by SW Law Group, P.C. | Mar 11, 2026 | E-1/E-2, Employment Based Immigrant Visa, F-1/M-1, General News, L-1, Non-Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized
Prudential Revocation of Nonimmigrant Visas After Arrests or Criminal Convictions — Practice, Risks, and Practical Strategies This article addresses the increasing use of prudential visa revocation by consular officers when they learn of an applicant’s arrest or...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 29, 2025 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News
In recent months, there has been a noticeable uptick in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions during interviews at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices, particularly in certain locations in California. We have heard reports have...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Sep 11, 2025 | E-1/E-2, Employment Based Immigrant Visa, F-1/M-1, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, H-1B, Immigration News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized, Visas
On September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced substantial changes to its Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) interview procedures, explicitly restricting third-country processing of nonimmigrant visas. This update marks a significant policy shift from the approach...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Feb 19, 2025 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, H-1B, Latest News
The U.S. Department of State recently announced unexpected updates on several Consular websites, enhancing the eligibility criteria for the Visa Interview Waiver program, also known as the dropbox or mail-in program. These revisions mark a return to the more...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jan 28, 2025 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, Visas
Some amateur athletes can enter the United States on a tourist visa or, in some cases, without a visa; however, many cannot. Athletes traveling to the U.S. for activities that involve compensation, including prize money, over an extended period may consider obtaining...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 3, 2024 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Visas
Basic FAQs About EB-5 What is the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program? The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is a U.S. immigration initiative that enables foreign investors to obtain a green card (permanent residency) by investing in a new commercial enterprise in the...
