by SW Law Group, P.C. | Apr 17, 2024 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigration News, L-1, Non-Immigrant Visas
The following is more of a technical article, but it is important to know because basically, it requires the USCIS to “bundle” which means adjudicating dependent L-2 and H-4 applications at the same time as the principal applicant’s case (filed on form I-129). The...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Apr 15, 2024 | Immigrant Visas, Immigration News
NEW STATE DEPARTMENT BULLETIN FOR MAY 2024 ANNOUNCED The U.S. Department of State has issued the May 2024 Visa Bulletin No significant advancement will occur in employment-based categories NOTE: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Apr 5, 2024 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, Immigration News, Non-Immigrant Visas
EXTENSION OF EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENTS ANNOUNCED. Many clients under varying circumstances obtain EAD’s on an ongoing basis. One of the systemic problems at USCIS has been the backlog, often creating situations whereby someone’s work authorization lapses even...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Apr 5, 2024 | Immigrant Visas
When one applies for a green card, the last step is the Adjustment of Status if the applicant is in the United States and that application requires the filing of a medical examination. In the past, medical exams often expired, and the applicant had to return to the...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Mar 9, 2024 | H-2B
The following is a notice from USCIS regarding H-2B visas for the second half of fiscal year 2024. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to meet the H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2024 and is announcing the filing...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Feb 28, 2024 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, H-1B, Immigration News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially unveiled new organizational accounts, transforming the landscape for collaborative efforts within companies or organizations engaged in the H-1B registration and petition processes. This...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Feb 26, 2024 | General News, Immigrant Visas, Non-Immigrant Visas
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently concluded its final rule adjustment session on February 22, 2024, bringing significant changes to immigration and naturalization fees. This comprehensive overview highlights key takeaways from the session,...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Feb 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a regulatory update, announcing significant changes in filing fees for various immigration benefit petitions and applications, with a particular emphasis on substantial increases for numerous employment-based...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Feb 8, 2024 | Immigrant Visas
Permanent residency in the U.S., once obtained, is very convenient, as it allows you to work in the U.S., without the need for a visa sponsor. However, in many cases, it takes a very long time to obtain permanent residence. For example, general employment-based...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Feb 2, 2024 | Immigration News, Latest News
In a significant move, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced the publication of a final rule adjusting immigration and naturalization benefit request fees. This marks the first update since 2016 and is a result of a comprehensive...
