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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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Trump Administration Abruptly Stopped Processing Green Card Applications Filed by Asylees, Refugees. A FOIA Request Seeks Answers
By Raul Pinto and Jennifer Coberly On March 25, news reports surfaced that the Trump administration imposed a suspension in the processing of certain green card applications. The news reports stated that a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official confirmed the suspension. The agency said the suspension applied to people who entered the country […]
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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
CHNV Parole Litigation Update On April 14, 2025, a U.S. District Court in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking parts of the federal government’s plan to terminate the CHNV parole program for individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. In response, USCIS announced on April 17 that previously issued termination notices are now paused and unenforceable. Additionally, no new CHNV parole applications will be accepted or processed until further notice. On April 18 the Department of Justice appealed the ruling to the First Circuit and then on April 21 it filed an emergency motion to stay the district court’s ruling pending appeal. The termination of CHNV paroles will not take effect on April 24, 2025 unless the district court’s order is stayed or overturned. Impact: This stay provides temporary relief for CHNV parole holders, allowing continued work authorization. Stay coordinated with counsel and prepare for potential changes pending final court decisions. Temporary Restraining Order Issued in F-1 SEVIS Termination Case On April 18, 2025, a federal judge in Georgia granted a temporary restraining order in a case involving the termination of SEVIS records for over 130 F-1 students. The order requires the government to reinstate the students’ F-1 status […]
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.
