USCIS has proposed raising the N-400 citizenship application fee in 2026, and the change has plenty of Houston families asking what it means for their timeline. The proposal is not final yet, so the current fees still apply: $710 to file online and $760 to file on paper. But there is a catch most coverage misses. The same proposed rule that would raise the fee would also eliminate the N-400…
If you are on an H-1B visa, few questions loom larger than how long the wait for a green card will really be. Skilled workers often wait years — sometimes decades — before they receive one, and where you were born can change that wait dramatically. Knowing how the process actually unfolds makes it far easier to plan around your career and your family. At Herrera Law Firm, our Houston…
USCIS N-400 Rejection Reasons 2026: Why Your Citizenship Application Got Denied and How to Appeal
July 27, 2026
July 27, 2026
Hector Herrera
By: Hector Herrera
US Citizenship and Naturalization
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A denial letter from USCIS can be a gut punch. After months of waiting, paying the fees, and showing up to the interview, hearing USCIS say no can feel like the door has closed for good. Usually, it hasn’t. Understanding why an N-400 gets denied is the first step to fixing the problem. Most denials are not permanent — many applicants who get denied can appeal, refile, or resolve the…
Green Card to Citizenship Timeline 2026: How Long After Getting Your Green Card Can You Apply?
July 25, 2026
July 25, 2026
Hector Herrera
By: Hector Herrera
US Citizenship and Naturalization
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You got your green card. Now you want to know: how long until you can apply for citizenship? The green card to citizenship timeline confuses a lot of permanent residents. Most people assume it is always five years. But that is not always true. The timeline depends on how you got your green card and your current situation. At Herrera Law Firm, immigration attorney Hector Herrera has helped thousands of…