by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 24, 2023 | Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Visas
In a significant policy update, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has expanded the maximum validity period for specific Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 2 to 5 years. This development is a response to stakeholder feedback and aims to...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 23, 2023 | General News, H-1B, Visas
Introduction In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) unveiled plans for a pilot program set to revolutionize the process of renewing H-1B nonimmigrant visas. This program, titled “Pilot Program to Resume Renewal of H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas in the...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 20, 2023 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Visas
Equal pay transparency regulations are evolving across the United States, with states and even the federal government introducing laws to promote fair compensation practices. New York State recently implemented Section 194-b of the NY Labor Law, effective from...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 17, 2023 | H-2B, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
In an official statement released on October 13, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that the congressionally mandated cap for H-2B visas, catering to temporary nonagricultural workers, has been reached for the first half of the...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 13, 2023 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, Visas
Investing in the United States through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has become an increasingly complex endeavor, especially with the recent enactment of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA). To help shed light on the intricacies of this program and...
