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...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 13, 2023 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigration News, Latest News
In a series of consolidated appeals, the courts upheld the district courts’ decisions to deny injunctive relief sought by a collective of Indian nationals with approved EB-2 petitions, each entrenched in a protracted visa queue for over a decade. These individuals...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 14, 2023 | General News, Immigration News
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant adjustment in the filing location for Form I-907, the Request for Premium Processing, when submitted together with Form I-140, the Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. Effective November...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 3, 2023 | General News, Visas
EB-2 Visa Categories: A Brief Overview National Interest Waivers (NIW) pave the way for U.S. lawful permanent residency through an EB-2 green card, allowing individuals to contribute to U.S. society without requiring employer sponsorship or labor certification. The...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 27, 2023 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, General News, H-1B, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently released an updated version of Form I-9, the mandatory document verifying the identity and employment authorization of employees. As of November 1, 2023, employers are required to use this new version. While...
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...
