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Built on the Salesforce platform, WRapid™  and WRapid™  Global are Enterprise Resource Planning software for business immigration.

It is now the leader in the field of Immigration Management Systems.  

The National Law Journal recognized WRapid™ with its 2025 “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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Insights

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 […]

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Legal Bulletin: Strategy Considerations for FY 2027 H-1B Cap Weighted Lottery and $100,000 Fee

Overview The FY 2027 H-1B cap season will introduce significant structural changes to the selection process and increased financial risk for some employers. DHS will replace the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based weighted selection system. USCIS is expected to open FY2027 cap registration in March 2026, with the new rule taking effect on February 27, 2026. Please see below for strategy considerations in light of the new rules and the continued $100,000 fee. Key Changes for the FY 2027 H-1B Cap 1. Weighted H-1B Lottery Based on Wages DHS will replace the previous random lottery with a weighted allocation system tied to DOL’s four-level OEWS (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics) prevailing wage framework: In the H-1B lottery registration, employers must indicate the highest OEWS wage level met or exceeded by the offered salary for the relevant occupation and work location. 2. Wage Level Determination at Registration The wage level listed in the H-1B cap registration is: For roles with multiple work locations, employers must use the lowest applicable OEWS wage level among those locations for the registration. If multiple employers register the same foreign national, USCIS will use the registration with the lowest wage level for lottery weighting purpose. 3. Strategic Wage Increases Permitted DHS has […]

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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. 

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