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 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 21, 2023 | F-1/M-1, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas
USCIS has recently issued comprehensive policy guidance for F and M student nonimmigrant categories in the United States, covering critical areas such as employment authorization, extensions, and reinstatement for students and their dependents. This move aims to...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 15, 2023 | H-1B, Latest News
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed the attainment of the congressionally established quotas for the fiscal year (FY) 2024. This includes both the standard cap of 65,000 H-1B visas and the additional 20,000 visas under the U.S....
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...
