by SW Law Group, P.C. | May 27, 2026 | E-1/E-2, Employment Based Immigrant Visa, F-1/M-1, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Latest News
On May 22, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum (PM) PM-620-1099, introducing a paradigm-shifting standard for evaluating Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. The memorandum characterizes...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Feb 22, 2026 | Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Naturalization
Naturalization (Form N‑400) is no longer a routine “last step.” USCIS now treats many N‑400 filings as discretionary adjudications and, in some cases, enforcement touchpoints. That means thorough pre-filing screening and deliberate decision‑making are essential....
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 20, 2025 | Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Latest News
Under typical circumstances, the process of renewing a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) card via Form I-90 is straightforward, akin to renewing a driver’s license. However, recent developments have indicated a concerning trend whereby the United States Citizenship and...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Sep 10, 2025 | General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized
In a significant enforcement action, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a raid at a formally under-construction electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility, co-owned by Hyundai, located west of Savannah, Georgia. The operation resulted...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Aug 19, 2025 | Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Naturalization
USCIS Will Now Consider Contributions and Scrutinize Minor Infractions in Citizenship Determinations The Trump administration has issued new guidance that significantly alters how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) evaluates whether applicants meet the...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Aug 19, 2025 | General News, Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized, Visas
As September approaches, the U.S. immigration system faces a critical countdown. The end of the federal fiscal year on September 30, 2025, marks a significant juncture for EB-5 investors. Each year, unused visa numbers expire, and visa processing timelines, cutoff...
