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...
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
日本語版ページはこちら 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...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jan 24, 2025 | General News, Immigration News, Latest News
President Donald Trump issued Executive Orders on January 20, 2025, aiming to reshape immigration policies that impact foreign nationals who intend to be admitted or are already inside the United States. Here is a summary of the nine Executive Orders related to...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 10, 2024 | General News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
In an increasingly interconnected world, family members often wish to accompany each other during significant life events, such as pursuing education in a different country. For mothers whose daughters are in the United States on an F-1 student visa, understanding the...