Being apart from the person you love is hard. You want them here now, not months from now. Many couples ask our family immigration attorneys in Houston the same question first. The fiance visa vs marriage visa decision shapes your timeline, your budget, and your stress level. So, which path gets your partner here faster? A K-1 fiance visa moves your partner to the U.S. before the wedding. A marriage…
Supreme Court Border Policy Case: What the Trump Administration’s Petition Means
The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a border policy ruling that limits a key enforcement tool. The administration filed its petition after the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals sided against the policy. You can confirm the petition’s current status on the Supreme Court’s official docket at supremecourt.gov. This Supreme Court border policy case could change how asylum and border-crossing rules work nationwide. Our immigration attorneys…
U.S. immigration officials are preparing what could become the largest mass visa revocation in the nation’s history. According to a PBS NewsHour report, the Trump administration plans to revoke visas for up to 200,000 foreign nationals who applied for or are seeking asylum. The revocations would not necessarily mean immediate deportation — most pending asylum cases would be recategorized and keep their pending status, though holders would lose their visitor…
As of August 28, 2026, applicants from the 75 countries hit by January’s immigrant visa pause have new reason for cautious optimism. A federal judge struck down the ban on August 21, 2026: in the 75 country visa ban ruling, the court found Secretary of State Marco Rubio exceeded his authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The decision requires immigrant visa processing to resume on a case-by-case basis…
Thinking about starting a business in the United States without a green card? Every year, thousands of entrepreneurs form an LLC for Non US Residents without ever setting foot in the country. Federal law does not require U.S. citizenship to own a company here. But a non-resident LLC does not grant you a visa or work permit on its own. That distinction matters for your taxes and your immigration plans.…
Consular Processing vs Adjustment of Status: Which Green Card Route Fits You?
Choosing between consular processing vs adjustment of status can feel like a coin toss with your future on the line. You might already live in Houston with a pending family petition, or you might be waiting overseas for a consulate date. Either way, the wrong choice can add months of delay, extra travel costs, or even a denied application. USA.gov’s immigration overview shows why picking the right route matters from…
Affidavit of Support Income Requirements to Sponsor a Family Member in 2026
Sponsoring a family member for a green card comes with one big hurdle: money. The affidavit of support proves you can support your relative without government help. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) uses this affidavit of support, known as Form I-864, to test your income. So, what happens if your paycheck falls short? Many sponsors assume it’s over, but you have real options. At Herrera Law Firm, founder Hector…
Growing companies often need one thing fast: a trusted employee inside their U.S. office. That need raises the L-1 vs H-1B visa question for many Houston employers. Each visa route moves talent differently, and the best fit turns on how your business is set up. The L-1 visa works well for companies with a qualifying office abroad. But the H-1B visa fits specialty occupation roles subject to a yearly cap…
New DOL Labor Certification Rule Could Change PERM Green Card Sponsorship Process
As of August 17, 2026, the Department of Labor is preparing a new DOL labor certification rule. The change could reshape how employers sponsor foreign workers for green cards. Immigration analyst Stuart Anderson first reported the news on August 10, 2026, in a DOL rule report on employer sponsorship. His report says the rule could tighten PERM labor certification and add new hurdles for companies and immigrants. The source has…
USCIS Deny Without RFE Policy: What Changed and What You Should Do Now
As of Aug. 5, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can deny a green card, work permit, or citizenship case without first sending a Request for Evidence or a Notice of Intent to Deny. The change took effect Aug. 5, 2026, according to a USCIS policy alert from USCIS. This USCIS deny without RFE policy reverses years of standard practice that gave applicants a chance to fix missing paperwork.…