by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jan 17, 2024 | General News, Immigration News
On January 11, 2024. DOL issued final rule implementing the annual adjustment of certain penalties for inflation required by the Inflation Adjustment Act. Among the penalties affected are penalties for employer violations of the D-1, H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B visa...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 13, 2023 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigration News, Latest News
In a series of consolidated appeals, the courts upheld the district courts’ decisions to deny injunctive relief sought by a collective of Indian nationals with approved EB-2 petitions, each entrenched in a protracted visa queue for over a decade. These individuals...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 14, 2023 | General News, Immigration News
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant adjustment in the filing location for Form I-907, the Request for Premium Processing, when submitted together with Form I-140, the Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. Effective November...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 24, 2023 | Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Visas
In a significant policy update, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has expanded the maximum validity period for specific Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 2 to 5 years. This development is a response to stakeholder feedback and aims to...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 6, 2023 | Immigrant Visas, Immigration News
In a recent announcement, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a crucial reminder for affirmative asylum applicants: beginning September 13, 2023, applicants must bring an interpreter to their asylum interview if they are not fluent in...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 5, 2023 | General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Latest News, Visas
Introduction Excitement fills the air as the doors to opportunity swing wide open! The highly anticipated DV-2025 Diversity Visa Lottery Program is set to begin accepting applications from aspirants worldwide. Starting from noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4) on...