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Contact
Email
nchavez@keyvisa.com
Phone
(972) 607-4382
Address
10830 North Central Expressway Suite 400, Dallas, TX, 75231, US
Professional
About
Nick Chavez is an expert in immigration and naturalization law as he is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He represents individuals seeking solutions in obtaining lawful status or citizenship in the United States. He has represented several notable immigrants including a Grammy-nominated artist, a racecar team member, and a highly accomplished muralist. He has written publications for local media and has been featured in radio and television shows to discuss relevant developments in immigration law to the community. He is regularly invited to speak on immigration topics, and has participated as a speaker at lawyer conferences and community events. He is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and is presently serving as a Member of the AILA Amicus Committee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Nick is also a published cartoonist. He has published over 20 law-related cartoons for national magazines such as the The National Jurist and Immigration Law Today. Areas of Practice: Appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeal (BIA), Administrative Appeals Off Motions to Reopen or Reconsider before the BIA, AAO, USCIS, Immigration Judge Petitions for Review before the U.S. Court of Appeals Immigration court litigation Writ of Mandamus & Writ for Declaratory Relief before the U.S. District Courts Family-based immigration, adjustment of status, and consular processing Waivers for unlawful presence, crime, deportations Waivers for misrepresentations & medical conditions Citizenship & naturalization, and aturalization appeals EB-1 Extraordinary Visas EB-5 Entrepreneur Visas E-1 / E-2 Treaty Trader / Investor Visas L-1 Intracompany Transferee Employee Visas (Manager/Executive/Specialized Knowle O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visas O-1 Extraordinary Ability P-1 Entertainment Group and Athlete Visas R-1 Religious Worker Visas Certification/Specialties: Board Certified in Immigration & Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
About Immigration Law
Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.
Credentials
Education
2001 University of Houston Law Center JD - Juris Doctor 2000 University of Houston Immigration Clinic 1997 University of Texas System, El Paso BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish
Recognition & Involvement
Associations
State Bar of Texas Member American Immigration Lawyers Association Member Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee Member Texas Young Lawyers Association Member Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member
Speaking
2013 2013 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law Panelist, Federal Litigation Updates 2012 2012 UT CLE Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law “Hot Topics in Marriage-Based Immigration” 2012 2012 AILA Annual Conference on Immigration Law Speaker, Strategies in Complicated I-751 Cases, 2012 AILA National 2011 American Immigration Lawyer Association (AILA) Spring 2011 Texas Chapter Conference Appellate and Motions Practice before the Board of Immigration Appeals 2011 2011 Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law Mock USCIS I-130/I-485 Adjustment of Status Interview
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Updated: Jul 31, 2026