by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jun 24, 2026 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, H-1B, Immigrant Visas, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Uncategorized
The U.S. corporate and investment immigration landscape is undergoing its most profound shift in a generation. Fresh off the floor from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference in San Diego last week, the operational reality on the ground...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Jun 3, 2026 | General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News
Can You Travel to the United States Without a Visa After a Non-Prosecution Disposition In Japan? A Comprehensive Legal Guide Many individuals with a prior arrest record still need to travel to the United States for business trips or personal travel. As a result, we...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | May 27, 2026 | E-1/E-2, Employment Based Immigrant Visa, F-1/M-1, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Latest News
On May 22, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum (PM) PM-620-1099, introducing a paradigm-shifting standard for evaluating Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. The memorandum characterizes...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Mar 29, 2026 | H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a proposed rule that could significantly reshape wage requirements for employers hiring foreign professionals. If implemented, the rule would directly affect H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 nonimmigrant programs, as well as the PERM...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Mar 18, 2026 | Bulletin, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, SWLGPC New York
The U.S. Department of State’s April 2026 Visa Bulletin continues recent forward movement across employment-based immigrant categories. USCIS has confirmed it will accept employment-based adjustment of status (AOS) applications in April based on the Dates for Filing...
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. | Mar 10, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas
ATLAS is the U.S. Department of State’s visa appointment and case-management platform and enforces strict operational rules that materially affect application strategy, timing, and risk. Practitioners and clients should plan with these constraints in mind: one...
by SW Law Group, P.C. | Feb 22, 2026 | Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Naturalization
Naturalization (Form N‑400) is no longer a routine “last step.” USCIS now treats many N‑400 filings as discretionary adjudications and, in some cases, enforcement touchpoints. That means thorough pre-filing screening and deliberate decision‑making are essential....
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. | Jan 16, 2026 | Immigration News
In 2025 and 2026, social media has become more than a personal diary or professional networking tool—it can also be a meaningful factor in U.S. immigration applications. While many applicants focus on documents like passports, financial records, employment history,...
