Deborah Gillis-Harry, Esq.Attorney · Texas & MissouriRequest Consultation

Practice Areas

Immigration and transactional counsel, explained clearly.

01

EB-1A Extraordinary Ability

A self-petitioned green card for individuals at the very top of their field.

The EB-1A category allows researchers, artists, executives, athletes and other professionals with sustained national or international acclaim to petition for permanent residence on their own — no employer sponsor or labor certification required. Deborah maps your accomplishments to USCIS's evidentiary criteria (awards, publications, judging, original contributions, high salary and more) and develops an evidence strategy tailored to your record. Eligibility depends on the full evidence, not simply a checklist.

  • ◆No employer or job offer required
  • ◆Eligible for premium processing
  • ◆Criteria strategy & evidence planning
  • ◆Recommendation letter guidance

02

EB-2 National Interest Waiver

Self-petition when your work benefits the United States.

The NIW lets advanced-degree professionals and individuals of exceptional ability bypass the job offer and labor certification process by showing their proposed endeavor has substantial merit and national importance, that they are well positioned to advance it, and that waiving the usual requirements benefits the U.S. Deborah helps you define your endeavor clearly and supports each prong of the Matter of Dhanasar framework.

  • ◆Eligibility assessed for your proposed endeavor
  • ◆Dhanasar three-prong analysis
  • ◆Proposed endeavor & supporting evidence
  • ◆RFE response strategy

03

Marriage-Based Green Cards

Bringing families together with careful, complete filings.

Whether your spouse is in the United States (adjustment of status) or abroad (consular processing), Deborah guides U.S. citizens and permanent residents through Forms I-130, I-485, I-864 and related applications, helps you document a bona fide marriage, and prepares you both for the interview. The appropriate application process depends on your circumstances and eligibility.

  • ◆Adjustment of status & consular processing
  • ◆Affidavit of support review
  • ◆Bona fide marriage evidence
  • ◆Application pathway review

04

Naturalization & Citizenship

The final step of your immigration journey.

Deborah evaluates eligibility, continuous residence and good moral character issues before filing Form N-400, flags potential risks in your history, and prepares you for the English and civics test and interview.

  • ◆Eligibility & risk review
  • ◆N-400 preparation
  • ◆Civics & interview readiness

05

USCIS Interview Preparation & Representation

Walk in prepared and confident.

Interviews can determine the outcome of a case. Deborah conducts mock interviews, reviews your file for inconsistencies, and can accompany you to represent your interests.

  • ◆Mock interview sessions
  • ◆File consistency review
  • ◆In-person representation

06

Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals

Challenging unfavorable immigration decisions.

The BIA reviews certain immigration judge and DHS decisions. The appropriate appeal route and deadline depend on the decision you received. Deborah reviews the record, assesses possible grounds for appeal and the next procedural steps.

  • ◆Record & decision review
  • ◆Notice of appeal & briefing
  • ◆Strict deadline management

07

Contract Review & Transactional Support

Clear, practical counsel for business and personal agreements.

Deborah reviews agreements to help you understand your obligations, identify risks, and consider changes before signing. The scope of assistance depends on the agreement and the applicable jurisdiction.

  • ◆Contract review & redlines
  • ◆Business & service agreements
  • ◆Scope and jurisdiction review

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