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News & EventsEnd-of-Year Immigration Update
As we conclude the year, we bring our readers important updates in immigration news. While many developments may be concerning, we wish everyone a joyous holiday season and a prosperous 2026. District Court Upholds $100,000 H-1B Fee In a significant ruling, the U.S....
Updated Regulations for H-1B Selection Process
DHS plans to publish a new final rule, codifying changes to the H-1B selection process. Under the rule, for this year’s and future H-1B lotteries, registrations for positions with higher Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) wage levels will be given...
Expansion of Entry Restrictions and Vetting Requirements
On December 16, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a new Presidential Proclamation, titled Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States, substantially expands the travel restrictions first established in June...
Immigration Alert: Strategic Preparedness for a Restrictive U.S. Immigration Environment
SW Law and other practitioners have become aware of substantive changes to U.S. immigration that can restrict benefits and movement. While not attributable to any single regulation or mandate, we have observed a shift in how USCIS, DOS, and CBP conduct business in a...
What’s the difference between an EOR and a PEO?
Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party company that legally employs workers on behalf of another organization. In practice, the EOR becomes the official employer for legal and administrative purposes, while the client company directs the employee’s day-to-day work...
Legal Overview of RFE on I-90 Extension Concerning Allegations of Abandonment of Alien Status
Under typical circumstances, the process of renewing a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) card via Form I-90 is straightforward, akin to renewing a driver’s license. However, recent developments have indicated a concerning trend whereby the United States Citizenship and...
Legal Analysis of Recent DOS Guidance on INA 212(a)(4) Public Charge Ineligibility – November 2025
Recent press reports have highlighted a Department of State (DOS) cable issued around November 6, 2025, which provides an expanded framework for consular officers to assess public charge inadmissibility under INA 212(a)(4). This guidance significantly broadens the...
Legal Analysis of Recent Developments in B-1 in Lieu of H-1B Visa Processing
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...
Potential impact of $100K H-1B fee – IT companies employing consultants from abroad impacted.
USCIS has provided clarification on how they will implement the new $100,000 H-1B fee, and its impact is narrower than originally expected. It now appears that many of the H-1B petitions that are a normal part of business for U.S. tech firms may be exempt from paying...
USCIS Ends Automatic Renewal of EADs
USCIS has announced that effective October 30, 2025, they will no longer automatically extend Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). That is, foreign nationals who file to renew their EAD will no longer receive an automatic extension. This is to ensure more...