by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 3, 2023 | Visas
Introduction: In a recent and significant update, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced changes to the validity periods of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). These changes, implemented on September 27, 2023, have...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Sep 25, 2023 | Latest News
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced the exemption of the biometric services fee as part of the application requirements for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, beginning Oct. 1. Background On April 19, USCIS...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Sep 20, 2023 | Immigrant Visas
Obtaining a green card (lawful permanent residence) in the United States is typically based on one of several employment-related categories. The specific employment-based green card category you qualify for depends on your qualifications, skills, and the needs of the...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Aug 22, 2023 | Immigrant Visas
The EB-5 (employment-based, 5th preference) investor visa grants permanent resident status to investors who satisfy certain criteria. With this visa, the applicant’s spouse and unmarried children below the age of 21 may also receive a green card. The visa,...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Aug 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
PPT I-130 Family Based Chart Flow Version 4[57] – Read-Only If you are the spouse or family member of a U.S. citizen and currently living outside the United States, and you are facing exceptional circumstances or an emergency situation that requires...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Aug 4, 2023 | L-1, Non-Immigrant Visas
We would like to inform our readers and clients about a new USCIS policy for L-1 applicants PREVIOUSLY approved under the L-1 Blanket and seeking an amendment or extension of their L-1. In the past, petitioners received a stamped and signed Form I-129S (like they do...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jul 28, 2023 | H-1B
In March 2023, USCIS conducted an initial random selection on properly submitted electronic registrations for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 H-1B cap, including for beneficiaries eligible for the advanced degree exemption. Only those petitioners with selected registrations...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jul 24, 2023 | Immigrant Visas
Permanent residents may leave the U.S. and travel abroad. However, if you are outside the U.S. for more than one year (12 months) during a single trip, you may be considered to have abandoned your green card status. In fact, after a six-month absence, it may be...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jun 18, 2023 | F-1/M-1, Family Based Immigrant Visa, Latest News
We would like to reprint this notice from USCIS. Starting June 13th, the service will entertain premium processing applications for applicants seeking a change of status to to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 status, who have a pending Form I-539. On June 26th, the...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jun 9, 2023 | H-1B
I’m reposting a really interesting article by Adam Cohen.. Just for some perspective. In 2005, YouTube was founded, Tesla was still three years away from releasing its first car, the first iPhone was still two years away, and Donald Trump’s show The Apprentice...
