by SW Law Group, P.C. | May 27, 2026 | E-1/E-2, Employment Based Immigrant Visa, F-1/M-1, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Latest News
On May 22, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum (PM) PM-620-1099, introducing a paradigm-shifting standard for evaluating Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. The memorandum characterizes...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Mar 11, 2026 | E-1/E-2, Employment Based Immigrant Visa, F-1/M-1, General News, L-1, Non-Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized
Prudential Revocation of Nonimmigrant Visas After Arrests or Criminal Convictions — Practice, Risks, and Practical Strategies This article addresses the increasing use of prudential visa revocation by consular officers when they learn of an applicant’s arrest or...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Sep 14, 2025 | E-1/E-2, F-1/M-1, General News, H-1B, H-2B, L-1, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas
The adjudication of a non-immigrant visa application necessitates an in-person interview at the designated U.S. Embassy or Consulate facility. The interview serves as the primary means by which a consular officer evaluates the applicant’s compliance with statutory and...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Sep 11, 2025 | E-1/E-2, Employment Based Immigrant Visa, F-1/M-1, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, H-1B, Immigration News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized, Visas
On September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced substantial changes to its Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) interview procedures, explicitly restricting third-country processing of nonimmigrant visas. This update marks a significant policy shift from the approach...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 3, 2024 | E-1/E-2, Non-Immigrant Visas
When I have an E-2 or other work visa, can I enter on ESTA before my assignment starts? The answer is yes, you could but we don’t recommend it. The individual should consider using the E-2 visa to enter the United States for the business trip, as a precaution, even...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 22, 2024 | E-1/E-2
A recent exchange between the Department of State (DOS) and American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) around E visa adjudications, illustrates some important points about the application of INA§214(b). What are the primary points? Enhancing the Adjudication of E...
