Change of Status
Immigration Services
Change of Status
A Change of Status is a process through which a non-citizen of the United States can apply to change their current nonimmigrant status to another nonimmigrant status or to an immigrant status. For example, a person who enters the US on a tourist visa may apply for a Change of Status to a student visa if they decide to enroll in a school in the US.
To file for a Change of Status, the non-citizen must submit a petition to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) along with the required documentation and fees. The process can be complex, and it is important to ensure that the application is complete and accurate to avoid delays or denials.
An immigration attorney can assist with the Change of Status process by:
- Determining eligibility: An immigration attorney can help determine whether the non-citizen is eligible for a Change of Status based on their current immigration status, length of stay, and other relevant factors.
- Identifying the appropriate visa category: An immigration attorney can help identify the appropriate nonimmigrant or immigrant visa category for the Change of Status application.
- Preparing the application: An immigration attorney can help prepare the Change of Status application, ensuring that all necessary documentation is included and that the application is complete and accurate.
- Advocating for the client: An immigration attorney can advocate for the client throughout the Change of Status process, communicating with USCIS officials and addressing any issues or concerns that may arise.
- Appealing a denial: If the Change of Status application is denied, an immigration attorney can represent the client in appealing the decision, providing legal arguments and supporting evidence to demonstrate their eligibility for the requested status.
A Change of Status is a process through which a non-citizen of the United States can apply to change their current nonimmigrant status to another nonimmigrant status or to an immigrant status. An immigration attorney can assist with the Change of Status process by determining eligibility, identifying the appropriate visa category, preparing the application, advocating for the client, and appealing a denial if necessary. Seeking the guidance and representation of an experienced immigration attorney can assist a non-citizen in applying for a Change of Status.
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Attorneys
Attorney Huff grew up in Austin and graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2016 with dual majors and minors. There, she was active in the Human Rights Program and continued her life-long Spanish studies in Madrid. Attorney Huff then attended Baylor Law School, where she coordinated the immigration clinic, argued in national moot court competitions, and completed the criminal law specialty track. Baylor’s intensive Practice Court program made her “courtroom ready,” and Attorney Huff began working as a criminal defense lawyer at a growing criminal defense firm in Addison in 2018. Since then, she’s expanded her practice to include tickets, appeals, Spanish-speaking clients, expunctions, and nondisclosures.
Attorney Huff was raised by lawyers, and joins Deandra Grant Law excited to try cases with her father, Douglas Huff. She is a Board Member of the Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and member of several organizations that advocate for greater rights and equality for women, LGBTQ populations, and incarcerated people. In her free time, she enjoys boxing, reading memoirs, spending time with her family and girlfriend, and doting on her cat Peanut.
Sorsha is a member of:
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- State Bar of Texas Immigration and Nationality Law Division
- Dallas Bar Association Immigration Section
- Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Board Member)
- Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Dallas Women Lawyers Association
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Jesus and his family originate from Mexico; they immigrated to the United States in pursuit of the American Dream and planted roots in Dallas, Texas. From an early age, Jesus had been called to the legal field and serving his community. Jesus attended school in Dallas and graduated from the Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet High School. Jesus went on to study at The University of Texas at Austin where he earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology. He went on to earn his law degree at The Texas A&M University School of Law in 2016.
While in law school Jesus was on the Texas A&M Law Review and served as an editor for two years. He was the President of the law school’s Immigration Law Initiative where he organized pro bono opportunities for attorneys and students to assist the local immigration community. Jesus grew up in a Spanish-speaking household and used his language skills and his passion for service to assist other immigrants in their pursuit of their American Dream.
Jesus is a strong advocate for citizens and non-citizens alike. He has spent his entire career defending persons accused of crimes. Before joining Deandra Grant Law in 2023, Jesus served as an Assistant Public Defender in Dallas County where he served the citizens of Dallas in their pursuit of justice and fairness.
Jesus is dedicated to serving his clients as well as staying ahead of the government’s attorneys through education and training. Jesus most recently attended the Forensic Chromatography course at Axion Labs in Chicago, is a member of the Texas Bar College, and has the distinction of being a TCDLA DWI Trial Warrior.
Memberships:
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
- State Bar of Texas Immigration and Nationality Law Division
- Dallas Bar Association Immigration Section
- Texas Bar College
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Board Member 2022-present)
- DUI Defense Lawyers Association
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