by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jun 12, 2025 | General News
The proposed scheme, commonly referred to as the “Gold Card,” promoted by President Trump, which entails the sale or commodification of permanent residence, has raised substantial legal issues. Critics contend that such a scheme conflicts with the existing legal...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jun 11, 2025 | General News, Latest News
I. Introduction On June 4, 2025, the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, issued a presidential proclamation (hereinafter referred to as the “Proclamation”) imposing extensive restrictions on the entry of nationals from nineteen designated countries....
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jun 10, 2025 | General News
Effective May 27, 2025, the United States Department of State temporarily suspended the scheduling of new appointments for F, M, and J visas, impacting the international exchange and educational sectors. The suspension was mandated via a cable transmitted to all U.S....
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jun 10, 2025 | General News, Immigration News
On June 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation titled “Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats.” Effective June 9, 2025, the proclamation...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Apr 5, 2025 | F-1/M-1, General News, Non-Immigrant Visas
In regard to the implications of an overstay while holding an F-1 or M-1 visa, and in possession of an I-94 card denoting “D/S” (Duration of Status), it is essential to ascertain whether such circumstances indicate that the individual is out of status. For...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Mar 11, 2025 | General News, Non-Immigrant Visas
As of the latest updates, the U.S. Consulates in Tokyo and Osaka have resumed normal levels of visa issuance, marking a significant recovery in operations that closely resembles pre-pandemic conditions. This improvement pertains to processing times and the...
