Maryam received her law degree from the University of Massachusetts School of Law at Dartmouth in 2009. She has more than a decade of experience representing clients across the full spectrum of U.S. immigration matters. Licensed to practice law in both Texas and Connecticut, Maryam represents individuals, families, and businesses in immigration matters throughout the United States and around the world.
Maryam previously worked with a large global immigration firm, where she handled hundreds of employment-based visa matters for companies in the technology and oil and gas industries. Since 2017, she established her own practice and has served as Managing Partner of Francisco Fernandez Law Group PLLC as well as Of Counsel to Filippov Law Group PLLC.
In addition to her extensive immigration practice, Maryam represents clients in criminal matters throughout the State of Texas. She provides strategic and effective representation in a wide range of criminal cases, recognizing the significant impact that criminal charges can have on an individual’s future, particularly for noncitizens. Her dual experience in criminal defense and immigration law enables her to develop comprehensive legal strategies that protect both her clients’ constitutional rights and their immigration status.
Maryam has also served as faculty for the National Business Institute, where she has instructed fellow attorneys on various aspects of immigration law.
Her experience includes nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions, employment-based permanent residence, PERM labor certifications, and responses to complex government challenges, including Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), and business compliance matters. She also advises clients on naturalization, family-based immigration, deportation defense, waivers of inadmissibility, and consular processing.
Maryam has extensive experience in business immigration, family-based immigration, and removal proceedings. Prior to relocating to Texas, she represented clients in removal proceedings before the Immigration Courts in Boston and Hartford and successfully appealed adverse decisions before the Board of Immigration Appeals. She has also represented multinational banking and financial services companies in foreclosure proceedings in Connecticut.
Sausha-Rae is a dedicated Legal Assistant with over a year and a half of experience in immigration law. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with minors in Cybersecurity and Mathematics, from Texas A&M University in 2020. She later received her Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from Texas A&M in 2024.
As a proud native of the Rio Grande Valley, Sausha-Rae has always been committed to serving diverse communities and expanding access to opportunities. Her international experiences have further shaped her perspective and strengthened her ability to connect with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Before transitioning into the legal profession, Sausha-Rae developed a strong foundation in critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail through her engineering and mathematics education. She now applies those skills to support clients throughout the legal process, helping ensure that each case receives thorough and compassionate attention.
In addition to her role as a Legal Assistant, Sausha-Rae is a commissioned Texas Notary Public. Additionally, she is Fluent in both English and Spanish and passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their goals while guiding them through important legal processes with care and professionalism.
Maya is currently pursuing her undergraduate degree with the goal of attending law school and building a career in the legal profession. She is passionate about the law and is committed to developing the knowledge, analytical skills, and practical experience necessary to become a successful attorney.
As a member of the firm, Maya assists with client support, case preparation, and administrative operations, helping to ensure that each matter is handled with professionalism and attention to detail. She is dedicated to providing exceptional service to clients and looks forward to continuing her legal education and serving individuals and businesses throughout her future legal career.
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