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?
August 26, 2026
August 26, 2026
Hector Herrera
By: Hector Herrera
Green Cards & Permanent Resident Status
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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
August 24, 2026
August 24, 2026
Hector Herrera
By: Hector Herrera
Green Cards & Permanent Resident Status
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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
August 22, 2026
August 22, 2026
Hector Herrera
By: Hector Herrera
Immigration Legal Services
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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
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
Hector Herrera
By: Hector Herrera
Immigration Legal Services
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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.…
Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Trump’s Aug. 6 Order Means for Your Family
August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026
Hector Herrera
By: Hector Herrera
US Citizenship and Naturalization
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Families across Houston are asking what the new birthright citizenship executive order means for their children. President Trump signed the order on Aug. 6, 2026 — one of two executive orders issued that day — limiting birthright citizenship in cases tied to birth tourism and surrogacy. The White House confirmed the details in its fact sheet on the birthright citizenship executive orders, and the order is new enough that its…
7 Questions to Ask an Immigration Lawyer Before You Hire One in Houston
August 16, 2026
August 16, 2026
Hector Herrera
By: Hector Herrera
Immigration Legal Services
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Picking the wrong immigration lawyer can cost you months, thousands of dollars, and even your case. So before you sign a retainer, you need the right questions to ask an immigration lawyer. Houston has dozens of firms competing for your business, and not all of them handle your case type well. Some attorneys hand your file to a paralegal on day one. Others charge vague fees that balloon later. U.S.…