by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 1, 2023 | L-1
At the crossroads of international business lies the L-1 visa, a linchpin in the realm of multinational operations. This non-immigrant visa category serves as a conduit for companies, allowing them to seamlessly transfer pivotal employees from a foreign branch, parent...
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...
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 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 9, 2023 | H-2B, Visas
In a significant move, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of State (DOS), has unveiled the updated lists of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs in the upcoming year. This...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 8, 2023 | Visas
In a bid to meet the demand for temporary nonagricultural workers, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have announced an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary worker visas for Fiscal Year 2024, supplementing the mandated 66,000...
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. | 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...
