Mark H; Immigration

Immigration Lawyer. Almost all of my clients are foreign-born post-doc researchers or engineers working at U.S. universities or high-tech companies.

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Great news--Green Card approved in only three (3) months! Filed the NIW-based Form I-485 Adjustment package on 2/23/26 and the Green Card was approved on 5/30/26. Fastest approval of an I-485 case I've seen since before COVID.

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Wow! My client's Form I-765 work card application just got approved in only 5 weeks , no premium processing. The I-765 was part of an NIW-based I-485 Adjustment package. (Filed 4/20/26, approved 5/29/26)

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Here’s how to prove "National Importance" in an National Interest Waiver (NIW) #immigration case https://t.co/QiSE7y1QEX

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Wow-USCIS does something right. Just got an employment-based Form I-485 #immigration case approved in just under six months. Based on an approved EB2 National Interest Waiver. Well done, USCIS. Keep it up!

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Received an approval on a National Interest Waiver (NIW) #immigration case for a researcher (PhD in Nursing) working in Tennessee.

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Big News--I just published my new book: The National Interest Waiver--based on 25 Years Experience. https://t.co/wqUg5moIPT via @LinkedIn

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Check out my latest article: March Visa Bulletin is CURRENT in EB2 for all countries except India and China https://t.co/3enq3pH2B2 via @LinkedIn

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Check out my latest article: Immigration for Researchers; USCIS AAO says Peer Reviewed articles satisfy “National Importance” under Dhanasar. https://t.co/F56fmKd8rV via @LinkedIn

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Check out my latest article: Immigration for Researchers & Engineers: The NIW is a great Green Card option https://t.co/g7QsjKMnmZ via @LinkedIn

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Had a wonderful time talking about National Interest Waivers at today's TexasBarCLE Advanced #Immigration Law course in Houston. Special thanks to my co-panelist, Lisa Sotelo of the Sotelo Immigration Law Group for traveling down from Dallas to participate.

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Received an approval on a National Interest Waiver (NIW) #immigration case for a researcher (Master's Degree, completing PhD) working in the field of Environmental & Water Resources Engineering in Florida

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Received an approval on an Outstanding Researcher #Immigration case for a Materials Science, Nanotechnology & Surface Science Engineering researcher in Texas.

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Honored to be chosen to be a speaker at the State Bar of Texas 24th Annual Advanced Immigration Law Course, scheduled for February 5-6, 2026 in Houston, TX. My presentation will focus on National Interest Waivers for Researchers and Engineers.

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Check out my latest article, "Green Cards for Researchers: Recent NIW Approvals" https://t.co/tGLZpccIzh via @LinkedIn

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Received an approval on a National Interest Waiver (NIW) #immigration case for a researcher in West Virginia whose work focuses on African History, specifically the impact of British Colonial rule.

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Received an approval on a National Interest Waiver (NIW) #immigration case for a lawyer whose expertise is Law and Public Policy, including work on privacy rights in the context of the Internet and social media.

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Had a great day with 2 organizations: First, a meeting of the TX Advisory Committee of the US Commission on Civil Rights (member since 2021). Second, a meeting of the State Bar of TX Immigration & Nationality Committee (Chair 2009–11; reappointed June '24). Honored to be involved

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Check out my latest article: Proving “Positive Economic Effects” in NIW immigration cases for researchers. https://t.co/lMV6vQKMxw via @LinkedIn

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Received an approval on a EB1A Alien of Extraordinary Ability #immigration case for a Petroleum Engineer working in Texas. (Filed through Premium Processing, approved with no RFE)

[Mark H; Immigration @MarkH_Houston]

Received an approval on a National Interest Waiver (NIW) #immigration case for a Petroleum Engineer (w Master's Degree) working in Louisiana