Canadian and Mexican professionals often hit a wall when they first look into TN visa requirements. The rules sound simple on paper: a real job offer, the right profession, and proof of your credentials. But small paperwork mistakes sink strong applications every week. If you want a clear path through the process, our nonimmigrant visa services team can walk you through each step under USMCA. So, who actually qualifies for…
As of September 2, 2026, federal officials have widened their push against immigrant truck drivers across the country. The Wall Street Journal reports that immigration authorities are closing trucking schools, detaining drivers, and asking states to hand over driver data. This ICE truck driver crackdown puts immigrant CDL holders at real risk, even those with a clean record. So what does this mean if you drive a truck for a…
As of September 1, 2026, the Trump administration is weighing a Department of Homeland Security rule that would eliminate the h-4 ead work permit for spouses of H-1B visa holders. Newsweek first reported the proposal in Some H-1B Spouses Could Lose Work Permits Under Trump Proposal. If DHS finalizes the rule, thousands of spouses who currently hold an H-4 EAD would lose their ability to work in the United States.…
Wondering how much does a prenup cost before you say ‘I do’ in Texas? Most engaged couples in Houston ask this question the moment a prenup comes up, and the honest answer is that it depends on your assets and your attorney. A simple prenup takes less drafting time than a complex one. Business interests or property in more than one state add real work, and that work is what…
In August 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released new TPS guidance for Sudan, Somalia, and Ukraine. These notices affect each country differently, and only one is a termination: USCIS terminated Somalia’s designation effective August 14, 2026, and its Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) are no longer valid. Sudan’s current designation is set to expire October 19, 2026, while USCIS currently lists Ukraine’s designation as expiring October 19, 2026, though…
As of August 19, 2026, immigration attorneys are reviewing new guidance that could reshape public charge decisions. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Alert PA-2026-09 on August 18, according to the USCIS Policy Manual updates. The alert expands which public benefits officers may weigh, alongside factors like age, health, and financial status, for green card applicants. This public charge rule change takes effect September 18, 2026. 1. What…
As of August 17, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has set a firm deadline for the I-539 I-765 new form transition. The USCIS newsroom alert confirms USCIS will stop accepting current editions of Form I-539 and Form I-765 on September 15 (as also reported by the Times of India). There is no grace period. Any old edition filed on or after that date will be rejected outright. These…
As of August 25, 2026, employers who sponsor H-1B workers are watching a new proposal out of Washington. According to a Bloomberg Law report published this week, the administration wants to expand the $103,265 H-1B fee to workers already inside the US, not just new hires filed from abroad. If this H-1B visa fee increase moves forward, it would sharply raise costs for companies that sponsor or retain H-1B staff…
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…
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…