by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 21, 2023 | F-1/M-1, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas
USCIS has recently issued comprehensive policy guidance for F and M student nonimmigrant categories in the United States, covering critical areas such as employment authorization, extensions, and reinstatement for students and their dependents. This move aims to...
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. | 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. | Dec 1, 2023 | Latest News, Visas
The United States is gearing up to launch “paperless visas” globally, a pioneering move by the Biden administration after successfully piloting the concept in Dublin. This signals a potential departure from the traditional practice of stamped or pasted visas in...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 22, 2023 | Immigrant Visas, Latest News, SWLGPC New York, SWLGPC Silicon Valley, SWLGPC Team
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced the expansion of myProgress, formerly recognized as personalized processing times, to facilitate a smoother application process for individuals filing Form I-821, Application for Temporary...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 16, 2023 | Bulletin, Latest News, Visas
The allocation and availability of immigrant numbers are crucial facets for individuals navigating the process of obtaining preference immigrant visas. The December bulletin released by the U.S. Department of State sheds light on this aspect, providing guidance on...