by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 22, 2023 | Immigrant Visas, Latest News, SWLGPC New York, SWLGPC Silicon Valley, SWLGPC Team
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced the expansion of myProgress, formerly recognized as personalized processing times, to facilitate a smoother application process for individuals filing Form I-821, Application for Temporary...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 16, 2023 | Bulletin, Latest News, Visas
The allocation and availability of immigrant numbers are crucial facets for individuals navigating the process of obtaining preference immigrant visas. The December bulletin released by the U.S. Department of State sheds light on this aspect, providing guidance on...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 2, 2023 | Latest News
In a recent development, certain applicants renewing their employment authorization have been granted a seamless process by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Eligible individuals who have submitted Form I-765, Application for Employment...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 1, 2023 | H-1B, Latest News
Introduction: In a significant move towards reform, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have jointly proposed a rule to revamp the H-1B specialty occupation worker program. The proposed changes, published in...
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 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...
