While social media is an effective way for Texas residents to spread messages, it also is one of the worst offenders when it comes to enabling bad information. Bad information can lead to serious consequences, especially when it comes to immigration law. For instance,...
Immigration
Some immigrants express concern about unemployment filing
Some legal immigrants in Texas may be concerned that applying for unemployment could affect the status of their green card application. In part, this is based in fear over the Trump administration's "public charge" rule. This has to do with whether immigrants seek...
Lawsuit filed against immigration officials in visa denial
A company in Texas that wishes to hire a foreign national might pursue an EB-1 visa in some cases, which is for individuals who can demonstrate that they have an extraordinary ability within their profession. However, when the organization that owns the Buffalo...
How military members can file naturalization paperwork
Individuals in Texas who have served in the military or are currently in the military can apply to become naturalized citizens online. Furthermore, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says that military personnel can also receive notices from immigration...
Deportation of reality TV cast member upheld on appeal
Texans who are having immigration issues and facing the prospect of deportation have reason to be concerned about what the future holds. The process of deportation can be complex. Keeping track of prominent cases such as one in which a reality television cast member...
What to know about L-1B visas
Employers that have a presence in several countries may be able to relocate a foreign employee to Texas through the L-1B program. It bestows a special status to a professional with specialized knowledge who plans to come to the United States in an effort to further a...
Training programs available to foreign nationals
Foreign nationals who are interested in furthering their careers may be able to take part in training programs held in Texas or other states. Individuals who are seeking to partake in these programs will first need to receive an H-3 visa. To qualify for the visa, an...
Immigration concerns for parents adopting internationally
A growing number of parents in Texas and throughout the country have made the decision to adopt internationally. People may be focused on the adoption process itself, but it can be important to remember that international adoption is also an immigration matter. There...
County commissioners approve legal aid program for immigrants
Many Houston residents are foreign-born and lacking immigration documents that are needed to live and work in the United States. In fact, more than one quarter of the population of Harris County is made up of people that were born outside of the United States. On Feb....
Judge overrules USCIS in H-1B visa case
For many companies in Texas, H-1B visas are an important way of bringing skilled, highly educated foreign workers to the United States. In many cases, these visas ease the entry of skilled tech workers, often educated at leading American universities. However,...
