We advise Texas employers and the professionals they sponsor on temporary work visas, employment-based green cards, and Form I-9 compliance — with business experience behind the legal advice.
Temporary work visas
H-1B, L-1, TN, E-1/E-2, O-1, and P classifications, including extensions, amendments, and changes of employer.
Employment green cards
PERM labor certification, I-140 petitions, and EB-1, EB-2 (including National Interest Waiver), and EB-3 cases.
Compliance
I-9 audits, worksite questions, and public access file obligations, handled before an inspection rather than after.
Employer Immigration Counsel
Visa Sponsorship
- H visa sponsorship (H-1B, H-2)
- E visa for traders and investors
- P visa for athletes and performers
- TN (NAFTA) visas for Mexico/Canada
Compliance & Defense
- Employer sanctions guidance
- I-9 compliance and audits
- Labor certification support
- Immigration appeals and waivers
Serving DFW businesses
We work with employers in Dallas, Irving, Plano, Richardson, Addison, and Farmers Branch — from growing companies to established firms.
Socks Law Associates, PLLC · 2727 Lyndon B Johnson Frwy, Suite 226, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 · (214) 550-2093
When is the H-1B registration period?
USCIS usually opens H-1B cap registration in March for employment beginning October 1. Exact dates are announced each year.
Can a Canadian or Mexican professional work in Texas on a TN visa?
Yes, if the job falls within a listed USMCA profession and the worker holds the required qualifications.
Do small businesses need I-9 compliance reviews?
Every U.S. employer must complete Form I-9 for each hire. Periodic reviews help correct errors before an audit.
Written and reviewed by Emmanuel N. Socks, Attorney at Law — J.D., Texas A&M School of Law; LL.M., SMU Dedman School of Law.
Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Information on this page is general and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.