by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jul 23, 2025 | General News, H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
On July 18, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received sufficient petitions to meet the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for fiscal year 2026. This includes both the regular cap of 65,000 and the additional 20,000 slots...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jul 9, 2025 | F-1/M-1, General News, Non-Immigrant Visas
On August 28, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officially published in the Federal Register a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) confirming the anticipated end of the “duration of status” (D/S)...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Apr 5, 2025 | F-1/M-1, General News, Non-Immigrant Visas
In regard to the implications of an overstay while holding an F-1 or M-1 visa, and in possession of an I-94 card denoting “D/S” (Duration of Status), it is essential to ascertain whether such circumstances indicate that the individual is out of status. For...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Mar 30, 2025 | Non-Immigrant Visas
If you have a criminal record or other grounds of inadmissibility, entering the US may seem daunting. Fortunately, there are legal pathways, such as the 212(d)(3) waiver, that can help you overcome these barriers. Under Section 212(d)(3) of the Immigration and...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Mar 11, 2025 | General News, Non-Immigrant Visas
日本語版ページはこちら As of the latest updates, the U.S. Consulates in Tokyo and Osaka have resumed normal levels of visa issuance, marking a significant recovery in operations that closely resembles pre-pandemic conditions. This improvement pertains to processing times and the...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Dec 10, 2024 | General News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
In an increasingly interconnected world, family members often wish to accompany each other during significant life events, such as pursuing education in a different country. For mothers whose daughters are in the United States on an F-1 student visa, understanding the...
