by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jul 9, 2025 | F-1/M-1, General News, Non-Immigrant Visas
On August 28, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officially published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) confirming the anticipated end of the “duration of status” (D/S)...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jul 2, 2025 | General News
We would like to inform our readers of several recent trends and developments observed at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. Under specific circumstances, the U.S. Embassy may expedite the adjudication of Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, when requested. These...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jun 12, 2025 | General News
日本語版ページはこちら 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...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jun 11, 2025 | General News, Latest News
日本語版ページはこちら 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...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jun 10, 2025 | General News
日本語版ページはこちら 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...
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...
