by SW Law Group, P.C. | Apr 22, 2024 | H-2B
Today, we reprint an article from USCIS about the current H-2B quota for our reader’s consideration. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 19,000 H-2B visas made available for returning...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Apr 20, 2024 | General News, Immigration News
Breaking news The Department of State just introduced a DOS a new Japan Specialist Program in accordance with existing Exchange Visitor Program regulations (22 CFR part 62), including regulations applying to the Specialist category (22 CFR §62.26). During their...
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. | Apr 15, 2024 | Immigrant Visas, Immigration News
NEW STATE DEPARTMENT BULLETIN FOR MAY 2024 ANNOUNCED The U.S. Department of State has issued the May 2024 Visa Bulletin No significant advancement will occur in employment-based categories NOTE: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Apr 5, 2024 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, Immigration News, Non-Immigrant Visas
EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENTS ANNOUNCED. Many clients under varying circumstances obtain EAD’s on an ongoing basis. One of the systemic problems at USCIS has been the backlog, often creating situations whereby someone’s work authorization lapses even...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Apr 5, 2024 | Immigrant Visas
When one applies for a green card, the last step is the Adjustment of Status if the applicant is in the United States and that application requires the filing of a medical examination. In the past, medical exams often expired, and the applicant had to return to the...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Mar 9, 2024 | H-2B
The following is a notice from USCIS regarding H-2B visas for the second half of fiscal year 2024. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to meet the H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2024 and is announcing the filing...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Feb 28, 2024 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, H-1B, Immigration News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially unveiled new organizational accounts, transforming the landscape for collaborative efforts within companies or organizations engaged in the H-1B registration and petition processes. This...
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. | Feb 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a regulatory update, announcing significant changes in filing fees for various immigration benefit petitions and applications, with a particular emphasis on substantial increases for numerous employment-based...
