Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas
We are ready to handle all your immigration needs. Whether you wish to visit, study, work or live in the United States, we provide personalized and compassionate legal guidance every step of the way.
Top Dallas immigration lawyers
At Shillig Law, we are dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of immigration law. With a dedicated team of experienced immigration lawyers, we help your family members improve their immigration status through the path to US citizenship.
In addition to immigration law, we also offer services in Complex Civil Litigation — designed to protect the rights of foreign nationals against those who seek to take advantage of them. Our team is committed to standing up for our clients with courage and integrity.
A citizen of a foreign country, wishing to enter the U.S., generally must first obtain a visa — either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The type of visa you must have is defined by immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel.
Comprehensive immigration services
We offer a full range of immigration services tailored to meet the needs of our clients, including:
Whether you're seeking a tourist visa, student visa, or employment-based visa, we guide you through the intricate application process to maximize your chances of success.
Learn moreNavigating the path to permanent residency can be challenging. Our team provides personalized support for family-based and employment-based green card applications, ensuring all documentation is thorough and accurate.
Learn moreReady to become a U.S. citizen? We assist clients through the naturalization process, from the initial application to interview preparation, helping you fulfill your dream of citizenship.
Learn moreIf you or a loved one is facing deportation, we fight to protect your rights and explore all available options to keep you in the country. Our experience in complex cases allows us to build robust defenses tailored to individual circumstances.
Learn moreFor those seeking protection from persecution, we provide compassionate guidance through the asylum process, helping you secure safety and a chance for a new life in America.
Learn moreThis branch of our practice is designed to protect the rights of foreign nationals against those who seek to take advantage of them. Our team is committed to standing up for our clients with courage and integrity.
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Jacob Thomas Shillig, Esq.
Founder & Attorney
Our founder’s journey
Our founder’s passion for assisting foreign nationals began in high school, where a simple act of helping a new student in math class ignited a lifelong commitment to fostering integration into American society.
With a strong foundation in languages and a commitment to service, our founder pursued a diverse educational background. After learning Spanish, he served in the U.S. Army, where he mastered Chinese-Mandarin. He holds an Associate’s degree in Chinese, a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish, and a Doctorate in Jurisprudence from FAMU Law.
Since embarking on a legal career over a decade ago, our founder has dedicated himself to immigration law, helping clients from more than 40 countries. Whether you wish to visit, study, work, or live in the United States, we provide personalized and compassionate legal guidance every step of the way.
Passionate about immigration law
Our commitment goes beyond mere legal representation; it’s about making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients — empowering individuals and families from diverse backgrounds as they pursue their dreams in the United States.
Our multilingual team understands the unique challenges faced by immigrants. We recognize that cultural barriers can make the legal process daunting. By offering services in multiple languages and fostering an environment of trust and respect, we ensure that every client feels heard and understood.
In addition to our legal services, we are passionate advocates for immigrant rights in our community. We actively participate in outreach programs and educational workshops to inform immigrants about their rights and available resources.
Our firm takes pride in the many success stories we've helped create — from families reunited after years of separation to individuals realizing their dreams of citizenship. Each case is a testament to our commitment and the resilience of our clients.
A record of service
Our founder has a deep commitment to service, demonstrated by his 21 years as a Medical Operations Officer in the Army National Guard. He has responded to significant events such as Hurricane Harvey, for which he received the Texas Medal of Merit, and he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, he was deployed to the Texas–Mexico border.
Our team
Between them: Spanish, Mandarin, French, a law review editorship, a Texas jury trial, and the lived experience of immigrating.
Managing Attorney
Began in EB-5 investment immigration; now family, employment and removal defense. Spanish and Chinese-Mandarin.
Attorney of Counsel
J.D., University of Iowa. Senior Managing Editor of the Iowa Law Review; former research attorney to the Kansas Court of Appeals.
Attorney of Counsel
J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston. Born and raised in Taiwan; her own family immigrated on green cards.
Senior Paralegal
Immigration, bankruptcy and contract law. Believes travel between countries should be as easy as between states.
Paralegal
Adjustment of Status, Military Parole in Place and fiancé visas. Conversational in Spanish and French.
Office Manager
The first Roma person to earn a master's degree in Chile. Has travelled widely and knows what emigrating asks of a family.
Why choose Shillig Law
We pride ourselves on providing exceptional legal services tailored to the unique needs of each client.
We understand that every immigration case is unique, and we take the time to understand your individual circumstances.
With fluency in multiple languages, we ensure clear communication and understanding throughout the legal process.
Our successful history of helping clients navigate immigration challenges speaks for itself.
Common questions
Every case turns on its own facts. If yours is not covered here, call us — a consultation is $300.
682-888-2146We listen first. You tell us what has happened and what you want, we explain which options actually apply to your situation, and we are straight with you about the ones that do not. You leave knowing what the process looks like, roughly how long it takes, and what it costs. A consultation is $300. Call 682-888-2146 to arrange one.
Very likely. Our founder speaks Spanish and Chinese-Mandarin, Helen T. Wang was born and raised in Taiwan, Josh Farrar is conversational in Spanish and French, and Moises Jauregui works with our Spanish-speaking clients. We have represented clients from more than 40 countries.
Call us immediately. When non-citizens are arrested for any reason, the immigration consequences often reach further than the criminal case, and the first days matter. We handle ICE holds, detention and removal defense, and we can tell you quickly what options exist.
Often, yes — that process is called Adjustment of Status, and it lets eligible spouses of U.S. citizens apply for permanent residence without departing. Eligibility turns on how you entered the country and on your immigration history, which is exactly what a consultation is for.
It is a waiver of unlawful presence that can be approved before you leave the United States for your consular interview, which substantially reduces the time families spend apart. It requires showing extreme hardship to a qualifying relative, and the evidence you assemble matters enormously.
Naturalization requires showing good moral character for a statutory period before you apply. It is the requirement that most often derails an otherwise strong application — old arrests, unpaid taxes and failures to register can all count. We review your record before you file, not after.
Yes. Our founder started his career working exclusively in EB-5 investment immigration and went on to employment categories including the EB-1A Alien of Extraordinary Ability and the EB-1C Executive Transfer visa, alongside the firm's family-based practice.
We are an immigration firm serving Dallas and Fort Worth, and immigration law is federal — our attorneys are licensed to practise it in every state and territory of the United States. Much of a case can be handled remotely; we will tell you when you genuinely need to be somewhere in person.
Get in touch
If you are looking for a Dallas immigration law firm that genuinely cares about immigrants, knows their rights and has deep expertise in the immigration process — or if you need a courageous advocate for complex civil litigation — reach out to us. We are here to help you achieve your American dream through citizenship.
