Holly K. Hughes

Associate, Houston

713.752.4328

Biography

Holly Hughes is an attorney in the Business Immigration & Compliance section of Jackson Walker’s Houston office. Her primary focus revolves around nonimmigrant work visas and employment-based permanent resident applications. Her comprehensive approach demonstrates a commitment to client satisfaction and meticulous attention to immigration processes.

Holly is experienced in drafting and compiling employment-based petitions and applications for a range of nonimmigrant visas. She adeptly handles responses to Requests for Further Evidence (RFE). Additionally, Holly offers advanced strategic counsel to clients on various immigrant visas and labor certifications (PERM) across diverse occupations, showcasing her expertise in preparing and filing I-140 Immigrant Petitions.

Outside of her practice, Holly is also an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Education

B.A., The University of Texas

Pi Beta Phi Sorority

J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law

Law Dean’s Scholarship
Jackson Walker Moot Court Competition, Best Oral Advocate

Bar Admissions

Texas

Employment-based petitions and applications for nonimmigrant visas, including B-1, B-1 in lieu of H-3, H-1B, H-3, K-1, L-1, O-1, and TN, and subsequent Requests for Further Evidence (RFE).
Immigrant visas and labor certifications (PERM) for numerous occupations; and I-140 Immigrant Petitions.
Family-based applications, including green card processes, naturalization, and temporary protected status.
EB-2 National Interest Waiver
Immigration analysis and counsel for clients with pending criminal charges.
Review and analysis of real estate and oil and gas leases.
Small business formation; operating agreements and employment contracts.