by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jan 25, 2024 | Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
A hypothetical second term for Donald Trump may have potential implications on various sectors including employment of foreign workers, immigrants, and non-immigrant visa processes. If Trump is re-elected, there may be additional constraints on non-immigrant visas,...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jan 18, 2024 | H-1B, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas
Key points to note: USCIS has implemented upgrades to improve the overall experience for H-1B visa applications. These enhancements involve the inception of organizational accounts and the ability to electronically submit Form I-129 and premium processing requests....
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jan 17, 2024 | General News, Immigration News
On January 11, 2024. DOL issued final rule implementing the annual adjustment of certain penalties for inflation required by the Inflation Adjustment Act. Among the penalties affected are penalties for employer violations of the D-1, H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B visa...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jan 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Here is some breaking news about H-2b visas and the quota for them. USCIS announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 20,716 H-2B visas made available for returning workers for the first half of FY2024 with start dates on...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jan 11, 2024 | General News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
On December 21, 2023, the Department of State (DOS) revealed a joint decision with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announcing that, effective January 1, 2024, specific categories of interview waivers are now considered in the national interest. The expanded...
