Immigration

Given the recent months-long closure of USCIS offices due to COVID-19 and potential furloughs of USCIS employees at the end of the month, processing delays are naturally expected. But what about petitions and applications that were filed long before COVID-19 that have been pending a few months or maybe even […]

As Honorary Consul, Ms. Mitchell will officially represent the German Consulate General in support of German culture and businesses in Austin and will provide assistance to German citizens in need of consular support in the greater Austin area. Her jurisdiction includes the Bastrop, Bell, Burnet, Caldwell, Corywell, Lampasas, Llano, Milam, […]

On Wednesday, May 19, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) published the Monthly Visa Bulletin for June 2021.    The June Visa Bulletin reveals limited-to-moderate forward movement in the Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing in the EB-2, EB-3, and Other Workers categories for individuals born in China (PRC) and India. Dates of Filing and Final Action Dates remain current in the EB-1 category for […]

Acquisition signifies firm’s commitment to strategic growth in bolstering global immigration law services.  HOUSTON, May 13, 2021 – Foster LLP, a leading global immigration law firm, today announced it has acquired Elise Healy + Associates, PLLC, a Dallas-based law firm specializing in immigration and nationality law. The acquisition marks the latest in a […]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that beginning May 17, 2021, the agency will suspend the biometrics requirements for Form I-539 applicants seeking H-4 and L-2 classifications and Form I-539 applicants who are dependents of those holding E-1, E-2, and E-3 status. The suspension will apply to all […]