James D. Prappas

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James Prappas has over 30 years experience representing businesses, families and individuals concerning employment-based immigration, family-based immigration and naturalization matters.

He regularly assists corporate clients to secure the best talent from around the globe to achieve business goals. As a Board-Certified specialist, James advises Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies in U.S. immigration matters relating to the energy, manufacturing and service industries. Clients value his attentive service and invaluable legal insights as he guides them through the process of strategic immigration planning and related transactional matters.

James has extensive experience in nonimmigrant visas, including B, E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H1B1, L, O, P, R and TN. He advises clients on the international transfer of key personnel, employment and family-based immigration, worksite enforcement and I-9 matters, naturalization and derivative citizenship.

    • University of Houston Law Center, J.D.
    • Davidson College, A.B., with honors
  • Bar Admissions

    • Texas
    • Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Immigration and Nationality Law, 1993-Present

    • Ranked in Chambers USA for Immigration – Texas, 2015-2024

    • Recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Immigration Law, 2011-2024

    • Named one of Houstonia Magazine's “Top Lawyers,” 2019

    • U.S. Mexico Bar Association, U.S. Chair, January 2024-Present

    • U.S. Department of Commerce Houston District Export Council, Member

    • British-American Business Council Houston, Board Member

    • Japan America Society of Houston, Board Member

    • Netherlands America Chamber of Commerce – Texas Chapter, Board Member, 2011-2018

    • GlobalScot, Member

    • The Parish School - Board Member, 2009- 2017; Vice President, 2013-2017

    • Consulate General of Mexico in Houston, Honorary Legal Counsel

    • Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Immigration and Nationality Law

    • Greek
    • Spanish

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