Immigration

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced that it will expand its online presence review and social media vetting procedures to additional nonimmigrant visa categories beginning October 1, 2026 (Announcement of Expanded Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants) . Under the new policy, applicants seeking TN, TD, and I […]

Foster LLP previously reported on the Department of Homeland Security’s (“DHS”) new rule replacing the longstanding “duration of status” (D/S) framework for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I visa journalists with fixed admission periods and a new extension of stay process. That rule had been scheduled to take effect […]

On September 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would eliminate the current discretionary 60-day grace period available to certain employment-based nonimmigrants and their dependent family members following the cessation of employment.   What is the Current Rule?  Since January 2017, certain employment-based […]

HOUSTON, Texas – Foster LLP, a leading global immigration law firm, is pleased to announce that Yiting ‘Dora’ Hu has been named a Partner in the firm’s Houston office. Foster LLP Announces Yiting ‘Dora’ Hu as New Partner Dora has built a distinguished practice representing clients in employment-based business and investment immigration matters, […]