At Farmer Law PC, we offer world-class communication and responsiveness to all of our clients and our comprehensive approach can simplify even the most complicated of visa programs. Regardless of how large or small your job is, we have the workforce solution for you.
Annalee Patel is an Associate Attorney at Farmer Law PC, where she primarily focuses on non-immigrant and immigrant petitions. She is passionate about human rights and educating Clients throughout the complex, confusing immigration process in order to actualize their goals.
She pursued these passions by starting out in asylum-based immigration before pivoting to employment-based immigration where she started with L-1A and L-2B petitions. Annalee then accumulated experience with complex immigrant visa petitions, such as EB-1, EB-2, and I-485 Adjust of Status petitions. She also has experience representing clients in removal defense proceedings, filing I-601 and I-601A applications, and other visa petitions.
Annalee is based in Dallas, TX where she continues to develop her immigration knowledge with her enthusiasm to learn and help through pro bono work to ensure people have access to immigration resources without having to feel alone against an intimidating, complex immigration system.
Potential U.S. Government Shutdown in October 2025: What Employers and Visa Applicants Need to Know We would like to inform you that a U.S. federal government shutdown is possible at the start of Fiscal Year 2026, on October 1, 2025, due to ongoing budget negotiations in Congress. While no shutdown has been officially announced, we…
Navigating TPS Updates: Risks, Alternatives, and Compliance for Businesses Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian program that allows nationals from certain countries experiencing conflict, disaster, or other extraordinary conditions to live and work legally in the United States. While TPS provides vital relief for individuals, it is designed to be temporary and does not…
Presidential Proclamation Restricting Entry of H-1B Workers On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, effective 12:01 a.m. EDT, September 21, 2025, and expiring after one year (subject to extension). The proclamation invokes INA §212(f) and imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B workers seeking to enter…
ICE Worksite Visit Guidelines Who is ICE? The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was established in 2003. ICE was granted by the Congress a unique combination of civil and criminal authorities in answer to the tragic events on 9/11. Leveraging those authorities, ICE is primarily responsible for immigration enforcement in the interior of the…
Ready for Next Year? Get Prepared with the H-2B Visa The H-2B visa program continues to be an essential tool for U.S. employers facing seasonal or peak-load labor shortages. In a recent webinar hosted by our team, we discussed the fundamentals of the program, common challenges, and strategies that employers can use to improve their…
USCIS Clarifies Discretionary Factors in Immigration Benefit Requests On August 19, 2025, USCIS updated its Policy Manual to clarify how officers apply discretion in certain benefit requests. The update is effective immediately and applies to pending and future requests. USCIS officers must weigh positive vs. negative factors when discretion is required. Any connection to terrorism, antisemitic extremism, or anti-American activity carries overwhelming…
I-94s, Grace Periods, & Compliance: What Employers Need to Know About Legal Status Verification At Farmer Law PC, we regularly remind clients that entering the U.S. legally does not automatically mean a worker is in full compliance with immigration regulations. One of the most important—but often overlooked—documents in confirming lawful status is the Form I-94. In…
The EB-3 Visa Lawyers Guide: Navigating Your Path to U.S. Employment In the intricate world of U.S. immigration, securing a pathway for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers to live and work permanently in the United States involves navigating the EB-3 program. Given the complexity and the stakes involved in this process, partnering with…
Navigating the J-1 Visa Without the Two-Year Home Residency Requirement For many international visitors on a J-1 visa, the prospect of the Two-Year Home Residency Requirement—often simply referred to as the “two-year rule”—can pose significant planning and career development challenges. This rule mandates certain J-1 visa holders to return to their home country for…
Guide to the H-2A Visa Program in 2024 The H-2A Visa Program is designed to address the challenges faced by American farmers in filling their employment gaps. As the demand for agricultural workers remains steady, this program enables farmers to hire skilled workers from other countries. In this blog, we provide a brief overview of the…
What You Need To Know About H-2B Visa Sponsors 2024 Due to the current labor shortages faced by many businesses in the United States, there has been an increase in the exploration of hiring foreign workers through programs such as the H-2B visa. The H-2B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire nonimmigrant workers for…
Guide to the H-2B Visa Program in 2024 With the global economy in constant flux, many U.S. employers rely on foreign labor to fill temporary non-agricultural positions. The H-2B visa program is a popular route through which qualified and eligible foreign workers are connected with employers to fill diverse roles across various industries. This guide…
The attorneys at Farmer Law PC understand the value of a diversified workforce and are adept at navigating every facet of immigration law. We offer comprehensive solutions for all of your labor shortages. Our team locates honest, accomplished workers to provide employers with exceptional talent from every corner of the globe.