In the event the U.S. Senate fails to pass a continuing resolution to continue operating the government until a full budget agreement can be reached, the U.S. Federal Government is expected to “shutdown.” Various Government departments and agencies are involved in handling U.S. immigration matters, and each would be impacted […]
Visa-Waiver Travelers May Now Check Online and Receive Email Reminders about their Authorized Stay
19 Jan
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) rolled out enhanced features under the “View Compliance” tab of the CBP website, which allows travelers under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to check their immigration status and expiration dates of their authorized stay in the United States. VWP travelers may verify online the […]
February 2018 Visa Bulletin – Significant Forward Progress for EB-3 China, Minor Progress Otherwise
18 Jan
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) published the Monthly Visa Bulletin for February 2018, showing significant forward progress in the third preference category for China and minor progress across the remaining employment-based categories, except for the preference categories and countries that remain current. The EB-2 category remains current for applicants […]
Update on Possible Elimination of H-4 Spouse EAD Program
16 Jan
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
As reported in a recent Foster Immigration Update©, the Trump Administration is considering elimination of the H-4 spouse EAD program that permits the H-4 spouses of certain H-1B visa holders to apply for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) cards. The Trump Administration moved one step closer to implementing these plans on […]