On September 25, 2025, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) began issuing Notices of Regional Center Termination (“the Notices”) to EB-5 investors who invested with regional centers that failed to comply with the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) requirements to retain regional center eligibility. The RIA included […]
Author: Foster
A coalition of universities, labor unions, health care providers and religious organizations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions. On Friday, September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation requiring employers to pay a $100,000 fee for certain new […]
Immigration Impact of Possible Government Shutdown on October 1, 2025
30 Sep
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
If Congress is unable to reach an agreement on the federal government budget by September 30, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST, the U.S. federal government is expected to “shut down” on October 1, 2025, 12:01 am EST. Various government departments and agencies are involved in handling U.S. immigration matters, and […]
Global Talent, Local Compliance: HR & Immigration Strategies for a Borderless Workforce
29 Sep
by Foster, on Webinar
Thursday, October 9, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm CST Speakers: Oxana Bowman – Partner, Foster LLP Jodie Doxey – Director Human Resources, Intertek Whether you’re navigating cross-border hiring, visa complexities, or compliance challenges, this session will equip HR leaders with actionable insights to manage global talent effectively while […]