Foster LLP has been recognized as the top winner in the 2025 “Best Of” reader survey conducted by Texas Lawyer and reported by LAW.COM. The firm achieved first place in the Immigration Law Firm category for Law Firm Referral in Houston and second place in Austin, highlighting its strong reputation […]
The back-to-school season brings fresh opportunities, particularly for international students and employers working together to meet educational and business goals. However, navigating the complex U.S. immigration system during this time can be daunting. This guide provides essential insights to help international students and their employers plan effectively, ensure safety, and […]
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the monthly Visa Bulletin for September 2025. Until September 1st, the August 2025 Visa Bulletin remains in effect. The Visa Bulletin contains the DOS’s Final Action Dates chart, which lists the priority dates that are current in each respective category, the categories […]
On August 1, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a significant update to its Policy Manual, granting immigration officers expanded authority to initiate removal proceedings against certain immigrants applying for legal permanent residency through family-based petitions. Under the updated guidance in Chapter 5 of the USCIS Policy […]