by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 10, 2026 | F-1/M-1, General News, H-1B, Immigration News, L-1, Non-Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized
Oct 10, 2026 · @David Sindell A 214(b) denial is not a permanent ban. You can reapply for a U.S. visa at any time. But reapplying with the same facts usually brings the same result, so success depends on understanding why the officer said no and fixing that before...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 10, 2026 | F-1/M-1, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Naturalization, Non-Immigrant Visas
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking to impose unprecedented monetary obligations on higher education institutions recommending foreign students for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Under the proposed framework, Student and Exchange Visitor Program...
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...
