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...
by Norma Ayoub | Jul 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’ve spent any time around immigration law, you’ve probably heard terms like “legal,” “illegal,” “status,” and “lawful presence” used as if they all mean the same thing. They don’t — and the...
by Norma Ayoub | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
For years, many travelers have assumed that leaving the United States is a routine, immigration-free process. That assumption is no longer valid — and foreign nationals departing the U.S. should be aware of significant changes now in effect. A Long Time Coming: The...
