Development & investment
Marbella Investments
Presents the available projects, builds your investment in South Texas and lets you follow every construction phase with photos in its client portal.
Immigration attorneys in Texas
Legal certainty for your immigration case.
More than 25 years representing families, workers and investors. Three offices in Texas and one legal team committed to your case.
Se habla español · In-person or virtual consultations
- 25+
- years of experience
- 5.0 ★
- 161 reviews on Avvo
- 10.0
- Avvo “Superb” rating
- 3
- offices in Texas
Our services
We stand with you at every stage of your immigration journey
Every case is different. We review your full history and explain your options clearly before you take any step.
Adjustment of status
Apply for permanent residence (a green card) without leaving the United States.
Family petitions
Citizens and residents can petition for spouses, children, parents and siblings.
Consular processing
From the petition to the consular interview and the day your family is reunited.
Waivers
Provisional and inadmissibility waivers that can open the door again.
Citizenship
Naturalization: the application, test preparation and the interview.
DACA renewals
Renew on time to protect your work permit and your status.
U visa
Immigration relief for victims of certain crimes who help law enforcement.
VAWA
A confidential, self-petition path for survivors of domestic violence.
Work visas
TN for Mexican and Canadian professionals, and L-1 for intracompany transfers.
Investor visas
E-1 and E-2 for those who want to invest, build a business and live in the U.S.
See the option with Marbella Investments →
Other practice areas
- Personal injury
- Corporate law and incorporation
- Civil litigation
Invest · Build · Live in the United States
Looking to obtain your visa through an investment?
We work alongside Marbella Investments, a real estate development company in McAllen, Texas. You invest in new homes in South Texas with Marbella, and we handle the legal side of your investor visa.
Immigration legal counsel
Tinoco Law Firm
We review your case before you invest, explain which visa could apply (such as the E-2 or EB-5) and what requirements you would need to meet, and prepare and file your application.
How it works
Legal review before you invest
We look at your nationality, your profile and your goals to tell you whether an investor visa is a viable path for you.
Choose your project with Marbella
Pick the lot and home model that best fits your investment, and follow construction from anywhere in the world.
We prepare your application
We gather the documentation for your investment and present your case to the immigration authorities.
No investment guarantees a visa. Approval depends on your nationality and on the amount and structure of the investment, and the decision is made by the US government. Marbella Investments and Tinoco Law Firm are independent companies: Marbella does not provide legal advice and Tinoco Law Firm does not provide investment advice.
Founding attorney
J. Francisco Tinoco
Francisco was born and raised in South Texas to immigrant parents. He knows first-hand what it means for a family to build a life in this country, and he treats every case personally.
He studied at Columbia University in New York — a B.A. in American History and a J.D. from Columbia Law School — and practiced at international firms such as Clifford Chance before opening his own firm in 2008.
Since then he has represented clients from more than 15 countries, from families seeking to reunite to professionals and investors building businesses in Texas.
- Licensed in
- Texas · New York · District of Columbia
- Education
- Columbia Law School (J.D.) · Columbia College (B.A.)
- Languages
- Spanish and English
How we work
A clear process, from start to finish
Free initial consultation
The first 30 minutes are free, in person or by video call. Tell us your situation and we will answer your questions.
An honest strategy
We explain your options, the risks and the cost before we begin.
With you until the end
We build your case, keep you informed and prepare you for every appointment and interview.
What our clients say
161 reviews with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5
Clients highlight our results, the personal attention and how quickly we respond. On Facebook, 98% recommend us.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions
How much does the first consultation cost?
The first 30 minutes of the initial consultation are free. We review your situation and explain your options and the costs before we begin.
Can I have my consultation by phone or video?
Yes. We offer virtual consultations in addition to appointments at our Houston, The Woodlands and McAllen offices.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. We are a team of bilingual attorneys, and attorney Tinoco personally works with clients in Spanish and English.
What should I bring to my consultation?
Your ID, any immigration documents you have (passport, visas, work permits) and every letter or notice you have received from USCIS or the immigration court.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, check and credit cards.
Offices
Three offices. One legal team committed to your case.
Houston
Capital One Tower
5444 Westheimer Rd., Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77056The Woodlands
Regus Office Center
21 Waterway Ave., Suite 300
The Woodlands, TX 77380McAllen
The Chase Tower
200 South 10th Street, Suite 802
McAllen, TX 78501
Ready to take the next step?
Schedule your free initial consultation. We serve you in English or Spanish, in person or virtually.
We accept cash, check and credit cards.