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James Devlin Cypert, immigration attorney in Houston, Texas
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James Devlin Cypert

Immigration attorney · Houston, TX · Admitted Texas 2014

About this attorney

James Devlin Cypert is a partner at Gee & Zhang, LLP in Houston, Texas, focusing on business immigration, employment-based visas, and corporate compliance. With over a decade of dedicated legal practice, he assists multinational corporations, expanding startups, investors, and skilled professionals in navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law to secure top international talent.

After earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center and serving as a Peace Corps volunteer, Mr. Cypert worked as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas before focusing on private practice. His casework encompasses L blanket programs, PERM labor certifications, EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 petitions, and treaty trader visas (E and TN). He also holds notable experience securing temporary and permanent status for professional sports teams, Olympic medalists, and specialized offshore maritime personnel.

Mr. Cypert approaches every client engagement with an emphasis on tailored, proactive strategies and clear communication. Whether holding administrative bodies accountable in federal court or guiding entrepreneurs through self-sponsored green card applications, he is committed to delivering accessible and dependable immigration counsel.

Matters handled

Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):

Practice Focus

Asylum and refugee protection

Practice Focus

Green cards

Practice Focus

Marriage and family petitions

Practice Focus

Work visas

Practice Focus

Citizenship and naturalization

Practice Focus

Deportation defense

Practice Focus

Student visas

Practice Focus

Business immigration

Specific Legal Services & Filings
Employment-Based ImmigrationGreen Card Legal AssistanceInvestment Visa Legal AssistanceStudent Visa Legal AssistanceVisitor Visa Legal Assistance

Admissions

Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:

Texas State BarActive
Admitted: 2014
Verified
Federal Immigration Court Practice (EOIR)

Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.

Law School & Legal Education
University of Houston Law CenterJuris Doctor (J.D.) (2012)
Texas A&M UniversityBachelor of Science (B.S.) (2007)

Languages

Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:

English

Consultations

Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:

Format Options
In-person, Phone & Video

Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.

Initial Consultation Fee
Fixed Fee Consultation

Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.

Office

Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:

Physical Address
James Devlin Cypert
5847 San Felipe
Suite 2950
Houston, TX 77057
Remote Representation Available

Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.

Contact

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Direct Telephone
+1 (713) 781-0071
Law Firm Website
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