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About

Who we are

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About

Who we are

JLW Immigration Law Group values passion, tenacity, and collaboration, providing personalized and effective legal representation to help our clients achieve their immigration goals.

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Jennifer Walker Gates

Jennifer’s practice is centered on family-based immigration and visas for survivors of crime and domestic violence. She has extensive experience with complex immigration matters including federal appeals and litigation, habeas corpus, mandamus, and unreasonable delay cases under the Administrative Procedures Act, waivers of inadmissibility, and complex naturalization.

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Jacqueline L. Watson

Jacqueline is a proud El Paso native and undergraduate alum of the University of Texas at El Paso, where she studied political science and Russian. She earned her J.D. at the University of Texas School of Law. Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Jacqueline has practiced immigration law in Austin since 1999 and proudly joined JLW Immigration Law Group, formerly Walker-Gates Vela, in 2016.

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Sandra Posada

Sandra is a native of Mexico and undergraduate alum of the University of Texas at Austin. She received her bachelor’s degree in government and minored in history. She earned her J.D. from Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law. She has practiced both criminal and immigration law in Austin since 2014.

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Together, We Make History

our mission

At JLW Immigration Law Group, we are committed to making the American dream a reality for immigrants who call this country home. Our mission is to guide our clients through every step of the immigration process, helping them gain legal status, reunite with their families, and become U.S. citizens. We do this with passion, determination, and respect for those who help build the history of this country.


Together, we navigate your immigration journey.


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Our Values & Expertise

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Mission-driven

We are committed to helping you achieve legal status, reunite your family, and reach your immigration goals. Your success is our greatest motivation.

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Tenacious advocates

We fight for justice in every case and never back down from challenges. We defend your rights with dedication and determination.

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Collaborative approach

We work with you every step of the way, building a trusting relationship to achieve the best results together.

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Committed to fairness

We value diversity and treat every client with the respect and attention they deserve. Justice is at the core of what we do.

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Always learning

We stay up to date with immigration law changes, continually learning to provide you with the best possible advice.

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