Immigration Blog

The EB-5 fee rule from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is final. On Sept. 30, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security published the final rule in the Federal Register (91 FR 61940). It adjusts fees for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and codifies parts of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. BAL…

A sudden silence from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can feel like the floor dropped out from under your green card case. If you’re facing marriage fraud USCIS suspicion, the fear is real: a denied petition, a canceled interview, even a criminal record. Real couples get flagged every year over small things, like a…

Facing a removal case feels like your whole future hangs on one decision. Many families have heard that immigration officers can choose not to enforce. That choice is called prosecutorial discretion, and for years it changed everything for people with deep roots in Houston. In 2026 it works very differently. How does a prosecutorial discretion…

Filing for a green card can feel overwhelming when you don’t know which papers U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) actually wants. A missing form or an expired document can stall your case for months. This green card application checklist walks you through every form, ID, and proof you need before you mail your packet…

Renewing your DACA status in Houston can feel confusing, especially with policy shifts hitting the news almost every month. A single mistake on your renewal form can delay your work permit for months or put your status at risk without warning. Vega & Associates has watched these cases closely for years, and we built this…

Missing one date can end your protection. If you’re a national of a designated country, you need to know how to apply for TPS before your window closes. Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, lets eligible people stay and work in the U.S. without fear of removal. But TPS does not renew itself. You must file…

A visa mistake or an old conviction can turn your world upside down overnight. So, who can be deported from the United States? The list is longer than most families expect. Green card holders, visa holders, and undocumented immigrants all face deportation risk under certain conditions. Deportation law covers crimes, fraud, and even paperwork errors….

Want a U.S. green card through investment instead of a job offer or family sponsor? The EB5 green card path does exactly that. The EB5 green card lets you and your family earn permanent residency by putting capital into a qualifying American business. But it comes with strict U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rules…

Getting a hearing notice from immigration court is unsettling. The letter lists a date, a courtroom, and confusing legal terms. Understanding the difference between master calendar and individual immigration court hearings turns that confusion into a clear plan. Most removal proceedings move through two separate hearing types before a judge rules on your case. First…

Finding the right immigration lawyer The Woodlands families trust can feel overwhelming when a case involves a spouse, a job offer, or a pending deadline. Immigration law changes fast, and one missed form can delay a green card by months. Vega & Associates has spent over 45 years guiding Houston-area families through visas, green cards,…