Work Permit Renewal Attorney in Waco, Texas
Employment Authorization
Do Not Let a Gap in Your Work Permit Cost You Your Job
An Employment Authorization Document, or work permit, lets you work legally in the United States while another immigration process is pending or as a benefit of a status such as DACA, TPS, asylum or a pending green card application. Employers must verify it, and when it expires many people lose shifts or lose their jobs entirely.
Renewals are simple in theory and easy to get wrong in practice: the wrong eligibility category, a filing that is too early or too late, a missing fee or a change in your underlying case can all lead to rejection. Abogados Vasquez Law Firm times your renewal correctly, prepares Form I-765 with the right category and documents, and tells you whether an automatic extension applies so you can show your employer proof of continued authorization.
What We Handle
How We Help With Work Permits
Renewals for Every Category
Pending adjustment of status, DACA, TPS, pending asylum, U visa and VAWA applicants, spouses of certain visa holders and others each renew under a different category code. Using the right one matters.
Timing the Filing
Most renewals can be filed up to 180 days before the expiration date. We calendar the window and file early enough to avoid a gap.
Automatic Extensions
Many categories receive an automatic extension of the expiring card when the renewal is filed on time. We give you the receipt and a letter explaining the extension for your employer's Form I-9.
Lost, Stolen or Incorrect Cards
We file replacement requests and help you obtain interim proof of authorization.
Fee Waivers and Fee Exemptions
Some categories are exempt from the filing fee and some applicants qualify for a fee waiver. We check before you pay.
Connecting the Permit to Your Bigger Case
A work permit is usually tied to another application. We make sure the underlying case is on track so your authorization continues.
Our Process
What to Expect
- 1
Consultation
We review your immigration history, ask the questions that matter and tell you honestly which options may be available to you.
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Case Preparation
We assemble your application, supporting evidence and translations, and prepare you for biometrics and interviews.
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Filing and Follow-Through
We file with USCIS or the immigration court, track deadlines, respond to requests for evidence and keep you informed at every step.
What to Expect
After filing, USCIS issues a receipt notice. For eligible categories that receipt, together with the expired card, proves continued work authorization for a set period. USCIS may reuse prior biometrics. The new card is mailed after approval. Processing times differ by category; we check the current estimate and follow up if a case is outside normal times.
Your Waco Immigration Attorney
Work With an Attorney Devoted to Immigration Law
Esmeralda Sosa SerratosImmigration Attorney
Esmeralda Sosa Serratos is a Texas-licensed immigration attorney with over a decade of experience dedicated to representing immigrants and their families, with a particular focus on removal defense, immigration litigation, and complex immigration matters.
Where We Serve
Serving Waco and Central Texas
Our office is on Lake Air Drive in Waco, a short drive from downtown, Baylor University and the McLennan County Courthouse. We serve clients across Waco, Bellmead, Woodway, Hewitt, Robinson, Lorena, McGregor, West and the surrounding communities of McLennan County, as well as Temple, Killeen, Hillsboro and the rest of Central Texas. Consultations are available in person, by phone or by video, in English or Spanish.
Waco Office
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Call our Waco office and speak with our bilingual team in English or Spanish.
Se Habla Español
- Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Office: 1215 Lake Air Dr, Waco, TX 76710
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FAQ
Work Permit FAQs
When should I renew my work permit?
Up to 180 days before it expires for most categories. Filing early is the single most important thing you can do to avoid a gap.
Can I keep working after my card expires?
If your category qualifies for an automatic extension and you filed on time, yes, for a defined period. Your receipt notice and expired card together serve as proof. We tell you whether your category qualifies.
What if my employer says my documents are not valid?
Employers sometimes misunderstand the extension rules. We can provide a letter explaining the law and the documents you have.
Do I need a work permit if I have a green card?
No. A green card itself proves employment authorization. Work permits are for people in temporary or pending categories.
What does it cost?
USCIS charges a filing fee for most renewals, with exemptions and waivers for certain categories. Fees and case expenses are explained in a written agreement before anything is signed.
Contact Us
Start With a Consultation
Whether you were hurt in an accident, need help with an immigration matter or are facing a criminal charge, the first step is a conversation. Tell us what happened, and we will explain your options in plain language, in English or Spanish.
Call (254) 900-7947 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and talk with our bilingual team. Se habla español.
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(254) 900-7947Call (254) 900-7947Se Habla Español
- Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Office: 1215 Lake Air Dr, Waco, TX 76710
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