by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 10, 2026 | Bulletin, Family Based Immigrant Visa, Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized, Visas
Oct 10, 2026 · @David Sindell An expired or denied SB-1 visa does not have to be the end of your life in the United States. Depending on your situation, you may be able to apply for a new SB-1, contest the loss of your status, start a new green card process, or visit...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 10, 2026 | F-1/M-1, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Naturalization, Non-Immigrant Visas
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking to impose unprecedented monetary obligations on higher education institutions recommending foreign students for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Under the proposed framework, Student and Exchange Visitor Program...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Sep 6, 2026 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News
The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a new rule that will change how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) decides whether an applicant for a green card or certain other immigration benefits is likely to become a “public...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Aug 15, 2026 | E-1/E-2, F-1/M-1, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, H-1B, Immigrant Visas, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized, Visas
Receiving a U.S. visa refusal at a consulate can feel like hitting a legal brick wall. Applications—often representing months of planning, corporate investments, or family moves—can be upended in a two-minute interview. However, understanding the underlying mechanisms...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Aug 7, 2026 | Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Uncategorized, Visas
What the latest filing data means for applicants and employers — and what you can do about it New data on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services processing points to a system falling further behind. According to an American Immigration Council analysis of USCIS...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Aug 6, 2026 | Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas
On August 5, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Alert PA-2026-05, updating its guidance in Volume 1 of the USCIS Policy Manual. The update restores officer discretion to deny immigration benefit requests that lack required initial...
