Law Office of Cecilia Castillo Bernstein, PLLC

08/06/2024

This is a special challenge for my Texas and Monterrey friends. We’re so close to fall!

01/01/2024

Have a great 2024!

07/17/2023

I am thrilled to share that I have been voted as one of Austin’s top immigration attorneys for the second year in a row! Thank you to all of the Austin attorneys who voted for me and congratulations to all of the talented and hard-working attorneys who also received this honor from Austin Monthly.

05/25/2023

The election of 2024 is in the news. Going from Permanent Resident to Citizen can take a year or more, so you can help your candidates win by reminding your like-minded friends who are eligible to get the process started soon.

02/21/2023

Celebrating the Longhorns’ basketball win this weekend with my UT Law mentee!

01/25/2023

If you are thinking about getting engaged, and you are not both US citizens, talk to an immigration lawyer BEFORE you pop the question. To schedule a consultation PM or email us.

01/09/2023

USCIS has started the process to increase filing fees, so schedule a consult today and file before the fees increase!

05/07/2022

“Historically, refugees acclimate well to their new lives in the United States. They are dedicated employees, start businesses at high rates, and are more likely than other groups to apply for citizenship, according to the American Immigration Council. But their odds of a smooth adjustment depend greatly on how we—as government, community, business leaders, and caring individuals—support them in their transition to become residents and eventually Americans.”

– Spencer J. Cox, Governor of Utah, in "The U.S. needs to prepare for more refugees. Our Afghan experience has shown us what we can do better," Fortune Magazine

05/04/2022

What do chickens have to do with law? Some offices have fish tanks or office dogs, my temporary outside office includes cute chicks as part of the scenery until it gets too hot and I have to go hide inside.

12/27/2021

2021 was better than 2020
for most. May 2022 be even better!

11/30/2021

I encourage you to donate to this group which does fantastic work in Northern Mexico. I have visited their locations and it is amazing how they do so much with so little money. Mexico has been having a rough decade, and mental health is so important, so please keep them in mind as you plan your donations for 2021 and 2022.

Act now to double your support for victims of violence!

Your help will allow us to provide free and low price mental health services for people living in violent situations in Northern Mexico. We have received a generous offer to match donations made by the end of the year up to $25,000, so click below to make your donation today!

https://instdepsi.causevox.com/

07/19/2021

Una familia en el suroeste de Austin busca a alguien responsable y con mucha energia para ayudar con el cuidado de dos niñas, de cuatro años y 16 meses. Los padres trabajan en casa y estan disponibles para apoyar en caso de berrinches o actividades que requieran mas adultos presentes. El trabajo tambien incluye algo de limpieza ligera (recoger jugetes, poner platos en lavavajillas, etc.). Buscamos a alguien de tiempo completo pero somos flexibles con los horarios. Necesitan ser no-fumadores y tener la vacuna de covid. Estamos ofeciendo $20 dolares la hora y usaremos un servicio para pagar impuestos.