Student Visa Lawyers in Houston, TX

55 firms · 8,038 client reviews · 6 languages · updated September 19, 2026

55 firms in the Houston index list Student & Exchange Visas (F-1, J-1) as a practice area, holding 8,038 published client reviews. 9 offer a free first consultation and 0 have current bar standing verified by our research team. Study, training, and work authorisation for international students.

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4.6(435 reviews)Houston, TX

Immigration law firm in Houston, TX, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Free consultation
  • Files federal delay lawsuits
  • Spanish

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

4.8(106 reviews)Houston, TX

Immigration law firm in Houston, TX. Spanish spoken in the office.

  • Free consultation
  • Spanish

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Marriage & K-1

5.0(113 reviews)Houston, TX

Immigration law firm in Houston, TX. Spanish and Russian spoken in the office.

  • Spanish, Russian

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

4.7(677 reviews)Houston, TX

Immigration law firm in Houston, TX, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Files federal delay lawsuits

Family Green Cards · Citizenship · Employment Visas · Student Visas

MTZ Law Group

Established
5.0(59 reviews)Houston, TX

Immigration law firm in Houston, TX. Spanish spoken in the office.

  • Spanish

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

Craig L. Peña

Established
4.7(39 reviews)Houston, TX

Immigration law firm in Houston, TX. Spanish spoken in the office.

  • Spanish

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

3.7(9 reviews)Houston, TX

Immigration law firm in Houston, TX, handling federal delay and mandamus cases.

  • Free consultation
  • Files federal delay lawsuits
  • Spanish, Hindi

Removal Defense · Asylum · Family Green Cards · Citizenship

Free consultation immigration lawyers in Houston

9 of the 55 firms indexed in Houston offer a free first consultation.

A free consultation is not free representation: it is an intake call to review your case and quote a fee. Ask what the consultation covers and what the full case will cost before you retain anyone.

Houston immigration lawyer FAQ

How do I find an immigration lawyer near me in Houston?

Start with this page: it lists 55 immigration firms with an office in Houston, TX, sortable by Index band, client reviews, and language, with each firm's address and phone number. Because immigration is federal practice, a lawyer licensed in any US state can represent you, so you will also see nearby firms that take Houston cases remotely. Confirm bar standing and ask who will actually handle your file before you retain anyone.

How much does an immigration lawyer cost in Houston?

Flat fees are the norm in Houston: family petitions typically run in the low thousands, while contested removal cases and federal litigation are quoted per stage. 1 of the 55 firms indexed here publish payment-plan availability, and 9 offer a free initial consultation, so you can compare quotes before retaining anyone.

How do I check that a Houston immigration lawyer is licensed?

Every listing marked "Bar verified" was checked against the relevant state bar's public records, including the attorney's bar number and disciplinary history. 0 of 55 firms on this page carry that status. You can repeat the check yourself on the TX state bar website — immigration is federal practice, so a lawyer licensed in any US state may represent you in Houston.

Do these firms speak languages other than English?

Yes. Across this page firms provide service in 6 languages, including Arabic, French, Hindi, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese. Use the language filter to see only firms that confirm in-house capability rather than a phone interpreter line.

What is the Index Score on each Houston listing?

The Index Score is our own internal rating built from five equally weighted components: experience, credentials, client feedback, responsiveness, and profile completeness. We publish it as a band — Exceptional, Strong, Established, or Developing profile — plus the firm’s rank among scored firms in this metro, not as a point total. It is not an advertisement or a paid placement: firms cannot buy a higher band, and the components are published on every firm profile.

Can a Houston firm help if my case is stuck at USCIS?

4 firms on this page file mandamus and Administrative Procedure Act suits in federal district court to force a decision on delayed applications. Filter by "Files federal delay lawsuits" to shortlist them, then ask in the consultation how many such cases they have taken to filing.

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Listings are compiled from public business listings and firm websites. Attorney counts, languages, and consultation policies reflect what each firm publishes about itself. Bar verification and credential checks are in progress and are not yet complete for every listing.

Firms can claim a listing and expand their profile with fees, staff, and process detail at no cost. Claiming does not change the Index Score.

The Index Score is built from five equally weighted components: experience, credentials, client feedback, responsiveness, and profile completeness. We publish it as a band plus a metro rank, not as a number.