by SW Law Group, P.C. | Nov 13, 2025 | General News, Immigration News, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
Recent procedural changes implemented by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) signify an increased regulatory focus on the B-1 in lieu of H-1B visa category. Traditionally employed to facilitate short-term, professional engagements abroad, this classification has been...
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 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. | Aug 19, 2025 | General News, Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized, Visas
As September approaches, the U.S. immigration system faces a critical countdown. The end of the federal fiscal year on September 30, 2025, marks a significant juncture for EB-5 investors. Each year, unused visa numbers expire, and visa processing timelines, cutoff...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jul 30, 2025 | Latest News, Visas
We would like to report a notice from AILA (The American Immigration Lawyers Association). On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a major rollback of its interview waiver policy, effective September 2, 2025. The updated guidance drastically...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jan 28, 2025 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, Visas
Some amateur athletes can enter the United States on a tourist visa or, in some cases, without a visa; however, many cannot. Athletes traveling to the U.S. for activities that involve compensation, including prize money, over an extended period may consider obtaining...
