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🌐Immigration Updates: New USCIS Rule Reaffirms Requirements for Original Signatures on Forms.

On May 11, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published an interim final rule confirming authority to not only reject an immigration benefit request, but to deny a request if it is found to contain invalid signatures. The new rule becomes effective on July 10, 2026.

Read more here: https://www.fosterglobal.com/blog/new-uscis-rule-reaffirms-requirements-for-original-signatures-on-forms/

🌟 Big dreams, powerful stories, limitless futures. ⭐

FosterLLP Partner Avalyn C. Langemeier and Senior Attorney Vi Nguyen, serving as coordinators for the Texas Chapter of the American Immigration Council, recently had the privilege of visiting the winner of the Council’s “Celebrate America” creative writing contest and celebrating with a special lunch!

It was a wonderful experience to read and judge such thoughtful and inspiring entries, and an even greater honor to spend time with these talented young students. Their creativity, resilience, and optimism are truly remarkable—a powerful reminder that their futures are incredibly bright.

We are grateful for the opportunity to support initiatives that amplify the voices and stories of the next generation.