Immigration Law Practice Excellence in Legal Representation

17+ Years of Immigration Law Experience. Board Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law. Licensed in Texas and California. Representing clients before federal courts, immigration courts, USCIS, and the Board of Immigration Appeals with uncompromising dedication to legal excellence.

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Attorney Vinesh Patel

17+ Years Experience | Board Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law

Attorney Vinesh Patel is a Board Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law, representing clients in the most complex federal immigration matters. Licensed to practice in Texas and California, Attorney Patel maintains an active federal court practice and appears regularly before administrative immigration tribunals.

Education

Stanford University
University of Michigan Law School
Juris Doctor

Experience & Certification

17+ Years Immigration Law
Board Certified Specialist
Licensed: Texas & California

Federal Practice

Federal District Courts
Courts of Appeals
Supreme Court Bar

With a foundation built on rigorous academic training and specialized certification, Attorney Patel approaches each case with exacting legal analysis and unwavering commitment to achieving favorable outcomes in federal immigration proceedings.

Immigration Services

Comprehensive Immigration Legal Representation

VAWA (Violence Against Women Act)

Self-petitions for victims of domestic violence, including spouses and children of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Family-Based Immigration

Marriage-based green cards, family reunification, K-1 fiancé visas, and relative petitions.

Deportation Defense

Removal proceedings, asylum cases, cancellation of removal, and immigration court representation.

Naturalization & Citizenship

Citizenship applications, naturalization process, and citizenship test preparation assistance.

Asylum & Refugee Cases

Asylum applications, refugee status, withholding of removal, and protection from persecution.

U Visa

U visas for victims of qualifying crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement.

Immigration Case Investigations

Comprehensive case analysis to uncover all possible legal options or confirm when no relief exists, preventing costly mistakes and false hope from rushed strategies.

Representative Cases

Federal Immigration Law Precedents and Notable Matters

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Pena Oseguera v. Barr, 936 F.3d 249 (5th Cir. 2019)

Successfully represented Honduran asylum seeker whose family faced persecution after his mother, a police officer, reported gang corruption. Fifth Circuit vacated BIA decision and remanded for reconsideration of family-based particular social group claim under Matter of L-E-A-.

Fifth Circuit Victory - Case Remanded
U.S. District Court

Federal Naturalization Lawsuit - 8 U.S.C. § 1421(c)

Successfully filed federal court lawsuit for de novo naturalization for Palestinian refugee whose naturalization and appeals were denied for over 20 years. Secured citizenship through federal court proceedings.

Naturalization Granted - Citizenship Achieved
Board of Immigration Appeals

Matter of Valenzuela-Felix, 26 I&N Dec. 53 (BIA 2012)

Successfully argued precedent BIA case establishing that bulk cash smuggling under 31 U.S.C. § 5332 is not a crime involving moral turpitude. On remand, Immigration Judge terminated removal proceedings. DHS subsequently withdrew its appeal of the termination order.

BIA Precedent Established - Proceedings Terminated
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Espinal-Lagos v. Garland, No. 19-60787 (5th Cir. 2021)

Successfully represented Honduran family in Fifth Circuit appeal involving derivative U visa eligibility and motion to remand. Court held BIA abused discretion in denying motion to remand, establishing important precedent on U visa timing requirements.

Fifth Circuit Victory - Case Remanded
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

U Visa - Historical Crime Victim

Successfully obtained U visa for Texas-based non-citizen based on qualifying crime that occurred over 20 years prior. Complex case involving statute of limitations and evidence reconstruction.

U Visa Approved - Status Granted
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit

Yang You Lee v. Lynch, 791 F.3d 1261 (10th Cir. 2015)

Successfully represented Thai lawful permanent resident in complex federal appellate venue case. Tenth Circuit established precedent that 8 U.S.C. § 1252(b)(2) is non-jurisdictional venue provision, joining circuit consensus. Case involved sophisticated analysis of immigration court jurisdiction and federal appellate procedure.

Precedent Established - Proper Venue Determined
Immigration Courts

Asylum and Withholding Cases

Successfully won asylum and withholding of removal cases for individuals from Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Cameroon, Iran, Nepal, and many other countries.

Multiple Asylum Grants - Protection Secured

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Office Location

1111 W Mockingbird Lane
Suite 680
Dallas, Texas 75247

Phone

(214) 272-8523

Call or Text

Email

docs@vpatellaw.com

Office Hours

By Appointment Only

What Your Consultation Covers

During your 30- or 60-minute consultation, I will listen carefully to your story, review your documents, ask follow-up questions, and explain—on the spot—how immigration law applies to you.

After Our Meeting

Clear Next Step

If there is a viable path, I will draft a written fee quote that spells out the service, strategy, and cost.

No Legal Option Right Now

Sometimes the honest answer is "no relief available." You receive a concise explanation to avoid spending money on false hope elsewhere.

Need for Deeper Investigation

If your case is complex, I may recommend a paid investigation to uncover every possible option—or confirm that none exist.

Preparing these plans takes time. I re-examine your facts while they are fresh, build a step-by-step strategy, and write it in plain English. That extra care—drawn from over seventeen years in immigration practice—has saved clients tens of thousands of dollars and prevented the costly errors I see when cases are rushed.

The fastest way to reach us is to text the office or email docs@vpatellaw.com.

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