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From uniting families to securing work permits to creating pathways to citizenship, we’re here to help you call this country home. Empowering families, individuals, and businesses to navigate immigration with confidence and build a home where they belong.

Applying for U.S. citizenship could become significantly more expensive under a proposal from the Trump administration.T...
06/23/2026

Applying for U.S. citizenship could become significantly more expensive under a proposal from the Trump administration.

The proposal would increase the naturalization filing fee from $760 to $1,330 for paper applications and from $710 to $1,280 for online filings. It would also eliminate fee waivers and fee reductions that currently help some lower-income lawful permanent residents afford the citizenship process.

If adopted, eligible applicants who previously qualified for reduced fees may have to pay the full filing amount.

The proposal is not currently in effect. Before any changes can take effect, the government must complete the federal rule-making process, which includes a period for public comment and review.

If you're planning to study, train, or participate in an exchange program in the United States, there's an important vis...
06/22/2026

If you're planning to study, train, or participate in an exchange program in the United States, there's an important visa update you should know about.

The U.S. State Department has announced expanded screening measures for F, M, and J visa applicants. As part of the process, applicants may now be required to make their social media profiles public so consular officers can review publicly available content during visa adjudication.

This applies to:
✅F Visas – Academic students
✅M Visas – Vocational students
✅J Visas – Exchange visitors

The policy is part of broader efforts to strengthen identity verification and security screening during the visa process. It also builds on existing requirements that ask many applicants to disclose social media accounts used in recent years.

For prospective students and exchange visitors, the update serves as a reminder that online activity may play a role in the visa review process.
If you're preparing a visa application, make sure the information you provide is accurate, consistent, and up to date.

06/22/2026

SWAS IMMIGRATION FIRM

HOW MUCH MONEY DO YOU NEED FOR AN E-2 OR EB-5 VISA?

This is one of the most common questions investors ask.

E-2 INVESTOR VISA

There is no minimum investment amount written into the law.

However, the investment must be substantial enough to successfully operate the business.

In many cases, E-2 investments range from approximately $100,000 to $250,000, depending on the type of business.

A small consulting company may require less.

A restaurant, trucking company, or manufacturing business may require significantly more.

EB-5 INVESTOR VISA

The EB-5 program generally requires a minimum investment of:

$800,000 in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA), or

$1,050,000 in a non-Targeted Employment Area.

In addition, the investment must create at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers.

The biggest difference?

The E-2 visa is often a faster and lower-cost way to live and operate a business in the United States.

The EB-5 visa is a direct pathway to a Green Card for qualifying investors.

Before investing a single dollar, make sure your business plan, source of funds, and immigration strategy are properly structured.

SWAS Immigration Firm: (404) 445-7771
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Serving clients throughout the United States and around the world.

I am Lee Kameron, and this has been your SWAS Immigration Update.

06/22/2026

SWAS IMMIGRATION FIRM
EB-5 VS. E-2 VISA: WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Many people confuse the EB-5 and E-2 Investor Visas, but they are very different.
EB-5 Investor Visa
• Can lead directly to a Green Card.
• Generally requires a qualifying investment of at least $800,000 in a targeted employment area.
• Requires job creation for U.S. workers.
• No treaty-country requirement.
E-2 Investor Visa
• Requires substantially less investment in many cases.
• Available only to citizens of treaty countries.
• Allows you to live and operate a business in the United States.
• Does NOT directly lead to a Green Card.
The question is not which visa is better.
The question is which visa fits your goals, your budget, and your immigration strategy.
Before investing your hard-earned money, make sure you have the right legal guidance.
Call SWAS Immigration Firm: (404) 445-7771
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.swasfirm.com
We proudly serve clients throughout the United States and around the world.
I am Lee Kameron, and this has been your SWAS Immigration Update.

Was the $100,000 H-1B fee eliminated?Not exactly. A federal judge in Massachusetts vacated the Trump administration's $1...
06/19/2026

Was the $100,000 H-1B fee eliminated?

Not exactly.

A federal judge in Massachusetts vacated the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B fee requirement on June 8, ruling that the policy exceeded presidential authority and violated the Administrative Procedure Act.

But the story didn't end there.

On June 11, the administration appealed the decision. It then asked the court to stay the ruling while the appeal moves forward, and a federal judge granted that request.

That's why you'll see conflicting claims online.

Some people are focusing on the June 8 decision that vacated the fee.
Others are focusing on the stay, which paused the effect of that decision while the appeal proceeds.

The precise scope of the stay remains unclear, and USCIS had not yet issued guidance on whether it intends to continue collecting the fee.

Here are the facts as of today:

✅ The fee was vacated by a federal court.
✅ The government appealed.
✅ A stay was granted pending appeal.
❌ The legal battle is not over.

That's why immigration lawyers, employers, and applicants are still closely watching what happens next.

06/18/2026

IMMIGRATION COURT UPDATE: PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION

Many immigrants believe that once they are placed in immigration court, deportation is inevitable. That is not always true.

Prosecutorial Discretion (PD) allows government attorneys, in appropriate cases, to dismiss or reduce removal proceedings so that eligible immigrants may pursue lawful immigration benefits.

Factors that may be considered include:

Family ties in the United States
Long-term residence
Good moral character
Lack of serious criminal history
Eligibility for immigration relief

Every immigration court case should be carefully evaluated to determine whether options such as Prosecutorial Discretion, Adjustment of Status, Asylum, or Cancellation of Removal may be available.

Do not assume there is no solution until your case has been thoroughly reviewed.

SWAS Immigration Firm

Representing clients throughout the United States and worldwide.

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In recent guidance, USCIS clarified that officers may deny or return certain Form I-485 Adjustment of Status application...
06/18/2026

In recent guidance, USCIS clarified that officers may deny or return certain Form I-485 Adjustment of Status applications for missing initial evidence instead of first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE). The agency says the change is intended to reduce processing times.

At the same time, USCIS has issued a new rule that will allow filings to be rejected after acceptance if a signature is later determined to be invalid, expanding signature verification requirements to certain electronically captured signatures outside the United States.

Taken together, these updates send a clear message: don't rely on opportunities to correct avoidable filing issues later.

For Adjustment of Status applicants, that means paying close attention to required evidence, signatures, medical examinations, employment documentation, and every other filing requirement before the application is submitted.

A complete application package is more important than ever.

USCIS has issued new guidance that could make incomplete green card applications riskier.Under an updated Policy Manual,...
06/18/2026

USCIS has issued new guidance that could make incomplete green card applications riskier.

Under an updated Policy Manual, immigration officers may deny certain Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) applications when required initial evidence is missing, instead of first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE).

According to USCIS, the goal is to reduce processing times and improve efficiency.
What does this mean for applicants?

✅A missing document could have more serious consequences than before.
✅You may not always receive an opportunity to provide missing evidence later.
✅Filing a complete application package from the start is becoming increasingly important.

The update serves as a reminder that even seemingly minor omissions can create significant setbacks in the immigration process.

Many people know that a US-citizen child may be able to petition for a parent to become a permanent resident (Green Card...
06/17/2026

Many people know that a US-citizen child may be able to petition for a parent to become a permanent resident (Green Card holder).

What they may not always realize is that there is an age requirement.

Before a US-citizen child can petition for a parent, the child generally must:

✅Be at least 21 years old
✅Be able to establish the qualifying parent-child relationship
✅Meet other applicable requirements under US immigration law

That means simply having a US-citizen child is not enough to start the process.

Even when those requirements are met, the parent's immigration history and eligibility can affect the available options and overall process. Factors such as manner of entry, unlawful presence, prior immigration violations, or other grounds of inadmissibility may need to be considered.

Immigration law is often more nuanced than a simple "yes" or "no" answer.

In light of the recent government actions aimed at restricting birth tourism and increased scrutiny of visitor visa appl...
06/17/2026

In light of the recent government actions aimed at restricting birth tourism and increased scrutiny of visitor visa applications associated with the practice, we thought it would be helpful to revisit a distinction that is often misunderstood:

birthright citizenship and birth tourism are not the same thing.

Birthright citizenship is the legal principle that a child born in the United States generally acquires U.S. citizenship at birth.

Birth tourism, on the other hand, refers to traveling to the United States primarily for the purpose of giving birth there so the child can acquire U.S. citizenship. It is a travel and immigration-related issue that involves questions about visa eligibility, travel intent, and compliance with immigration laws.

Understanding the difference matters because many common misconceptions arise when these two concepts are treated as if they were interchangeable.

Some examples:

✅A U.S.-citizen child does not automatically grant immigration status to parents.
✅Birthright citizenship concerns the child's legal status.
✅Birth tourism concerns the purpose of travel and how immigration laws are applied.
✅Policies addressing birth tourism are not necessarily the same as policies addressing citizenship acquired at birth.

As immigration policy continues to evolve, clear and accurate information remains essential.

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