by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 6, 2023 | Immigrant Visas, Immigration News
In a recent announcement, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a crucial reminder for affirmative asylum applicants: beginning September 13, 2023, applicants must bring an interpreter to their asylum interview if they are not fluent in...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 6, 2023 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, Visas
In a recent development, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated policy guidance to offer comprehensive clarity on the evaluation criteria for the Extraordinary Ability (E11) and Outstanding Professor or Researcher (E12) immigrant visa...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 5, 2023 | General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Latest News, Visas
Introduction Excitement fills the air as the doors to opportunity swing wide open! The highly anticipated DV-2025 Diversity Visa Lottery Program is set to begin accepting applications from aspirants worldwide. Starting from noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4) on...
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...
