H-1B, L-1, TN and other work visas, PERM labor certification, investor visas and the EB-1 to EB-5 employment-based green cards. Guides for employers, sponsored workers and investors from Herrera Law Firm in Houston.
_Last updated: November 12, 2026._ The U.S. State Department has ordered an immigrant visa interview pause at every American embassy and consulate worldwide. The freeze,… Read More »State Department’s Immigrant Visa Interview Pause: What Applicants Need to Know
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… Read More »TN Visa Requirements Explained: Who Qualifies and How to Apply Under USMCA
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… Read More »DHS Proposal Could End the H-4 EAD Work Permit for H-1B Spouses
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… Read More »H-1B Visa Fee Increase: $103,000 Fee May Expand To Workers Already In The US
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… Read More »L-1 vs H-1B Visa: The Smarter Route to Transfer Executive Talent to Your Houston Office
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 want to open a business in America, but the e2 visa cost keeps you guessing. Most investors go looking for one clear number, and… Read More »E2 Visa Cost in 2026: What Foreign Investors Really Pay to Launch a U.S. Business
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?
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
