by Eliud Zavala | Jun 30, 2026 | Immigration
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Trump v. Barbara that the 14th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship to nearly every child born on U.S. soil, striking down President Trump’s executive order that sought to end that... 
by Eliud Zavala | Jun 4, 2026 | Immigration, News
Every week I talk to engineers, pharmacists, and accountants in Houston working on a TN visa in Houston who still don’t fully understand what keeps their status secure. I also get calls from professionals who just received a job offer and have no idea where to... 
by Eliud Zavala | Jul 26, 2025 | Immigration
Sponsoring a foreign worker for a U.S. work visa is an employer-driven process — the company files, not the employee. Which visa you use depends on the worker’s role, their nationality, and whether you want a temporary authorization or a path to permanent... 
by Eliud Zavala | Jun 26, 2025 | Immigration
A deportation defense case in Houston begins when the Department of Homeland Security files a Notice to Appear — the NTA. That document charges you with being removable, assigns you to immigration court, and starts a clock. From that point, you either appear and fight... 
by Eliud Zavala | May 24, 2025 | Immigration
The I-601A provisional unlawful presence waiver exists for one specific situation — you are undocumented, you have a U.S. citizen or green card holder spouse or parent who would suffer extreme hardship without you, and you need to leave the U.S. for a consular... 
by Eliud Zavala | Apr 24, 2025 | Immigration
Military parole in place is still active in 2026 — and for Houston families, that distinction matters right now. USCIS has shut down several parole programs this year, but military parole in place was not among them. If you are the spouse, child, or parent of someone...
