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 17, 2023 | H-2B, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
In an official statement released on October 13, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that the congressionally mandated cap for H-2B visas, catering to temporary nonagricultural workers, has been reached for the first half of the...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 10, 2023 | General News, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas
In a recent regulatory shift, several crucial updates have been made to the filing protocol for Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker. As of October 1, 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a significant change 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...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Sep 25, 2023 | Latest News
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced the exemption of the biometric services fee as part of the application requirements for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, beginning Oct. 1. Background On April 19, USCIS...