by SW Law Group, P.C. | Mar 11, 2026 | E-1/E-2, Employment Based Immigrant Visa, F-1/M-1, General News, L-1, Non-Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized
Prudential Revocation of Nonimmigrant Visas After Arrests or Criminal Convictions — Practice, Risks, and Practical Strategies This article addresses the increasing use of prudential visa revocation by consular officers when they learn of an applicant’s arrest or...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jan 27, 2026 | General News, H-1B, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, SWLGPC New York, Uncategorized
The initial registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B lottery is expected to start in early March 2025 and remain open for at least 14 calendar days. Learn more about what you can expect during the upcoming H-1B lottery season, including the introduction of a...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Oct 21, 2025 | General News, H-1B, Uncategorized, Visas
We would like to report on the newest information regarding the $100,000 H-1b fee. This is taken from a memo just released by USCIS. If you currently have an H-1b you are not affected by the fee. If you change jobs or extend, unless you are found ineligible to extend...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Sep 20, 2025 | General News, H-1B, Latest News, Uncategorized
On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of anyone seeking to enter or reenter the U.S. in H-1B status without payment of a new $100,000 fee. The proclamation, titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers is...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Sep 11, 2025 | E-1/E-2, Employment Based Immigrant Visa, F-1/M-1, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, H-1B, Immigration News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized, Visas
On September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced substantial changes to its Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) interview procedures, explicitly restricting third-country processing of nonimmigrant visas. This update marks a significant policy shift from the approach...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Sep 10, 2025 | General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized
In a significant enforcement action, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a raid at a formally under-construction electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility, co-owned by Hyundai, located west of Savannah, Georgia. The operation resulted...
