CIS has announced that beginning May 31, 2014, Adjustment of Status (I-485) cases will not be approved unless the medical examination results are less than one year old. This is a reversion back to the policy CIS followed until 2004 when, due to backlogs in adjudicating AOS applications, the medical exam results were deemed valid[…]
Mr. David Swaim and his team (Tidwell, Swaim & Associates in Dallas, Texas) are very helpful, professional and knowledgeable people. They were working on my citizenship case, and I got it successfully. Whenever I had a question – they were always ready to answer it or find an answer for me. Also, they always kept[…]
On behalf of my family, I wish to thank you to Attorney David Swaim and the rest of your Staff for a job well done. We’ve waited for 4 years and finally received our green card and you don’t know how joyful and grateful we are. We appreciate your professionalism and kind understanding on everything[…]
Mr. David Swaim handled my Naturalization Case. Erica the paralegal that assisted Mr. Swaim kept me informed at all times and I always knew what was going on and what to expect next on my case. As soon as she received any kind of information regarding my case she would contact me and informed me.[…]
David Swaim is VERY attentive to details. Although my immigration case was pretty complicated, he did a wonderful job handling it. He took the Immigration Service to federal court, sued them actually, and not only won but forced them to pay almost all of the attorney’s fees and cost. Acquiring my Green card was only[…]
Mr. Swaim handled my grandma’s naturalization as well as my aunt’s visa. If you want a straight-forward/honest lawyer you have come to the right place. Mr. Swaim is an expert in immigration (the firm only specializes in Immigration law) and he was very patient when explaining our case and processes. I also applaud the ease[…]
Mr. J. David Swaim and his firm had represented me in a variety of immigration issues. He helped me to process my working visa while working for Marazzi Tile. I was so impressed with his integrity and knowledge of immigration law than later I decided to hire him to represent me in processing my green[…]
The Dallas Observer has written an interesting article on one of the worst Immigration Judges in the country, who happens to be in Dallas. Immigration Judge Dietrich Sims is a former attorney with the Immigration Service who has established a widely know reputation for unprofessionalism, badgering the foreign nationals and attorneys who appear before him[…]
DOL announces “bright line” rules for travel when requesting a prevailing wage and filing a labor certification/9089. These rules are somewhat helpful but the AILA summary provided below is even more helpful in determining what impact travel will have on both the offered/prevailing wage and the job requirements stated in the labor certification application itself. Read[…]