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09/19/2023

🖥 Join Foster LLP for our complementary three-and-a-half-hour immigration webinar for professionals. 💡

Click here to register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3557092073473828958

Foster’s experienced attorneys will share a brief history of immigration law and offer insights into how that history impacts our legal immigration framework today. Attendees will also learn more about the various nonimmigrant work visa options, PERM labor certification, the practical impacts of our immigrant quota system, and key aspects of the new Form I-9 with the remote inspection option for E-Verify employers.

09/18/2023

Providing immigration legal services for 50 years, Foster appreciates all of our employees and diverse perspectives and backgrounds 🙌 .

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09/11/2023

09/01/2023

👉 Please note that our U.S. offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day.
🙌 We celebrate our workers and their dedication to keeping our country prosperous every day.

08/31/2023

🚀 We are the largest Houston-Area Firm! 👏
Thank you to all our members, clients and colleagues for being part of our growth and success.

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08/29/2023

👉 ✈ I am applying for adjustment of status (aka “green card”).
Can I travel internationally ❓ Find the answer with Diana Dominguez below.

🔎 Follow Foster LLP for our weekly posts on the latest Foster Tips (F.I.T.) from our immigration .

For questions regarding a specific case or fact pattern, please contact us to schedule a consultation with a Foster immigration on
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08/28/2023

📅 Join Charles Foster and Jeanne Celestine Lakin in the Critical Conversations Event: Out of Many, One: Immigration's Hope and Humanity at the Houston Public Library

👉 Get more information and register here: https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10984757

08/24/2023

✈I’m on a “work visa". How long may I remain in the US if I lose or leave my job❓ Is there a “grace period”? ❓ Find the answer with Jeff Quilhot below.

📅 Follow Foster LLP for our weekly posts on the latest Foster Immigration Tips (F.I.T.) from our immigration attorneys.

📩For questions regarding a specific case or fact pattern, please contact us to schedule a consultation with a Foster immigration attorney on www.fosterglobal.com

08/23/2023

🌐 ✈ Updates: September 2023 Bulletin – Modest Forward Movement in Some Categories, Most Unchanged.

👉 Foster LLP will continue to track updates and news related to new policies and programs and will make future updates via the firm’s website at www.fosterglobal.com.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the monthly Visa Bulletin for September 2023 revealing modest forward movement in a few categories, but most categories remain unchanged. As explained in the prior month’s Visa Bulletin Immigration Update, the Final Action Dates in the EB-1 category...

08/23/2023

🏅 Foster LLP is pleased to announce that 16 attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 The Best Lawyers in America® list, including 2 attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®.

Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eJt4Dvwn

Congratulations!
Andrés Zamberk Avalyn C. Langemeier Brenda Hicks Charles Foster
Elise Healy Liz LaRocca Florence Luk Helene Dang
John Meyer Jose Perez Layla Singh-Panjwani Nestor Rosin
Robert Loughran Sandra Dorsthorst Diana Dominguez Vi Nguyen


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08/23/2023

🔊 UPCOMING : Employing F-1 International Students with: Guest Speaker, Dr. Adria Baker, and Senior Attorney Vi Nguyen and Associate Attorney Parker Tricarico, Foster LLP.

👉 Register in the following link: https://lnkd.in/eZt4w6Zm

📑 Employers may want to hire international students on an F-1 visa and retain them after their F-1 work authorization ends. This webinar will provide HR professionals with insight on employing F-1 students. This webinar will also address options for other types of work authorization to retain the employee after their F-1 work authorization expires.

🧠 Learning Objectives/Topics
1-New Developments on F-1 students and F-1 student obligations
2- Employer obligations when employing F-1 students, including CPT, OPT, and STEM-OPT
3- Acceptable documents for the Form I-9
4- Other options for work authorization, such as H-1B


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08/18/2023

👉 Read our latest article in the Houston Business Journal. 📄
Foster's Partner, Avalyn C. Langemeier discusses the process and updates for Form I-9.

All employers must timely and properly complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 to verify the identity and work authorization of employees hired to work in the U.S.

08/09/2023

✈How can I monitor the processing times for my PERM labor certification application❓ Find the answer with Golare Dabiri Tanha below.

📅 Follow Foster LLP for our weekly posts on the latest Foster Immigration Tips (F.I.T.) from our immigration attorneys.

📩For questions regarding a specific case or fact pattern, please contact us to schedule a consultation with a Foster immigration attorney on www.fosterglobal.com

08/08/2023

😊We are excited to see our different offices having great moments during their happy get togethers 🤗 Here's to 50 more years providing immigration solutions in an environment which promotes excellence, integrity, service, and community! 🎉

07/28/2023

✈I’m needed urgently in the U.S. for work, but my visa appointment is several months away. What can I do❓
Find the answer with Liliana Kotwittz below.

📅 Follow Foster LLP for our weekly posts on the latest Foster Immigration Tips (F.I.T.) from our immigration attorneys.

📩For questions regarding a specific case or fact pattern, please contact us to schedule a consultation with a Foster immigration attorney on www.fosterglobal.com

07/27/2023

https://www.fosterglobal.com/blog/uscis-will-reopen-fy-2024-h-1b-lottery/

🌐 ✈ Updates: USCIS will Reopen FY 2024 H-1B Lottery

👉 Foster LLP will continue to track updates and news related to new immigration policies and programs and will make future updates via the firm’s website at www.fosterglobal.com.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that they will be selecting additional H-1B registrations that were submitted in March 2023 for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B lottery. Foster attorneys have been notified that certain previously unselected H-1B registrations will be eligibl...

07/27/2023

🌐 ✈ Updates: CBP Announces ESTA Ineligibility for Travelers to Cuba.

👉 Foster LLP will continue to track updates and news related to new immigration policies and programs and will make future updates via the firm’s website at www.fosterglobal.com.

One July 6, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) changed Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) eligibility for individuals who have traveled to Cuba or who hold dual nationality with both a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) country and Cuba. This update stems from the Secretary of Stat...

07/26/2023

🌐 ✈ Updates: New Streamlined Form I-9 to be Published on August 1, 2023. https://www.fosterglobal.com/blog/new-streamlined-form-i-9-to-be-published-on-august-1-2023/

👉 Foster LLP will continue to track updates and news related to new immigration policies and programs and will make future updates via the firm’s website at www.fosterglobal.com.

07/24/2023

🎉 We are pleased to have been chosen again as the Best Immigration Firm in at the Houston Chronicle Best of the Best 2023 awards.
👏 Thank you for your votes and support! 🙌
⭐ We are committed to continuing to deliver the best quality services in Houston, United States, and around the world.

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07/20/2023

🌐 ✈ Updates: European Union Information & Authorization System (ETIAS) Expected to Debut in #2024

🔍 Click here to see the complete article: https://lnkd.in/dfahu7-h

👉 Foster LLP will continue to track updates and news related to new immigration policies and programs and will make future updates via the firm’s website at www.fosterglobal.com.

07/19/2023

🌐 ✈ Updates: August 2023 Visa Bulletin – Significant Visa Retrogression (Almost 10 Years) with Some Forward Movement.

🔍 Click here to see the complete article: https://lnkd.in/eth9HcTG

👉 Foster LLP will continue to track updates and news related to new immigration policies and programs and will make future updates via the firm’s website at www.fosterglobal.com.

07/13/2023

👉Thank you for visiting our booth (711) at the HR Houston - Gulf Coast Symposium! 🎉. Meeting and sharing information with HR professionals from Houston and around the country was a pleasure!

📢 If you were not able to attend the event, follow us and stay tuned for our upcoming webinars, Immigration Tips, and Immigration updates 💡 .

Thank you to our attorneys Helene Dang, Oxana Bowman, Sandra Dorsthorst, Vi Nguyen, Parker Tricarico, Avalyn Langemeier & Brenda Hicks for your outstanding participation.

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07/13/2023

🏅 Congratulations to Foster LLP Chairman Charles Foster & Partner Robert Loughran for being recognized by Business Today News in the Top 10 Most Influential Immigration Lawyers Revolutionizing USA's Nationwide Policies list.

At Businesstoday.news, we understand how complex immigration laws can be and we recognize the vital role that seasoned immigration lawyers play in alleviating these struggles. Within the United States, there are numerous accomplished legal professionals who not only navigate the complex terrain of i...

07/12/2023

What does SAVE verification mean❓
Find the answer with Andrés Zamberk below. ⬇

📅 Weekly our immigration attorneys respond to questions and share the latest Foster Immigration Tips (F.I.T.) for you! ✔

📩For questions regarding a specific case or fact pattern, please contact us to schedule a consultation with a Foster immigration attorney on www.fosterglobal.com

07/10/2023

🌐 ✈ Updates: Expands Premium Processing for Applicants Seeking to Change Status to F, M, and J Nonimmigrant Status.

🔍 Click here to see the complete article: https://lnkd.in/enbqkmgK

👉 Foster LLP will continue to track updates and news related to new immigration policies and programs and will make future updates via the firm’s website at www.fosterglobal.com.

07/05/2023

✈I am planning to move and change of my address.
How should I update my address with USCIS❓
Find the answer with Emmanuel Arowolo below.

🔗 USCIS AR-11 link: https://lnkd.in/d7Sd8gg

📅 Weekly our immigration attorneys respond to questions and share the latest Foster Immigration Tips (F.I.T.) for you! ✔

📩For questions regarding a specific case or fact pattern, please contact us to schedule a consultation with a Foster immigration attorney on www.fosterglobal.com

06/30/2023

🎆 🗽 Happy Independence Day! 🔴 ⚪ 🔵
👉 Please be aware that Foster US offices will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
✨ Join us in celebrating our nation's freedom that still attracts so many people to our country today. We celebrate not just our independence but also the countless immigrants to the United States over the centuries who sought freedom and opportunity and worked tirelessly to build a stronger, more prosperous nation. ⚪ 🔴 🔵

06/30/2023

👉 Foster LLP celebrates National Immigrant Heritage Month! 🌎 ✈
As part of this celebration, our attorneys share their immigration stories and how they are inspired to help others through their work in the immigration field.

📰 Read this special article featuring Peter Koutroubis, Helene Dang, Liliana Kottwitz, Tony Kim, & Vi Nguyen

Find more about their experience on www.fosterglobal.com

- Peter Koutroubis - Growing up in a Greek-American household, my parents and grandparents encouraged me to take pride in Greek culture. Since my childhood, I have met, worked with, and forged lasting friendships with immigrants hailing from countries throughout the world – themselves just as prou...

06/30/2023

✈ Foster LLP Partner Dorothee B. Mitchell recently traveled to Germany in her capacity as Honorary Consul of in to meet with German state and federal government officials.


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06/30/2023

👉 Foster LLP celebrates National Immigrant Heritage Month! 🌎 ✈
As part of this celebration, our attorneys share their immigration stories and how they are inspired to help others through their work in the immigration field.

📰 Read this special article featuring AB Hart , Diana Dominguez, Emmanuel Arowolo , Eunice E Lee & Ji Seo.

. -AB Hart - At the age of 10, I immigrated the United States from Peru.

06/28/2023

✈I will be traveling by plane this summer. Am I still required to demonstrate that I have received the COVID-19 vaccine❓
Find the answer with Vi Nguyen below.

📅 Follow Foster LLP for our weekly posts on the latest Foster Immigration Tips (F.I.T.) from our immigration attorneys.

📩For questions regarding a specific case or fact pattern, please contact us to schedule a consultation with a Foster immigration attorney on www.fosterglobal.com

06/16/2023

👉 Please note that Foster LLP US offices will be closed on Monday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth Day.

💡 Did you know? Juneteenth marks the day when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of the Civil War. This news brought freedom to the remaining enslaved African Americans in Texas, who had not yet learned of the Emancipation Proclamation two years prior.

📅 Today, Juneteenth is recognized as a day of freedom and celebrated across the United States. It is an opportunity to honor the sacrifices of ancestors and reflect on the progress we have made as a nation since the end of slavery.

06/13/2023

🎥 NEW VIDEO!
June is Immigrant Heritage Month and in our new video, Partners José Pérez and Avalyn C. Langemeier discuss how has been a critical component of the success of the United States and continues to be a positive force for our economic and 🗽.

José and Avalyn share their experiences and how grateful they are to be able to help from all backgrounds and make their dreams of a better life a reality 👨‍⚕️ 👨‍🔧 👩‍🏫 👩‍🔬.

Visit : www.fosterglobal.com to get more information.


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In our new video, Partners José Pérez and Avalyn Langemeier discuss how immigration has been a critical component of the success of the United States and con...

05/30/2023

👏 We are proud to congratulate Chairman, Charles Foster, and Partners, José Pérez, and Robert Loughran, for their recognition in the Corporate 2023 - Legal Marketplace Analysis by Who's Who Legal.

🎖 This recognition of excellence is a testament to their leadership in providing innovative solutions and superior service to our clients.

05/26/2023

🌐 Updates:
📌 DHS Ends Temporary Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility.
📰Click here to see the complete article: https://lnkd.in/dfahu7-h

✔ Foster LLP will continue to track updates and news related to new immigration policies and programs and will make future updates via the firm’s website at www.fosterglobal.com.

05/25/2023

🔊 UPCOMING : Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on Nonimmigrant and with Partner Todd Fowler, and Associate Attorney Tony Kim.

📑 This webinar will help attendees navigate the compliance requirements and understand how mergers and acquisitions can affect employees in different nonimmigrant visa categories and those with pending green card processes.

🧠 Learning Objectives:
1- Learn about the potential consequences of changes in business structure on non-U.S. workers who are employed based on their nonimmigrant status and/or who have an active immigrant visa (green card) process ongoing.

2 - Examine the impact of corporate restructuring on H-1B, L, and TN nonimmigrant visa category holders, including the potential need for amended petitions and/or documentation required to demonstrate the maintenance of qualifying corporate relationships.

3- Know the implications of corporate restructuring for PERM labor certifications and applicants for Adjustment of Status.

4- Learn about successor-in-interest issues related to mergers and acquisitions, such as employer sanctions, compliance audits, and eligibility verification requirements.

👉 Register in the following link: https://lnkd.in/eanDCgmX


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05/24/2023

👉 Please note that Foster LLP US offices will be closed on May 29 in observance of Memorial Day .

🎖 This day is a time to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are grateful for their service and the freedoms their sacrifices have secured us.

05/23/2023

🔊 UPCOMING : Options for J-1s, Physicians & Researchers with Ann Barnett, Director | Health Provider Resources, Texas Department of State Health Services and Partners Avalyn Langemeier, Layla Panjwani, and Sandra Dorsthorst.

📝 This webinar will help J-1 exchange visitors and foreign national residents, physicians, and researchers learn how to navigate the various immigration options available to them. We will discuss the criteria for J-1 waivers, including Texas Conrad 30 Waivers; non-immigrant visa eligibility, including the H-1B and O-1 visa categories; and permanent residence options.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn about the various J-1 waiver options available to physicians and researchers, including the Texas Conrad 30 waiver and service obligations, and when to begin the process.
2. Examine the criteria for H-1B and O-1, including processing times and when the O-1 is a good option.
3. Review the Permanent Residency options for clinicians and researchers, including when to start the process and government processing times.

📅 Register in the following link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5212005504781382495


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05/22/2023

Foster LLP is proud to celebrate American ✡ 🗽 Heritage Month this May! From the influential writers, musicians, and filmmakers to business leaders and innovators, the impact of Jewish Americans on our society is immense and far-reaching.

👉 We are thankful for their contributions and committed to continuing to support and foster a of and .

05/17/2023

🌐 Immigration Updates:
📌 USCIS Extends Notice of Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by DED for Hong Kong.
📌 June 2023 Visa Bulletin – Like March, No Movement in All but Three Categories.

📰Click here to see the complete article: https://www.fosterglobal.com/blog/category/newsletter/

✔ Foster LLP will continue to track updates and news related to new immigration policies and programs and will make future updates via the firm’s website at www.fosterglobal.com.