How to get, keep and renew a green card: eligibility, Form I-485 and consular processing, interviews, fees, timelines and what to do when something goes wrong. Written by the immigration attorneys at Herrera Law Firm in Houston.
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… Read More »What the New Public Charge Rule Change Means for Green Card Applicants
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… Read More »Consular Processing vs Adjustment of Status: Which Green Card Route Fits You?
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… Read More »Affidavit of Support Income Requirements to Sponsor a Family Member in 2026
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… Read More »New DOL Labor Certification Rule Could Change PERM Green Card Sponsorship Process
You want a green card, but no employer will sponsor you — so the comparison usually starts with eb1 vs niw. Both the EB-1A petition… Read More »EB1 vs NIW: Which Employment Based Green Card You Can Self Petition Faster Today
You have capital ready to invest in a U.S. business, but choosing the right visa path is harder than it looks. The eb-5 vs e-2… Read More »EB-5 vs E-2 Visa: Which Investor Visa Path Fits Your Goals in 2026?
Your 2 year conditional green card has an expiration date, and if you miss it your status ends. That is why the conditional green card… Read More »Conditional Green Card Removal I-751: File Before Your 2-Year Status Expires
The employment based green card backlog 2026 is stressing out workers across Houston. So, if you filed an EB-2 or EB-3 case, you likely feel… Read More »Employment Based Green Card Backlog 2026: EB-2 and EB-3 Wait Times Explained
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… Read More »H-1B to Green Card Timeline 2026: Your Complete Employment-Based Immigration Pathway Guide
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… Read More »Green Card to Citizenship Timeline 2026: How Long After Getting Your Green Card Can You Apply?
