The U.S. Department of State has published a temporary final rule creating a new Premium Expedited Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Interview Appointment Service for certain B-1/B-2 business and tourist visa applicants. The new program took effect July 1, 2026, and is currently scheduled to run through December 31, 2026, as a […]
Immigration Alert: Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
30 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
In a landmark 6-3 decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed that children born in the United States are citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment, regardless of whether their parents are unlawfully present or temporarily in the country. The Court held that such children are “subject to the jurisdiction” […]
The Supreme Court Rules that Trump Administration Can End TPS for Haiti and Syria
25 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrians in the United States. The Supreme Court’s majority ruled that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can move forward with plans to end TPS for […]
Foster LLP Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers Guide
24 Jun
by Foster, on Media Mentions
Foster LLP is proud to announce that seven of its distinguished attorneys have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers list, a prestigious recognition that highlights the top immigration practitioners across the United States. The Foster attorneys honored on this year’s list are: Charles C. Foster* (Houston) […]