Margaret Ferran

Margaret is an Associate in BAL’s Dallas office. She brings a refined focus and unwavering dedication to supporting immigrants in the U.S. through employment-based immigration matters. Margaret’s legal journey is rooted in her commitment to empowering individuals and businesses to achieve their immigration goals. She emphasizes transparent communication, strong client relationships and genuine care for every case.

Margaret’s experience covers a wide spectrum of employment-based immigration. She expertly handles H-1B, L-1, O-1, E-2, R-1, B-1/B-2, F-1, J-1, P-1, TN and U nonimmigrant visas, as well as EB-1A, EB-1B, EB-2 NIW I-140 petitions, PERM applications, requests for evidence, notices of intent to revoke and notices of intent to deny. Margaret is experienced in building persuasive, client-focused arguments based on case law, USCIS policy and administrative precedent. Leveraging her expertise in navigating complex visa and green card petitions, she supports individual professionals and employers with precision, empathy and strategic insight.

Margaret’s passion for immigration law is rooted in personal and professional experiences. She has witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by her friends, community members and their families in navigating the complex immigration legal system and attendant political challenges. Their stories of resilience and opportunity resonated deeply with her, reinforcing her belief that supporting immigrants strengthens families, communities and society. Her own journey through education, moving across states and pursuing new opportunities has deepened her appreciation for the courage it takes to start anew in a different country. That perspective drew her to immigration law during law school, where her early work with families and professionals showed her the life-changing impact of a single visa or green card approval. Ever since, she has approached every case with empathy, dedication and a genuine commitment to helping clients achieve their goals.

Margaret is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. A proud Arkansas native now practicing in Dallas, she maintains a lifelong connection to the arts, reflecting her passion for storytelling and performance. Off the clock, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, pampering their two dogs and taking care of her ever-growing collection of houseplants.