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How Maybelle Center Made the Belonging Barometer Part of Everyday Practice

Maybelle Center integrated the Belonging Barometer into its programs, planning, and evaluation process, using data on belonging to strengthen community connections, guide decision-making, and support residents experiencing social isolation.

The post How Maybelle Center Made the Belonging Barometer Part of Everyday Practice appeared first on American Immigration Council.

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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New H-1B Executive Order and Proclamation Fee Extension

Employer and university guidance on layoffs, interagency review, and the blocked fee As of September 20, 2026 On September 18, 2026, President Trump signed “Enhancing Program Integrity and Interagency Coordination in the Administration of the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Program.” The executive order directs increased coordination and consideration of employer layoffs in H-1B-related decisions. It accompanied a separate proclamation extending the $100,000 payment policy for certain H-1B petitions to September 21, 2027. The fee policy remains vacated; the extension should also remain blocked, subject to judicial clarification. [1–3] Employers and universities can continue planning H-1B sponsorship under the current court-ordered framework. The renewed focus on displacement does not by itself cure the legal defects in the fee. However, the separate September 18 executive order may produce increased scrutiny of layoffs, wages, and hiring practices even while collection remains blocked. A separate proposed fee exceeding $103,000 is also not a current payment obligation. This bulletin explains these distinct developments and their practical consequences. 1. Three separate measures require separate analysis The $100,000 measure is a presidential proclamation, although it is frequently described as an executive order. The President also issued a separate H-1B enforcement executive order on September 18. In addition, DHS […]

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28 WR Immigration Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2027

WR Immigration, a leading global immigration law firm, is proud to announce that 28 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Sixteen WR Immigration attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, while 12 were recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. The honorees represent WR teams across California, Colorado, Massachusetts and New York, demonstrating the depth of legal talent found throughout the firm. Best Lawyers selects honorees through its Purely Peer Review® process. According to the organization, approximately 5% of practicing attorneys in the United States were recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, while approximately 2% of early-career attorneys were named to Ones to Watch. Learn more about the 2027 Best Lawyers awards. WR Immigration Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America® Sixteen WR Immigration attorneys were recognized in the 2027 edition: Bernard P. WolfsdorfManaging Partner Cliff RosenthalPartner Joseph M. BarnettPartner Kimberley Best RobidouxPartner Naveen Rahman BhoraPartner Avi FriedmanPartner David R. FullmerPartner Ceridwen J. KoskiPartner Daniel MaranciPartner Miki K. MatricianPartner Farshad OwjiPartner Richard YemmPartner Julie GalvinSenior Associate Allison-Clare AckerOf Counsel Lorie […]

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