Houston office
15 years
Since 2011, in Uptown Houston
Immigration law · Houston, Texas
Green cards, work visas and citizenship for Houston families
We guide families and skilled workers through every form, deadline and interview, with a written reply within one business day.
Your first meeting
60 min
With an attorney, in person or by video. The $150 fee is credited to your case.Rooted in Uptown Houston.English, Spanish, Igbo and Mandarin spoken.
Okafor & Lin · Houston
About Okafor & Lin
Every form is a family waiting. We file each one as if it were ours.
Adaeze, Daniel and Lucía answer your questions themselves.
Cases filed
3,400+
Petitions and applications
Reply time
1 day
Written reply within one business day
Figures shown are samples until confirmed by the firm.
What we handle
Three paths, one team that knows them
3,400+ green card, visa and citizenship cases filed. Find yours below and bring it to your first meeting.
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01
Family green cards
For spouses, parents and children of U.S. citizens and green card holders.
- I-130
- I-485
- I-751
Typical time10–14 months
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02
Work visas
For engineers, nurses and researchers, and the Houston employers who hire them.
- H-1B
- L-1
- O-1
- EB-2 NIW
Typical time2 weeks to file
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03
Citizenship
For green card holders of five years, or three if married to a citizen.
- N-400
- N-600
Typical time8–11 months
Why Okafor & Lin
One missed form can cost a year
On your own
Guess which visa fits your family
Fill in 20+ pages of USCIS forms alone
Miss a deadline and start over
A request for evidence arrives with no plan
Face the interview officer alone
Surprise fees halfway through
With Okafor & Lin
A clear path chosen in your first meeting
We draft every form; you review and sign
Every date tracked on our calendar, not yours
We answer it within days, with the right proof
We sit beside you at the Houston field office interview
One written quote before we start
How it works
From first meeting to interview day
Four stops. You always know which one you are at, and what comes next.
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Consult
60 minutes, in person or by video. You leave knowing your options.
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Prepare
One checklist. We collect documents and draft every form for your review.
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File and track
We file with USCIS, watch your case and answer requests for evidence.
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Interview
A mock interview first. We sit beside you at your Houston field office interview.
Flat fees
You see the price before we start
Consultation $150, credited to your case.
- Spouse or parent green card, I-130 + I-485from $3,200
- H-1B petition, employer filingfrom $2,800
- EB-2 national interest waiverfrom $6,500
- N-400 citizenship, flat $1,450 + USCIS fee$1,450
Sample fees for illustration. USCIS fees are extra; payment plans available.
Your attorneys
The two names on the door take your case
Founding partner
Adaeze Okafor
Family green cards and citizenship. Twenty years guiding Houston families through USCIS.
- English
- Igbo
Founding partner
Daniel Lin
Work visas and employment green cards for engineers, doctors and the companies that hire them.
- English
- Mandarin
With associate Lucía Herrera, our team speaks English, Spanish, Igbo and Mandarin.
Client stories
Families and professionals we have stood beside
(5.0)
“My wife’s green card came through in eleven months. Adaeze explained every step in plain English and answered my emails the same day. We never felt lost.”
Kwame MensahSpouse green card, Katy4.9/5
3,400+ cases filed since 2011
(5.0)
“Daniel filed my H-1B two weeks after I sent my papers. No surprises on the bill.”
Elena PetrovaSoftware engineer, H-1B(5.0)
“After their mock interview I walked into the field office calm. I am a citizen now.”
Arjun MehtaCitizenship, Sugar Land(4.8)
“Lucía did our whole meeting in Spanish. My mother finally understood her case.”
Mariana RíosParent green card, PasadenaQuestions
What people ask in their first call
Call the office
(713) 555-0186Mon–Fri 8:30–6, Sat 9–1. Written reply within one business day.
Book a consultationFamily
How long does a spouse green card take?
For spouses of U.S. citizens in Houston, usually 10–14 months. You get a dated plan at the first meeting.
Work visas
Can you work with my employer on an H-1B?
Yes. We file H-1B, L-1 and PERM for Houston employers, and O-1 and EB-2 NIW for individuals.
Citizenship
When can I apply for citizenship?
After five years with a green card, or three if married to a U.S. citizen. You may file 90 days early.
Meeting and fees
Do we meet in person or online?
Either. Come to our Post Oak Blvd office, or meet by video from anywhere in Texas.
Can I pay in parts?
Yes. Most flat fees split into three or four monthly payments.
First meeting
Tell us where your family stands today
