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Your trusted advocate in Immigration & Nationality Law, representing clients with family and employment immigration in all 50 states and abroad.

provides a variety of legal client services, including immigration law, personal injury law, business law and real estate transactions. With years of experience and a history of success, we serve individuals, entrepreneurs, startups and small to mid-sized businesses! At our firm, we take great pride in providing our clients with personalized, affordable and high-quality representation. If you would like to learn more about our firm and how we could assist you, please contact us today by filling out our website contact form, by calling (832) 569-1110 or by emailing us at [email protected].

08/28/2026

Immigrant visa interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad are being cancelled or rescheduled as consular officers receive new training focused on Public Charge.

If you are going through consular processing, swipe through this carousel to understand what is happening and how to prepare.

Preparation matters now more than ever.

Schedule a consultation at AskRal.as.me

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

08/26/2026

Some clients leave on a good note. Others leave such a lasting impression that they inspire a brand-new office policy. 😂😭

You live, you learn, and you update the engagement agreement accordingly.

08/25/2026

$103,265 to file an H-1B petition? That is what USCIS is proposing.

DHS has proposed a new $103,265 additional fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions, on top of other applicable filing fees.

But before you panic, this is only a proposed rule. It is NOT final.

And yes, this is separate from the other $100,000 H-1B payment you may have heard about.

There is a lot more to this proposal, including who would actually be affected and which H-1B petitions would be exempt.

Read the carousel for the full breakdown and what employers and H-1B workers need to know.

Save and share this with someone navigating the H-1B process.

08/24/2026

A major immigration policy just got struck down, and if your immigrant visa case has been stuck, you need to know what this means.

Since January, immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries had been paused, leaving some applicants unable to receive visas even after moving through the consular process.

Now, a federal judge has struck down that policy — and cases refused solely because of the 75-country policy must be set aside and reconsidered.

Note: This is different from the separate 39-country ban. If your country appears on both lists, your visa may still be restricted because the 39-country ban remains in place.

And remember: this ruling does not necessarily mean your case will automatically restart.

Swipe through the carousel to understand what was struck down, who is affected, and what you should be doing now.

Save this post and share it with someone whose immigrant visa case has been delayed or placed on hold.

08/21/2026

Please remember to check on your immigration attorney.

Between unpredictable denials, RFEs asking for evidence we already submitted, and NTAs being issued while cases are still ongoing… we are going through it over here.

A simple “How are you doing, Attorney?” goes a long way these days.

Signed,
Your immigration attorney who is also trying to survive this administration.

08/20/2026

Would you pay $750 for a chance to get a U.S. visa interview within 10 business days?

The State Department is testing a new Paid Expedite option for certain B-1/B-2 visa applicants, but paying the fee does not guarantee a visa approval.

There are also strict rules on refunds, rescheduling, eligibility, and where the program is currently available.

Swipe through the carousel before you pay.

We break down who qualifies, what the $750 actually gets you, and what applicants should know before choosing the faster appointment.

Save this post and share it with someone waiting for a U.S. visa interview.

08/19/2026

Green card applicants: USCIS just changed the public charge rules, and the new guidance takes effect September 18, 2026.

The change could affect many family-based and employment-based applicants, and USCIS will now take a broader look at an applicant’s overall financial circumstances, including certain public benefits.

But not everyone is subject to the rule, and some humanitarian categories remain exempt.

Read through the carousel to see who is affected, who is exempt, what USCIS will consider, and what applicants should do before filing.

Save this post and share it with someone preparing to apply for a green card.

08/18/2026

🚨 If you have Advance Parole, a pending immigration application, and a prior overstay, watch this before you travel.

In this video, I broke down the major new update concerning Advance Parole and why international travel now requires even more caution.

You can still travel with Advance Parole, but if you previously accumulated unlawful presence, leaving the U.S. can now trigger the 3-year or 10-year unlawful presence bar.

That means someone with a pending adjustment application who leaves after an overstay could potentially lose the ability to complete the green card process inside the U.S. and instead have to pursue consular processing abroad, with any applicable waiver issues addressed before returning.

So, an approved Advance Parole document does not automatically mean it is safe for you to travel.

If you have an overstay or complicated immigration history, have your case reviewed before getting on that flight.

📌 Save this and share it with someone traveling on Advance Parole.

08/14/2026

Had a baby in the U.S. while on a visitor visa? That trip may still matter today.

The State Department has announced a new Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force focused on reviewing possible misuse of visitor visas and examining travel histories.

Important: giving birth in the U.S. is not automatically the immigration violation. The bigger issue is what you told the U.S. government about the purpose of your trip and whether your actions matched those representations.

Past trips, old DS-160s, entry records, and what happened after you arrived can come back into focus years later.

According to the State Department, more than 600 visas have already been revoked worldwide through the Task Force’s efforts.

If you previously traveled while pregnant, gave birth during a visitor-visa trip, or have concerns about what was stated on a prior visa application, do not guess your way through your next immigration filing. Review your history first.

Save this post. Share it with someone who needs to know.

Follow Ral Obioha, J.D LLM for clear U.S. immigration updates.

Schedule a consultation with this Board-Certified Immigration Attorney at AskRal.as.me.

08/12/2026

For this Client Spotlight, we’re celebrating another successful day at the San Antonio Field Office.

Fiancé visa approved.

Green card approved.

And another client moving forward in their immigration journey.

There’s nothing quite like watching a case we’ve worked hard to prepare turn into the result our client has been waiting for.

Another happy client, another milestone worth celebrating. On to the next one.

My team and I put a lot of work into making sure our clients walk into these moments prepared, confident, and with their cases in the best shape possible.

The wins are theirs, but we are always grateful to be part of the journey.

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