The Cabinet of Ministers in the Ukraine recently amended the procedures for work permit applications. These changes are expected to reduce processing times and provide a more streamlined application process. The principal changes include: FASTER PROCESSING TIMES AND CHANGES IN APPLICATION DEADLINES Work permit processing times have been reduced from […]
EB-2 India and China Cut-Off Dates Advance Significantly in April – Further Advances Possible Before Tapering Off
19 Mar
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State has published the Monthly Visa Bulletin for April 2015, announcing significant advances in visa availability for the month of April under the EB-2 preference category for applicants born in India and China. Details April 2015 Visa Bulletin Beginning April 1, 2015, EB-2 applicants born in […]
Asia Society Honors Charles and Lily Chen Foster at 2015 Tiger Ball
13 Mar
by Foster, on Immigration Updates, News
HOUSTON – March 13, 2015 – Charles Foster of Foster LLP, a leading immigration law firm delivering the full spectrum of U.S. and global immigration solutions, and wife, Lily Chen Foster, were the featured honorees at the annual Tiger Ball benefiting Asia Society Texas Center. This year’s gala celebrated the […]
VENEZUELA – Diplomatic Developments Affect U.S. and Venezuelan Visas
9 Mar
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
Recent diplomatic events in Venezuela are impacting visa processing in both countries. U.S. Nationals No Longer Visa-Waiver Eligible On March 2, the Venezuelan government announced that the United States has been removed from the list of nations whose citizens do not require a visa to enter Venezuela for tourist purposes. […]