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Built on a Salesforce platform, WRapid™ and WRapid™ Global is an Enterprise Resource Planning software for business immigration.
It is now the leader in the field of Immigration Management Systems.
The National Law Journal recently recognized WRapid™ with its 2023 “Trailblazer in Legal Technology” award.
The software empowers human resource professionals with its robust analytics, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and case processing efficiencies.
WRapid™ features automation and advanced bots WRosie and WRay that provide a critical advantage.
For example, WRay mimics an immigration legal expert by evaluating immigration risk for pre-hires. The systems capabilities are limitless.
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Ahead of Tax Day, Fear of Filing Taxes Rises Among Undocumented Immigrants
Written by Steven Hubbard and Micaela McConnell Tax Day is approaching, but the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts may make many undocumented immigrants hesitant to file taxes. Some worry that providing personal information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could be used against them. Undocumented immigrants pay billions in taxes every year. However, the Trump […]
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Chatting with Charlie Webinar Series
Former U.S. Department of State (DOS) Chief of Immigrant Visa Control Charlie Oppenheim is WR Immigration’s Director of Visa Consulting. Mr. Oppenheim leads two webinars each month in his “Chatting with Charlie” series regarding current visa issues and live reactions to the Visa Bulletin on LinkedIn. The Chatting with Charlie HR Webinar Series assists companies and individuals with planning to meet hiring needs in shortage occupations. This series focuses on projections, predictions, and guidance for strategic visa planning and is invaluable to human resources professionals and visa applicants alike. Each month, Charlie and our team react to the release of the Visa Bulletin live on our LinkedIn and then upload podcast discussions and analysis’ on our YouTube channel! Upcoming Webinar The Chatting with Charlie EB-5 Investor Series helps individuals plan their immigration journey, understand visa waiting lines, and optimize green card application strategies. This series focuses on EB-5 investor green card options and strategies, especially regarding potentially backlogged countries (e.g., China, India, Vietnam, and Korea). View the entire series here! Upcoming Webinar Both of the Chatting with Charlie webinar series briefly touch on discuss family preference categories. However, until Congress amends the quotas set in 1990, there is unlikely to be any significant movement […]
WR Immigration News Digest
Enhanced Visa Scrutiny and Social Media Vetting for F, M, J Applicants U.S. consulates must now refer certain F, M, and J visa applicants for mandatory social media screening, specifically those who previously held such visas or had records terminated since October 7, 2023. Visa denials may stem not only from security concerns but also from perceived political expression online. Impact: Mobility teams should caution affected employees or interns about online activity, limit international travel while visa applications are pending, and ensure access to legal counsel if they’re contacted by federal agencies. Early legal review and travel planning are critical to minimize risk. Visa and Green Card Holders Face Increased Scrutiny at U.S. Borders U.S. Customs and Border Protection has ramped up scrutiny of visa and green card holders, including enhanced social media vetting and a temporary pause on certain green card applications. Students and exchange visitors (F, M, J visas) with prior U.S. stays or terminated SEVIS records may face mandatory fraud reviews. Foreign Nationals entering the U.S. perceived as expressing anti-U.S. views, even through lawful speech, could face delays, refusal of admission, removal, or detention. In rare cases, green card holders have been flagged for removal or detained […]
WR Immigration Ranked by Best Law Firms® 2025
WR Immigration has been ranked in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® in Immigration Law, with 17 of our firm’s attorneys. The rankings list the top 4% of the industry. In addition to the firm’s National Tier 1 ranking, six of the firm’s offices in Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, Oakland, San Diego and San Francisco are regionally ranked. Ranked lawyers include: About WR Immigration WR Immigration is a global immigration law firm known worldwide for its innovation, technology, high-touch legal services, and flawless execution. With ISO 27001–2022 Certification, WR meets the highest standard for Secure Immigration Data Management. Established in 1986 by AILA past president Bernie Wolfsdorf, WR Immigration is a top-rated immigration law firm that provides strategic, client-centered services. The firm has an exemplary track record of building robust immigration programs for companies with diverse workforces. With ten offices across 12 time zones, WR Immigration provides corporate global visa services in more than 100 countries.
