by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 10, 2026 | Bulletin, Family Based Immigrant Visa, Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized, Visas
Oct 10, 2026 · @David Sindell An expired or denied SB-1 visa does not have to be the end of your life in the United States. Depending on your situation, you may be able to apply for a new SB-1, contest the loss of your status, start a new green card process, or visit...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Sep 6, 2026 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News
The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a new rule that will change how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) decides whether an applicant for a green card or certain other immigration benefits is likely to become a “public...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Aug 15, 2026 | E-1/E-2, F-1/M-1, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, H-1B, Immigrant Visas, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized, Visas
Receiving a U.S. visa refusal at a consulate can feel like hitting a legal brick wall. Applications—often representing months of planning, corporate investments, or family moves—can be upended in a two-minute interview. However, understanding the underlying mechanisms...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Aug 7, 2026 | Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Uncategorized, Visas
What the latest filing data means for applicants and employers — and what you can do about it New data on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services processing points to a system falling further behind. According to an American Immigration Council analysis of USCIS...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Aug 6, 2026 | Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas
On August 5, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Alert PA-2026-05, updating its guidance in Volume 1 of the USCIS Policy Manual. The update restores officer discretion to deny immigration benefit requests that lack required initial...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Aug 1, 2026 | Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Latest News
Receiving a denial for Form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can be stressful. However, a Green Card (Form I-551) is merely evidence of Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status, not the status...