By Joshua Brustein Donald Trump came into office promising a restrictive new approach to immigration and there has been little question about his intention to follow through — with one seeming exception. Despite its enthusiastic rhetoric about the H-1B program, which provides temporary visas to high-skilled workers, the administration failed […]
The Trump Administration Ended Protection for Nicaraguans Who Fled Disaster. These Three Countries Could Be Next
9 Nov
by Foster LLP, on News
By Maya Rhodan The Trump Administration is moving to end a program that allowed some Nicaraguan citizens who fled after a natural disaster to stay in the U.S., as part of an overall stricter approach to immigration. The decision to end temporary protected status for Nicaraguan refugees means that some […]
Foster Ranked Top Tier 1 Among 2018 “Best Law Firms” Surveys by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®
8 Nov
by Foster LLP, on News
HOUSTON – Nov. 1, 2017 – Foster LLP, a leading immigration law firm delivering the full spectrum of U.S. and global immigration solutions, has been recognized as a metropolitan Tier 1 firm in the 2018 “Best Law Firms” survey by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. Foster received […]
TPS Terminated for Nicaragua; TPS Holders Should Review Alternate Immigration Options
8 Nov
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates
On November 6, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation would be terminated for Nicaragua, effective January 5, 2019. Since January 5, 1999, the TPS designation allowed certain Nicaraguans with continuous residence in the United States since December 30, 1998, to remain, live […]