by Norma Ayoub | Aug 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Department of State has announced an expansion of its expedited B visa appointment pilot program, giving more visa applicants the chance to secure earlier interview dates. The pilot program initially launched at Mission Mexico, effective July 21, 2026. As of...
by Norma Ayoub | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Department of State has launched a new pilot program that lets B-1/B-2 visa applicants pay an extra fee to get their interview scheduled sooner. Here’s what practitioners and applicants need to know. What happened On June 9, 2026, the Department of...
by Norma Ayoub | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Having a green card gives you significant protections as a lawful permanent resident, but it doesn’t shield you from questioning, detention, or removal proceedings. A routine traffic stop, an old criminal matter, or signing the wrong document at the wrong moment...
by Norma Ayoub | Aug 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published a final rule, “9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for H-1B and L-1 Visas” (RIN 1651-AB48), that expands when the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee applies to H-1B and L-1 petitions....
by Norma Ayoub | Aug 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
For immigrant families across Houston and beyond, the fear of an ICE encounter often comes with a second, quieter fear: What happens to my family if I’m detained and can’t make a call? MiSignal is a free app built to address exactly that gap. With a single...
