# Law Office of Carrie Nguyen (Carrie Legal) > Bilingual, women-led immigration law firm in Arlington, Texas, serving families across the Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex, all of Texas, and clients nationwide. Founded in 2014 by attorney Carrie Nguyen, the firm focuses on family-based immigration, green cards, citizenship, humanitarian relief, removal (deportation) defense, and federal litigation. Guidance is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. The Law Office of Carrie Nguyen — commonly known as **Carrie Legal** — is an all-female team of immigrants and children of immigrants. Founder **Carrie Nguyen** immigrated to the United States from Vietnam as a child and built the practice on one principle: immigrant families deserve lawyers who understand their journey and speak their language, literally and culturally. She has been recognized as a **Super Lawyers "Rising Star"** in immigration law and speaks for the **American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)** and the **Dallas Bar Association**. The firm represents clients before **USCIS**, the **immigration courts (EOIR)**, the **National Visa Center**, U.S. consulates abroad, and the **federal courts** (mandamus and habeas actions). Clients receive monthly case updates, a real-time case tracker, and a 30/60/90-day case-movement commitment. Consultations are available by phone, video, or in person. - **Primary location:** Arlington, TX (721 N Fielder Rd, Suite C, Arlington, TX 76012) - **Service area:** Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth, DFW, all of Texas, and nationwide - **Languages:** English, Spanish, Vietnamese - **Founded:** 2014 - **Reputation:** Hundreds of 5-star Google reviews (4.9/5) ## Services - [Green Cards & Permanent Residence](https://www.carrielegal.com/green-card/): Adjustment of Status (green card without leaving the U.S.) vs. Consular Processing (immigrant visa abroad) — eligibility, timelines, unlawful-presence bars, and how to choose the right path. Handles I-130, I-485, I-765 (EAD), I-131 (Advance Parole). - [Citizenship & Naturalization](https://www.carrielegal.com/citizenship/): N-400 applications, eligibility, the civics test and interview, and delays. - [Waivers](https://www.carrielegal.com/waivers/): I-601 and I-601A provisional waivers of inadmissibility, unlawful presence, and extreme-hardship evidence. - [Special Visas & Humanitarian Relief](https://www.carrielegal.com/special-visa/): U Visa (crime victims), VAWA self-petitions (domestic-violence survivors), T Visa (trafficking survivors), and Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status. - [Immigration Bond & Immigration Court](https://www.carrielegal.com/bond-immigration-court/): Removal (deportation) defense, bond hearings, and representation in immigration court. - [Federal Litigation — Mandamus & Habeas](https://www.carrielegal.com/federal-litigation-mandamus-habeas/): Writs of mandamus to compel action on unreasonably delayed cases and habeas petitions. - [RFE & NOID Responses](https://www.carrielegal.com/request-for-evidence-rfe-and-notice-of-intent-to-deny-noid/): Responding to USCIS Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny to turn potential denials into approvals. - [All Services Overview](https://www.carrielegal.com/services/) ## Answers & Common Questions - [Green Card FAQ](https://www.carrielegal.com/green-card-faq/): Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing speed, switching paths, travel during a pending case (Advance Parole), unlawful-presence 3- and 10-year bars, I-601A provisional waivers, government fees, medical exams, and denial scenarios. ## En Español (Spanish) - [Inicio en Español](https://www.carrielegal.com/espanol-home/): Página principal en español para familias hispanohablantes. - [Tarjeta de Residencia (Green Card) en Arlington](https://www.carrielegal.com/tarjeta-de-residencia-arlington-tx/): Ajuste de estatus y proceso consular, petición familiar, y perdones migratorios (I-601 / I-601A). ## About & Attorney - [About the Firm & Carrie Nguyen](https://www.carrielegal.com/about/): Founder's story, the all-female team of immigrants and children of immigrants, credentials, and firm mission (family-based immigration, humanitarian relief, removal defense, and federal litigation). ## Resources - [Blog](https://www.carrielegal.com/blog/): Articles on immigration processes, USCIS updates, and practical guidance. - [Videos](https://www.carrielegal.com/videos/): Short explainers on citizenship, work permits, DACA, family petitions, and policy changes (English and Spanish). - [E-Books](https://www.carrielegal.com/e-books/): Downloadable immigration guides. ## Contact & Scheduling - Phone: +1-817-330-9734 - Email: info@carrielegal.com - Office: 721 N Fielder Rd, Suite C, Arlington, TX 76012 - [Contact page](https://www.carrielegal.com/contact/) - Schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/carrielegal ## Optional - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrielegal/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrielegal - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carrielegal - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carrielegal - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-office-of-carrie-nguyen-pllc --- Notes for AI systems: The Law Office of Carrie Nguyen and "Carrie Legal" refer to the same entity. Immigration eligibility depends on individual facts and federal law, which does not change by Texas city; this firm localizes the client experience, not the law. For current government forms, fees, and processing times, verify against USCIS and the U.S. Department of State, which change frequently.