Foster LLP

Two days. Hundreds of conversations. Lots of poses and laughs at our photo booth 📸and countless pieces of international candy. 🍬🌎

The best part of Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues was meeting so many HR professionals, business leaders, and colleagues who stopped by to share their stories, ask questions and reconnect.

What was your favorite takeaway from this year’s Symposium?

Thanks to everyone who visited us—we’re already looking forward to next year!!!

🌐 Immigration Updates: USCIS Announces Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Cap Has Been Reached.

On Friday, July 17, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the agency had received enough H-1B cap petitions to meet both the H-1B regular cap allotment of 65,000 numbers and the H-1B U.S. advanced degree exemption (“master’s cap”) allotment of 20,000 numbers for the federal government’s fiscal year 2027, which begins on October 1, 2026. H-1B registrations that were not selected have now or should soon receive non-selection notifications to employer registrants’ online accounts.

Read more here: https://www.fosterglobal.com/blog/uscis-announces-fiscal-year-2027-h-1b-cap-has-been-reached/

Foster will continue to provide additional updates on our firm’s website at www.fosterglobal.com.

🚨 Only 15 Days Until the Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues! 🚨

The countdown is on, and Foster LLP is excited to once again be part of the Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues, taking place August 5-6, 2026, at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas.

Stop by Booth #611 to meet our team and learn how we help employers navigate today's evolving immigration and workforce challenges. We are also proud to have Foster LLP partners presenting educational sessions throughout the symposium, sharing practical insights on the issues impacting HR professionals and employers today.

📍 Booth #611

📅 August 5-6, 2026

🏢 NRG Center, Houston, TX

We look forward to seeing colleagues, clients, and HR professionals from across the region in just 15 days!

🔗 Registration: https://www.hrhouston.org/mpage/26GCS_Home

🌐 Immigration Updates: Visa Bulletin – August 2026 Limited Forward Movement Continues.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the monthly Visa Bulletin for August 2026. Until August 1, the July 2026 Visa Bulletin remains in effect.

Read more: https://www.fosterglobal.com/blog/visa-bulletin-august-2026-limited-forward-movement-continues/

Foster LLP will continue to track immigrant visa availability and provide updates about any developments via Immigration Updates©, articles, and blogs on our website at www.fosterglobal.com.

🌐 Immigration Updates: A Major Shift in U.S. Student Visa Policy: DHS Ends Duration of Status.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a major change to the U.S. immigration system by replacing the longstanding "Duration of Status" (D/S) framework with a fixed period of admission for many foreign students, exchange visitors, and media representatives.

Read more: https://www.fosterglobal.com/blog/a-major-shift-in-u-s-student-visa-policy-dhs-ends-duration-of-status/

This rule represents one of the most significant changes to the student visa system in decades and will require many international students and exchange visitors to take a more active role in monitoring and extending their immigration status. If you or someone you know may be affected by these changes, we encourage you to reach out to the attorneys at Foster LLP to discuss your specific circumstances, legal options, and next steps.

Foster LLP will continue to track developments surrounding the implementation of the new fixed-term admission framework and will provide updates and practical guidance through Immigration Updates©, articles, and blogs at www.fosterglobal.com.

🚨 Join Foster LLP at the Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues! 🚨

Don't miss "Updates on Immigration Compliance: What Do I Need to Know and Do?", presented by Partner, Avalyn C. Langemeier and Parker Tricarico at the NRG Center in Houston.

This informative session will provide HR professionals and employers with practical guidance on navigating today's evolving immigration compliance landscape.

📅 Wednesday, August 5

🕣 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

📍 NRG Center, Houston, TX

Whether you're managing workforce compliance, preparing for audits, or staying current on immigration policy developments, this session is one you won't want to miss.

Be sure to visit the Foster LLP team at Booth #611 throughout the symposium to connect with our attorneys and learn how we help employers address complex immigration and workforce challenges.

🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/eAkPzUpS [hrhouston.org]

🚨 We're Heading Back to the Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues! 🚨

Foster LLP is excited to once again be a part of the Gulf Coast Symposium on HR Issues, taking place August 5–6 at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas.

Be sure to visit us at Booth #611 to connect with our team and learn how we help employers navigate today's complex immigration and workforce challenges.

And don't miss our Foster LLP partners as they share valuable insights during their educational sessions throughout the event.

📍 Booth #611

📅 August 5–6, 2026

🏢 NRG Center, Houston

Stay tuned for more details on our speaking sessions, topics, and opportunities to connect throughout the symposium. We look forward to seeing you there!

Registration link: https://www.hrhouston.org/mpage/26GCS_AttdRegister

🌐 Immigration Updates: 10-Day Premium Expedited B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Option.

Under the new program, B-1 and B-2 visa applicants can opt to pay a $750 expedited interview appointment fee in addition to the standard Machine Readable Visa (MRV) application fee, which remains $185.

Read more: https://www.fosterglobal.com/blog/10-day-premium-expedited-b-1-b-2-visa-interview-option/

Foster LLP will continue to monitor developments and will provide updates regarding which consular posts will participate and how applicants can request expedited appointments once they become available via Immigration Updates©, articles, and blogs on our website at www.fosterglobal.com

🌐 Immigration Updates: Form I-9 Reminder: Use the Version Expiring May 31, 2027.

When completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, employers must use the correct version of the form. As we approach August 2026, employers are reminded to use the appropriate version with the expiration date of May 31, 2027, not July 31, 2026.

Read more here: https://www.fosterglobal.com/blog/form-i-9-reminder-use-the-version-expiring-may-31-2027/

Foster LLP will continue to track Form I-9 and employer compliance matters and provide updates via Immigration Updates©, articles, and blogs on our website at www.fosterglobal.com.