30 Sep
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
If Congress is unable to reach an agreement on the federal government budget by September 30, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST, the U.S. federal government is expected to “shut down” on October 1, 2025, 12:01 am EST. Various government departments and agencies are involved in handling U.S. immigration matters, and […]
29 Sep
by Foster, on Webinar
Thursday, October 9, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm CST Speakers: Oxana Bowman – Partner, Foster LLP Jodie Doxey – Director Human Resources, Intertek Whether you’re navigating cross-border hiring, visa complexities, or compliance challenges, this session will equip HR leaders with actionable insights to manage global talent effectively while […]
26 Sep
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
Starting September 30, 2025, Chinese consular posts in the United States will transition to a new online visa application platform (China Online Application System). This follows a steady rollout of the platform throughout 2025, and the United States will join Canada, Spain, Japan, and Australia in using the online platform. […]
24 Sep
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On September 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule (Federal Register : Weighted Selection Process for Registrants and Petitioners Seeking To File Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions) that could fundamentally change how H-1B visas are awarded. The Current System U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allots […]
