Texas Immigration Law Blog
H1-B visa denials continue to increase
The Trump administration has taken a harder stance on immigration in many ways. One those is in the number of H1-B visas it’s denying. A new analysis from the National Foundation for American policy found that more highly skilled foreign-born workers have been denied...
Our Pro Bono Client Received his Green Card!!
All approvals are special at our office, but some of them are held very close to our hearts. This is the case for a child we represented in his Special Immigrant Juvenile Status request. This is a special immigration benefit available to children under 21 years of age...
USCIS Furloughs Cancelled (for now!)
USCIS recently announced they cancelled the plans to furlough about three-quarters of the agency's workforce at the end of this month. The agency announced they have sufficient funds to continue normal operations until at least the end of the fiscal year, which ends...
USCIS Implements DHS Guidance on DACA
USCIS has finally announced the implementation of the new DACA guidelines. Effective immediately, USCIS will: Reject all initial DACA applications when the requestor has never been granted DACA in the past, DACA renewal requests will continue to be accepted and...
Why does immigration want my medical exam?
Medical exams by an authorized physician are a key part of any application for an immigrant visa or green card. This is done to evaluate the applicant's health-related inadmissibility grounds. During the medical exam, the doctor will make sure you have all the...
Is new asylum restriction good for public health, or ‘discrimination’?
A proposed rule by the federal government would deny asylum to foreign nationals if they come from, or recently passed through, certain countries. Immigration officials say the rule would protect national security by slowing the spread of communicable diseases like...
Public Charge Rule Allowed to be Implemented in Most States
On July 29, a federal court had ruled that the government could not enforce the public charge rule during the pandemic. This was a much welcomed announcement since many immigrant families are being severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new rules would...
USCIS Fees are Going up on October 2, 2020!
It is final! USCIS announced today they are increasing many application fees starting on October 2, 2020. Some of these fees are increasing significantly, including the fee for Naturalization applications, which is going from $640 to $1,160. Asylum applicants, who...
What’s an Affidavit of Support and Why do I need one?
Are you requesting a green card and you are being told you need an Affidavit of Support? You're not alone! An Affidavit of Support is a requirement for most immigrants seeking a green card and it serves to show that they have adequate financial support and are not...
My green card is expiring! What do I do?
Given the current delays by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, many green card renewal applicants have seen their estimated processing timelines come and go and they have yet to receive their new green cards. A green card is essential to show that the...
