by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jun 24, 2026 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, H-1B, Immigrant Visas, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized
The U.S. corporate and investment immigration landscape is undergoing its most profound shift in a generation. Fresh off the floor from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference in San Diego last week, the operational reality on the ground...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Mar 29, 2026 | H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a proposed rule that could significantly reshape wage requirements for employers hiring foreign professionals. If implemented, the rule would directly affect H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 nonimmigrant programs, as well as the PERM...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jan 27, 2026 | General News, H-1B, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, SWLGPC New York, Uncategorized
The initial registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B lottery is expected to start in early March 2025 and remain open for at least 14 calendar days. Learn more about what you can expect during the upcoming H-1B lottery season, including the introduction of a...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 24, 2025 | H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
DHS plans to publish a new final rule, codifying changes to the H-1B selection process. Under the rule, for this year’s and future H-1B lotteries, registrations for positions with higher Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) wage levels will be given...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 31, 2025 | General News, H-1B, Latest News
USCIS has provided clarification on how they will implement the new $100,000 H-1B fee, and its impact is narrower than originally expected. It now appears that many of the H-1B petitions that are a normal part of business for U.S. tech firms may be exempt from paying...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 21, 2025 | General News, H-1B, Latest News
Following our previous update on the H-1B Proclamation, USCIS issued clarifications on October 20, 2025, confirming key points and providing additional guidance on the $100,000 payment and exemptions. 1. H-1B extensions, change of status, change of employer, or...
