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 That assumption is no longer valid — and foreign nationals departing the U.S. should be aware of significant changes now in effect.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...
by Norma Ayoub | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court issued its 6-3 decision in Mullin v. Doe, Nos. 25–1083 and 25–1084, reversing the lower court orders that had blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria and Haiti. The Court’s ruling removes all...
by Norma Ayoub | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Department of State has issued a temporary final rule creating an optional $750 fee for expedited B-1/B-2 nonimmigrant visa interview appointments. This new option takes effect July 1, 2026 and runs through December 31, 2026. What Is the Expedited Appointment...
by Norma Ayoub | Jun 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
USCIS has announced the opening of a new Asylum Office location in San Antonio, Texas — and it directly affects asylum applicants in the Houston area. What You Need to Know Beginning May 28, 2026, individuals who filed for asylum with USCIS and reside within the...
