by SW Law Group, P.C. | Feb 1, 2024 | H-1B, Latest News, Visas
In a major announcement, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a series of impactful changes aimed at fortifying the integrity of the H-1B registration process for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 2025) cap. The final rule brings about a...
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 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 10, 2024 | Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
The J-1 visa program stands as a potential pathway for certain foreign nationals who have gained a bachelor’s degree or higher abroad to possibly remain in the United States, or enter the U.S. for training or internships. Some countries have a two year foreign...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 1, 2023 | Latest News, Visas
The United States is gearing up to launch “paperless visas” globally, a pioneering move by the Biden administration after successfully piloting the concept in Dublin. This signals a potential departure from the traditional practice of stamped or pasted visas in...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 28, 2023 | H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
The H-1B visa, a key component of U.S. immigration policy, enables employers to hire foreign nationals in the U.S. in specialty occupations, spanning fields like technology, healthcare, and engineering. Reserved for individuals with specialized skills, it mandates at...
