorable light. Thank you for the persistently professional and dedicated service you and your team provided in the process of me obtaining the change of my nonimmigrant status.
  My special thanks to your paralegal Anya Schendeler who showing her adequate response, efficiency and responsibility always made very clear and easy to understand what you needed from me, for when, and most importantly why. She forwarded me your answers to every single question I had in a timely manner with patience and compassion.
  I really appreciated all your attention and dedication on my case. I am glad that our relations were based on mutual trust, understanding and respect. I would strongly recommend your services to anyone for any immigration matters. Sincerely."
  - Natalia M., Tyler, TX (Change of Status to F-1 with F-2 dependent with previous denials and deferred action)

• "We are extremely thankful for your help with our case. In less than three months, my husband was approved and became a legal resident. We appreciate your honesty, dedication, and hard work. You answered any questions/ concerns we had along the way, and were always very professional and courteous. You can guarantee we will be referring you to our friends or family members who are in need of immigration services."
  - Edith & Hector Garza, Dallas, TX (Adjustment of status or "green card" under section 245(i))

• "I was in desperate need of professional assistance to help me reunite with my young son who was in El Salvador. I feel blessed that Mr. Martin Valko took over our case at the right time. His constant communication with the US Embassy was extremely helpful in our case. It is because of the outstanding work at Chavez & Valko that my son's case was approved on October 2009, and shortly after that he entered the United States as a permanent resident. At last, after several years my family has been reunited here in the United States. I would like to personally thank Mr. Martin Valko and paralegal Eduardo for their outstanding work with our immigration case. Since our first meeting they were honest and encouraging and it is because of them that my family has been reunited. I will make sure that I recommend all of my family and friends to Chavez & Valko for immigration assistance."
  - Marlyn F. and family, Dallas, TX (Permanent residence for a following-to-join dependent) 

• "We wish to thank Martin Valko from the Chavez & Valko LLP Immigration Law Firm. They were 100% professional and handled our case with seamless ease. We would have no hesitation whatsoever in highly recommending this law firm to anyone. We would especially like to thank the paralegal, Anya Schendeler, who handled our case, for her kind and courteous demeanor at all times. All of the staff that we encountered at the firm is completely competent and professional at all times ... Thank you guys for a wonderful service."
  - Gavin Walsh & Ellen Rogers, Estero, FL (Adjustment of status)
  
  

• "Attorneys and staff at Chavez & Valko law firm were extremely respectful towards Jose and I. I appreciate their patience and attention to detail even though I was being complicated at times. I'm grateful that I chose such a professional law firm that made us feel secure and taken care of. Our lives have been changed for the better and we have a sense of security we have never known. Yolanda and Anya are some exceptional ladies who always made us feel special. This firm stood out to us above all others and I will be recommending their immigration services to my family and friends. Thanks for all your help!"
  - The Ceja Family, Dallas, TX (Adjustment of status or "green card" under section 245(i))

• "My husband and I would like to thank our attorney, Mr. Valko, and our paralegal, Anya Schendeler, for making the immigration process to receive my conditional green card as smooth and effortless as possible. They were very dedicated to our case, and explained the whole process to us...what to expect during the AOS interview, and so on. They were there to answer any questions and concerns we had. We submitted our application on May 11th and my I-485 was approved on August 14th."
  - Stacey and Peter Galles, Sherman, TX (Adjustment of Status)  

• "Dear Mr. Chavez/Eduardo, the assistance my husband and I received from your law firm has been invaluable to us. Before we met with you we consulted with several immigration law firms and we just wanted to give up! INS had closed our case, with no explanation why, 5 years passed, with no response to our letters... We were in a bad situation. After meeting with you, Mr. Chavez and your associates, we walked out of your office and we were convinced that we will receive some help at last, we had hope again after so many years passed... we had some help! Your generosity greatly appreciated. We personally would like to thank, Mr. Chavez and Mr. Eduardo, for bringing this case to a CLOSE! Thank you all for the help you given us during the hard times. YOU ARE NO. 1. Thank you from the bottom of my heart...But my heart has no bottom. A Special Note c/o Chavez & Valko - "if every flower in the world had a voice, I couldn't send as many as it would take."
  - Mr. & Mrs. Olantunji, Dallas, TX (Motion to Reopen Denial of Adjustment of Status)

• "We wanted to write to thank everyone that helped us obtain my wife's green card, and wanted to stress how helpful and caring everyone at Chavez & Valko was through out this process. Their support staff was simply amazing and assisted us through every step of the way, we couldn't have asked for more. Mr. Valko thanks for your kind words, advice, guidance and patients with our situation. The process went much faster and smoother than what others said it was going to be. I was actually scared of the meeting from what others had told me but Mr. Valko calmed us down, assured us things were fine and the interview was over in less than 10 minutes. When it comes to Immigration & Naturalization Law, you can't beat immigration attorneys at Chavez & Valko. A+ work, thanks again guys and warmest regards!"
  - Adam & Phuong Mosley, Dallas, TX (Adjustment of Status)
  
  
• "Dear Mr. Valko, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for helping me obtain legal status in such a short amount of time. At first I was very apprehensive in choosing an immigration lawyer that was honest and trustworthy. However, all my fears disappeared after our initial meeting, as it was your openness and sincerity that led us to choose Chavez & Valko. I never thought it was be this easy to obtain legalization and I owe it all to you and Anya for personally taking care of us through every step of the way. I wish your and your law firm the best of luck in the future and I applaud your efforts in helping others like me on the path of legalization.
  Thank you again for all your hard work."
  - Private, Dallas, TX (Adjustment of Status)
  
  
• Mr. Valko and his team helped my wife get her fiancée visa as well as her conditional green card without any issues. They were both flexible with their payment plans and were able to be an excellent resource in providing my wife and I information that we would not have otherwise been able to get. I would recommend them to anyone having immigration issues."
  - Tahir H., Dallas, TX (K-1 Fiancee visa and adjustment of status)
  
  

• "Choosing a immigration lawyer is always a huge decision. I'm absolutely glad my friends recommended Chavez & Valko. The process didn't take long and the end result was a success. Thanks Martin and Anya for working with us."
  - Stella and Jose B., Dallas, TX (Adjustment of Status)

• "I want to thank Nick and his firm for the help and assistance that he has provided to our family. He was always there to answer questions and to walk our family through the process. Nick has provided GREAT SERVICE and always made us feel welcome. He provided service for our family 2 years ago and we recently had questions and Nick was prompt on answering questions we had. It is great to know that he is always there to help, even when the file is closed."
  - Betty M., Fort Worth, TX (Adjustment of Status)

• "Thanks to Chavez & Valko for the great help that your firm provided to us. We couldn't thank you enough for your assistance and super fast environment, and walking us step by step through the entire immigration process - from the initial consultation with the attorney, to the adjustment of status interview, and my green card. Thanks for answering every single one of our questions. We never felt left alone. The firm made us felt like family."
  "Gracias a Chávez & Valko por la gran ayuda que su firma nos ha proveído. No le podemos agradecer lo suficiente por su asistencia y su ambiente expeditivo, y por guiarnos paso a paso durante el proceso migratorio entero- desde la primera consulta con el abogado, hasta la entrevista de ajuste de estatus, y mi residencia. Gracias por contestar cada una de nuestras preguntas. Nunca nos sentimos solos. La firma nos hizo sentir como una familia."
  - Jaclyn and Daniel G., Dallas, TX (Adjustment of Status)

• "Nick, I want to thank you and your law firm for all the work you did on my case. I really appreciate the way you took time and explained the process to me and respond to all of my question. I will definitely recommend your firm to everybody. May you and your law firm have continued success always."
  - Ashok S., Dallas, TX (Adjustment of Status)

• "Dear Mr. Valko, We would like to say Thanks to you and your paralegals for going the extra mile in getting our documents accurately prepared. Because of your hard work and dedication, I was able to become a Permanent Resident of the United States in less that a year. I went home (Jamaica) in July and I was so happy to see all my friends and families. You are a great Lawyer and we will recommend your service to anyone, who needs help with Immigration matters. We will be filing for our son Marco in the near future. Thanks again for the awesome job you have done for us!"
  - Calvin and Claudja S., Dallas, TX (Adjustment of Status)

• "Thanks for the knowledge of the attorneys and legal assistants, our paperwork and immigration forms were adequately and timely completed without any errors....We know many others are continuing to experience the same professionalism my family has experienced."
  - Chris R. and Family, Fort Worth, TX (Adjustment of Status)
  
  

• "We would like to infinitely thank you for your legal advice, your professionalism and overall the quality of service that you present, in my opinion after having seen other places, what differentiates you is, that other than your work, for you it is a mission to serve your clients/people...we give you many thanks for making our way/road to the 'American dream.'"
  "Queremos infinitamente agradecer su asesoria legal, su profesionalismo y sobre todo la calidad del servicio que Uds. prestan, en mi opinión después de haber visitado otros lugares, lo que los diferencia a ustedes es, que mas que su trabajo, para ustedes es una misión servir a su gente...les decimos mil gracias por hacer de nuestro camino al 'sueno Americano.'"
  - Luis and Candy M., Garland, TX (Adjustment of Status)

• "Elizabeth and I want to thank you once again for the superb job you did today at the USCIS offices. We know ours was a simple case and we always felt confident that everything was going to be well, but today we were delighted by the way you handled our officer. He seemed to be very stressed when we first talked to him. Today we are very glad that we were able to find you to guide us through this always painful procedure. I will recommend your services to any immigrant I know who is looking to hire professional services. Thanks again."
  "Muchisimas gracias por guiarnos en este proceso. Te deseamos muchos exitos."
  - Alex and Elizabeth S., Dallas, TX (Adjustment of Status)
  

I-751 Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence with Advanced Issues

•  "By this short letter I would like to express my huge appreciation to immigration attorney Mr. Valko's commitment to resolve my daughter's complicated case. We have been unsuccessful in making progress establishing her permanent residence status for many years. Thanks to Mr. Valko's hard work and his deep knowledge of immigration laws, he was able to get the attention of the Dallas immigration officials. He convinced them to change their interpretation of the law and correct my daughter's classification. Because of Mr. Valko's involvement, Klaudyna and many people in her situation will be able to enjoy life and live normal life as US citizens. Sincerely, Nicole and Klaudyna.
  "Piszac ten list chciala bym wyrazic moja wdziecznosc dla adwokata emigracyjnego pana Valko, za jego zaangazowanie w prowadzeniu skomplikowanej sprawy mojej corki Klaudyny. Przez wiele lat nie,mimo duzych staran, nie bylismy w stanie zrobic postepu w skorygowaniu jej emigracyjnego statusu. Dzieki poswieceniu i doskonalej znajomosci prawa emigracyjnego, pan Valko byl w stanie zwrocic uwage Urzedu Emigracyjnego w Dallas na sprawe mojej corki. Przekonal ich o koniecznosci zmiany interpretacji przepisu prawnego i skorygowaniu statusu Klaudyny. Niespoykana postawa pana Valko przyczynila sie do tego, ze Klaudyna i wiele ludzi znajdujacych sie w jej sytuacji, bedzie w stanie miec przywileje i zyc normalnym zyciem jako obywatele USA. Bardzo wdzieczna Nicole i Klaudyna"
  - Nicole O., Midlothian, TX (Misclassification of status in the I-751 context)

Citizenship and Naturalization (N-400) and Motion to Reopen Denials (N-336)

• "Hello Mr. Chavez, I know I have already thanked you a 100 times, but here is number 101; Thanks in a million!!! Thanks to you, Mr. Valko, and Eduardo; I can now continue to live my life as a soon to be American citizen.
  The first time we spoke, I could tell that you were very sincere and caring; it's more like you were heaven sent. I have contacted another firm prior to you guys, and I have never once felt any kind of reassurance. First of all they would not communicate with me without an initial consultation fee, second, the retainer fee was twice as much as yours, and it was just a living nightmare. They scared the living crap out of me, advising me that I should never return to work in Iraq because I will have problem coming back into the states, and I should prepare myself of being deported back to Jamaica, the list goes on and on.
  One week after you wrote the USICS on my behalf, I receive the good news that I would not be put in proceedings, 2 weeks later I was told to provide a date as to when I want to be sworn in as an American citizen.
  Sir, on the Behalf of my kids and my entire family, I would like to thank you once again for making me spending the rest of my life watching my kids grow and prosper on American soil, you guys are very professional and caring, thank you for your service, thank you for your time, you guys are considered number one in my book!
  Sincerely, the once worried Jamaica Dad"
  - Mark A., Killen, TX (N-400; Intent to Deny)

• "Dear Mr. Valko, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to you and Chavez & Valko staff for the great service received during our consultations. Thank you for your assistance, your suggestions and directions during the naturalization interview process. Thanks for coming to the rescue during this critical period of my life."
  - Arun D., Dallas, TX (N-400, Application for Naturalization) 

• "After working with immigration attorney Nick Chavez of Chavez & Valko, LLP, I highly recommend him for any immigration services. Thanks to him and his efficient legal team, I was able to obtain my citizenship after I encountered some difficulties. Mr. Chavez was always available, and he was extremely knowledgeable about the immigration and naturalization laws. I am really grateful for his help.
  - Allan M., Dallas, TX (N-400, Application for Naturalization)

• "My attorney Nick Chavez appealed my naturalization case. At the hearing, he made the appropriate arguments in support of my appeal. The government's decision to deny my naturalization was overturned, and I was granted U.S. citizenship. I thank Chavez & Valko for helping me with my case. I highly recommend their services."
  - Edward K. , Fort Worth, TX (N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings)

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BUSINESS IMMIGRATION CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

• Chavez and Valko, LLP has been retained by my employer (A Fortune 500 company and a public company traded on NYSE) to handle immigration cases for its employees. Immigration attorney Martin Valko and paralegal Anya assisted with my H1b application. They also prepared my visa application at a U.S. Consulate in China. During the process I asked tons of questions and numerous emails had been exchanged. Each of them was answered promptly with satisfaction. Detailed instructions were given during the H1b application forms preparation process. My new H1b was submitted via premium processing and it was approved within 1 week. Before I went abroad for the H1b visa interview, I was informed of every detail of a visa interview process overseas. As a result, my visa interview abroad went through smoothly and successfully. Recently I was just informed by the USCIS that my new H1b expiration date has been extended for another 1.5 years. This was the result of a request from attorney Valko to the USCIS for correcting a mistake in calculating my H1b expiration date.
  - Eric W. in California, employee of a Fortune 500 company (H-1B and Portability Provision § 106(c) of AC21 based on an approved I-140 Petition).

• "With great expertise and persistence, Mr. Valko systematically solved any issues in my employee's business immigration case. No obstacle was insurmountable and no complication was too complex for Mr. Valko as he approached every matter with precision and proficiency. If you're tired of excuses and want success, I highly recommend the stellar law firm of Chavez & Valko."
  - Ann Powell, owner, Donruss Playoff trading cards and BibleQuest family products (O-1 Extraordinary Ability and TN Visa under NAFTA) 

• Dear Mr. Valko,
  I would like to thank you for your handling of my H-1B specialty occupation work visa petition last year. The Chavez and Valko law firm's attention to detail and quick communication turnaround was exemplary. I wish all attorneys' services were this good (not just immigration J). This is especially pertinent because for someone like me - a client with minimal awareness of quickly changing immigration regulations and laws, it's tough to keep up while staying on top of my full time job. I had some follow up queries many months after completion of my service obligation with them, and you personally replied on the same day - I really appreciated your excellent comprehensive reply and so will other people. You are the specialists who know what they are doing, and I was very thankful for my company (a Fortune 500 company) to choose Chavez & Valko to represent me and the company itself. I would highly recommend immigration lawyers from Chavez & Valko, LLP to anyone looking for their immigration service solution.
  - M. K., Dallas, TX (H-1B Employer Porting and H-4 application)

   
• "It is my greatest pleasure to take this opportunity to thank Martin Valko and the law firm of Chavez & Valko LLP for the tremendous help in adjusting my immigration status. I was extremely pleased with the professional services your law firm provides for your clients. Not only my immigration petition [EB-1, Extraordinary Ability Alien in Athletics] resulted in a very fast approval but I also received my Permanent Resident Card in a just a few months! Friendly attitude, family-like setting, and flawless process made my experience very pleasurable. I would absolutely be glad to recommend your services to other folks with immigration needs as I am sure they too will find your expert legal advice very valuable.  Great Job! Thanks so much!"
  - Libor Charfreitag, 3-time Track & Field Olympian (Sydney, Athens, Beijing), Dallas, TX (Slovakia)  
   

• "Our L visa case history:

  After a very bad experience with our previous New York-based immigration attorney, we started looking for another one with experience in the immigration sector. We scheduled a meeting with Dallas immigration lawyer Mr. Martin Valko of Chavez & Valko, and asked him what he thought about our case.

  In April 2008 we received our L-1A Visa (L-2 for the family) to establish a new office of our German Software Company in the US. Unfortunately we were not able to leave Germany before October 2008. In December 2008 we asked our prior attorney to apply for the extension of the Visa. He filed the application for the extension of the L1-A Visa in April 2009 (5 months later). Instead of answering the INS request for evidence (RFE), he tried to change the Visa application from L1-A into a L1-B. The US immigration denied the petition because we were not able to change the status for a filed petition. To do so, we would have had to file a new one. However, not worst enough, he told us not to leave the US and to stay during he was filing a petition for a B1 Visa to gain additional time to prepare a new L1-A application.

  Mr. Martin Valko took on our case. He told us that it will be difficult but he would try to rescue the case, thoroughly explained the case to us after his analysis of the immigration laws and regulations, and promised us to do the best. After he had all our paperwork, he and his legal team needed only a few days to prepare the new L1-A petition (L-2 for the family). We used the premium processing service of the USCIS, and we had our approval after less than one week!!! We then scheduled a visa appointment at the US Consulate in Berlin, Germany the following week, and our new L-1A and L-2 visas have been granted for a full one year!

  When searching for a good immigration attorney, you will find thousands of attorneys and all of them promise to be the best and to do the best work. After all this experience we can tell, that there are only a few really good immigration attorney out there and it is hard to find them. We found one of them and are proud of this work, and we can't thank him enough. Mr. Martin Valko knows what he is talking about! He has a lot of experience in immigration law and his rates are absolutely fair. For all of those people in need of an immigration attorney, we recommend the law firm of Chavez & Valko in Dallas, TX."
  - Markus Vogt & Family, Provox Systems, Dallas TX

• "I just wanted to send a quick note to let you know how much Everlight Americas, Inc. appreciates the service and advice we receive from Chavez & Valko. Over the past few years we have utilized your law firm for various employee requirements such as filing of H1-Bs, L1-As as well has EB-1 Green cards with the U.S. immigration services. Your law firm has always met our requirements in a very prompt, professional manner and we would highly recommend yourself and the firm to any company requiring visa assistance. Thank you and your staff again."
  - Daniel D. Troutt, President, Everlight Americas, Inc., Carrolton, TX
  
  

• "I would like to take an opportunity to thank you for the services you have provided for us. The H-1B, FM-3, and I-140 petition for EB visas and the other services you have provided have helped us accomplish our objectives. Your knowledge of Immigration laws and regulations speak volumes for your team and allow us to have peace of mind when dealing in the international community. I would recommend any global or domestic firm that may have an immigration issue to seek your counsel."
  - Jaime Vega, Regional HR Manager for Northwest Pipe Company, Ft. Worth, TX

• "Prior to retaining C&V, I filed an L visa petition through another lawyer for an executive working for my company abroad. I needed this employee to direct my business operations in the U.S. My petition was denied. Afterward, I consulted with Nick Chavez who advised me on the strategies in making a strong and persuasive petition for my employee. Through his law firm, we filed another L visa petition which was approved. Not only did he obtain an L visa for my employee, but a year later he obtained his lawful permanent residence for him and his family. I definitely recommend the firm's employment visa services."
  - Bobby Agrawal, CEO of AKSK Financial Corp., Dallas, TX

• "Immigration lawyer Martin Valko has deep knowledge of immigration law. He is reliable, accurate and friendly. His exceptional work solved our legal problem when others couldn't help. I will recommend his services to others."
  - Andrey Vasiliev, CFO, First Advantage Data Recovery Services, Dallas, TX (EB-2 Adjustment of Status)

• "Your help in formalizing and completing the enormous amount of documents that were required by the Authorities for my visa was of great assistance. I have no doubt that the speedy approval of my L-1A visa was the result of a well executed submission by your law firm." 
  - Alan Freimuth, General Manager, LAI Games, Carrollton, TX

• "Over the past 2 years, we have used the services of immigration attorney Martin Valko and the firm of Chavez & Valko, LLP in all matters related to immigration law. Initially, Mr. Valko and the firm interceded for us with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office regarding our employee's I-94 admission documentation, guided us through the process of labor certification (including audit) with U.S. Department of Labor, preparation of both - the H-1B and I-140 - petitions with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for an immigrant worker in our business. All work was handled in a professional manner and we were kept informed throughout the entire process. I have referred business associates and would certainly continue to recommend Mr. Valko and the firm to anyone seeking counsel in the area of immigration law."
  - Mike Rand, Principal of Processes Unlimited Int'l, Inc. (formerly Dean Oliver West/International, Inc.), Dallas, TX
  

• "My attorney filed my paperwork [for an E-2 investor visa] with extreme professionalism."
  - Jean-Claude Fitoussi, Dallas, TX
  

• "I would like to thank the C&V team for the successful consular investor [E-2] application we made to the American Embassy for my company and I to start its new operations in America."
  - John Newton, Dallas, TX (Australian "Franchisor of the Year")

• "I am very happy of the services received by this office and I highly recommend because I know that they are an office that is serious and honest."
  "Estoy muy contento de los servicios recibidos por esta oficina y los recomiendo ampliamente porque se que son una oficina seria y honesta."
  - Clemente Z., Dallas, TX (Visa de trabajo y residencia permanente por medio del empleador)
Contact Chavez & Valko today regarding your business immigration matter.

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DEPORTATION DEFENSE CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

• "Dear Mr. Valko, Please accept our since appreciation and gratitude for your solid and persistent effort and representation that you and your law firm has fulfilled on our behalf over the last couple of years in correcting Natalia's immigration status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
  
  We genuinely thought that our case was too daunting a challenge and insurmountable when looking ahead to navigating the important, yet intimidating, Immigration and Naturalization process present here in the United States. When we consulted with you in the beginning, we presented you with an 8-year old Legacy case from a different jurisdiction with plentiful uncertainty... . You analyzed Natalia's immigration status and her situation after she was ordered deported, and without any guarantee of success of outcome, you agreed to take on the challenge of bringing our case up to current and lawful status... .
  
  During the two-year progression and through the entire legal process - reopening the previous removal proceeding, transferring venue, securing a joint motion to terminate removal proceedings, and adjusting Natalia's status with the USCIS - you remained positive and confident in your abilities to navigate us through the challenges. You continuously encouraged us to remain positive and strong, even through the most difficult challenges, and you proved time and time again that your advice was truthful and correct. We have come to know and admire your truthfulness, sincerity, understanding and compassion. You are exceptional at who you are personally and at what you do professionally.
  
  We appreciate your professional knowledge and skill greatly, and we definitely extend a strong recommendation of your services to anyone seeking professional legal immigration assistance.
  
  Sincerely and with very warm regards."
  - Jeffery and Natalia C., Dallas, TX (Motion to Reopen after deportation; Change of Venue; Joint Petition to terminate removal proceedings; Adjustment of status with the USCIS)
  
  

• "My family and I would like to thank the attorneys from the immigration law firm of Chavez & Valko LLP for the great work fulfilled in my immigration case which had a happy ending. I remember when I arrived at their office with my case, which I knew was very difficult to win, since the immigration law argued that a criminal case like the one I had was eligible for deportation and my options were minimal, and after having consulted with other attorneys from Texas, which informed me that I did not have any possibilities of recovering my residence. With their experience and great knowledge in immigration law, their perseverance and professionalism, they were able to win my case in my favor in Dallas immigration court (EOIR). I would like to give special thanks to immigration lawyer Gary Frost and Eduardo who were with us at all time giving us support, security and great optimism."
  - Cecilio & Family, Dallas, TX (Defense against deportation in immigration court with 212(h) Waiver and Cuban Adjustment)
  "A los abogados de la firma de inmigración Chavez & Valko LLP queremos agradecerle mi familia y yo por el gran trabajo que desempeñaron en mi caso de inmigración el cual tuvo un final feliz. Recuerdo cuando llegue a su oficina con mi caso, el cual yo sabia que era muy difícil de ganar, puesto que la ley de inmigración planteaba que un caso criminal como el que yo tenia era elegible para la deportación y mis opciones eran mínimas, y después de haber consultado con otros abogados de Tejas, los cuales me habían dicho que no tenia ninguna posibilidad de recuperar mi residencia. Con su experiencia y gran conocimiento de la ley migratoria, su perseverancia y profesionalidad lograron ganar este caso a mi favor en Dallas corte de inmigración (EOIR). Quiero tener un agradecimiento especial con Gary Frost y Eduardo que estuvieron con nosotros todo el tiempo dándonos apoyo, seguridad y un gran optimismo."
  - Cecilio y la Familia, Dallas, TX (Defensa contra deportacion en corte de inmigracion con 212(h) Perdon y Ajuste Legal de Cuba) 

• "I am very happy with all that they helped me with immigration. Thank you for representing me and for being kind on all this time that they have advised in the court of immigration."
  "Estoy muy contento con todo lo que me han ayudado con inmigración. Gracias por representarme y por ser amables en todo este tiempo que me han asesorado en la corte de inmigración."
  - Pedro C., Dallas, TX
  
  
• "I was in great need of finding an immigration law firm that wouldn't give up fighting to keep me in the country close to my family, friends and congregation. At Chavez & Valko I found the help I needed and I am very pleased with their success. My family, friends and congregation are thankful for the great job performed. I am convinced of their professionalism and recommend Chavez & Valko to everyone with immigration needs."
  "Yo estaba necesitado de encontrar una oficina de abogados de inmigracion que no se dieran por vencidos peleando para mantenerme en el pais cerca de mi familia, amigos y congregacion. En las oficinas de Chavez & Valko encontre la ayuda que necesitaba y estoy muy satisfecho por el exito obtenido. Mi familia, amigos y congregacion estamos agradecidos por el buen trabajo realizado. Estoy convencido de su profesionalismo y se los recomiendo."
  - Pastor Jose Romero, Rockwall, TX (Application for Stay of Removal, Application for Temporary Protected Status, Motion to Reopen after deportation, Appeal to Board of Immigration Appeals, Petition to the Fifth Circuit of U.S. Court of Appeals)
  
  
•  "After knocking on many doors without success, we finally found great lawyers willing to do the best they can to fight our immigration case with faith and persistence. Immigration attorneys Nick Chavez and Martin Valko won our case.
  "Despues de buscar ayuda sin obtenerla, finalmente encontramos buenos abogados dispuestos a hacer todo lo necesario para pelear nuestro caso migratorio con fe y persistencia. Los abogados de inmigracion Nick Chavez y Martin Valko ganaron nuestro caso."
   - Jairo Garcia, Dallas, TX  

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We are available for a low initial consultation fee, from which you can expect that we will review the facts of your case as presented and provide a recommended course of action. To contact us, call 214-251-8011 (Dallas area), 817-332-1100 (Fort Worth area), or 1-888-562-0398 (nationwide).