by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jan 9, 2024 | General News, H-1B, Latest News
The Department of State has introduced a pilot program aimed at resuming domestic visa renewals for eligible H-1B non-immigrant visa applicants. This initiative is intended to streamline the visa renewal process and reduce worldwide visa wait times by shifting...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 15, 2023 | H-1B, Latest News
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed the attainment of the congressionally established quotas for the fiscal year (FY) 2024. This includes both the standard cap of 65,000 H-1B visas and the additional 20,000 visas under the U.S....
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 28, 2023 | H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
The H-1B visa, a key component of U.S. immigration policy, enables employers to hire foreign nationals in the U.S. in specialty occupations, spanning fields like technology, healthcare, and engineering. Reserved for individuals with specialized skills, it mandates at...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 1, 2023 | H-1B, Latest News
Introduction: In a significant move towards reform, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have jointly proposed a rule to revamp the H-1B specialty occupation worker program. The proposed changes, published in...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 27, 2023 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, General News, H-1B, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently released an updated version of Form I-9, the mandatory document verifying the identity and employment authorization of employees. As of November 1, 2023, employers are required to use this new version. While...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 23, 2023 | General News, H-1B, Visas
Introduction In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) unveiled plans for a pilot program set to revolutionize the process of renewing H-1B nonimmigrant visas. This program, titled “Pilot Program to Resume Renewal of H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas in the...