Obtaining Permanent Residence, also known as Green Card, allows a citizen from a different country, to live and work indefinitely in the United States. The process could seem simple at first glance however, it is complex, dynamic and if done wrong, could have severe consequences going from losing the money paid in processing fees, denial of immigration benefits, even to be placed in removal (deportation) proceedings.

An application for U.S Citizenship is by no means an easy task. Many applicants have applied for citizenship only to learn that their applications were denied before ever having taken the citizenship test. Numerous issues are considered by the Department of Homeland Security in assessing a candidate’s entire immigration record from their initial application for immigration benefits through their application for U.S citizenship. This is why it is important to ask oneself, “Do I need to hire a lawyer for my citizenship application?” or “How can a citizenship lawyer help me?”
The immigration attorney Xavier Mendez, is glad to assist you the citizenship process.

Have you received a document titled Notice to Appear?
Have you received a subpoena in which tells you to appear at the immigration court?
Were you or a loved one arrested by ICE and were admitted to a detention center?
​Were you or a loved one arrested in at an ICE detention center and were released by bond but required to appear at a hearing before an immigration judge?
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If your answered YES to one of these questions, you or your loved one must consult this with an immigration attorney. At the law office of Xavier A. Mendez we focus exclusively immigration law. We are prepared to hear the details of your case, examine all of the case evidence and let you know all the possible defense that you might have available to take an informed decision.

If one of your loved ones has been detained by ICE and they are detained at an ICE detention center, either because they were arrested crossing the border or they were living in the United States, you must contact us immediately.

Each day that goes by and your loved one is still detained, it can cause a great risk being deported.
It is very important you contact the immigration attorney so they can visit your loved one at the detention center and analyze the documents that ICE provided and determine if your loved ones can place a legal defense to avoid their deportation.
At the immigration Law office of Xavier A. Mendez in El Paso, Texas we offer legal representation and legal defense of deportation before immigration courts.

We are committed to our clients to offer excellent legal defense while maintaining the greatest confidentiality to preserve the dignity of the detained and their family.

If you or a loved one fear not being able to legally reenter the United States due to committing a mistake or offense or if you have already attempted to and they have denied the visa or entry to the United States, you may be eligible to receive a waiver, also known as “letter of forgiveness”.

The waiver is available in a limited number of situations. Unfortunately, there are some offenses which there is no waiver available. If you are unsure if you may need a waiver to complete an immigration process or if you have been notified that you require a waiver to enter the United States.

The office of immigration attorney Xavier A. Mendez can help you process all types of visas.
VISA B-1 Given to people who enter the United States for business purposes.
VISA B-2 Gives people permission to visit the United States with tourism purposes.