by SW Law Group, P.C. | Apr 17, 2024 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigration News, L-1, Non-Immigrant Visas
The following is more of a technical article, but it is important to know because basically, it requires the USCIS to “bundle” which means adjudicating dependent L-2 and H-4 applications at the same time as the principal applicant’s case (filed on form I-129). The...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Feb 26, 2024 | General News, Immigrant Visas, Non-Immigrant Visas
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently concluded its final rule adjustment session on February 22, 2024, bringing significant changes to immigration and naturalization fees. This comprehensive overview highlights key takeaways from the session,...
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 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...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jan 9, 2024 | General News, H-1B, Latest News
The Department of State has introduced a pilot program aimed at resuming domestic visa renewals for eligible H-1B non-immigrant visa applicants. This initiative is intended to streamline the visa renewal process and reduce worldwide visa wait times by shifting...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 29, 2023 | General News
USCIS announced an increase in fees for PREMIUM PROCESSING to take effect on February 26th 2024. Any requests for premium processing must be filed with the new fee after the effective date or they will be denied. We reprint the article below. Release Date 12/27/2023...
