In this podcast, WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim and Partner Joey Barnett give an update on the investor visa program. Our team covers a range of topics including a review of 2022 visa report, delays on the April Visa Bulletin, concurrent filing strategies, and more!
WR Immigration is proud to be recognized as a certified online learning provider by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). Attending certain WR webinars makes you eligible to receive Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-CP® recertification activities. SHRM certification credential-holders maintain their status by engaging in professional development activities related to the behavioral competencies and HR knowledge areas identified in the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (BASK) model. What are SHRM Professional Development Credits? The Society of Human Resources (SHRM) offers Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) and Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certifications. These certifications are often crucial for HR Managers and other Human Resources professionals to advance their careers and gain promotions. WR Immigration webinars provide clients with 1 Professional Development Credit for each accredited presentation they attend. If you are looking for professional credits to count towards your re-certification, we invite you to attend our webinar. Upcoming WR Immigration Webinars Register for the upcoming webinar Chatting with Charlie: Unpacking the May Visa Bulletin on April 19, 2023 and receive a SHRM PDC. Click here for additional webinars and registration details.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of flexibilities in rules related to Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) compliance due to continued precautions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy is extended until March 31, 2021. Read our overview of USCIS’s flexible I-9 procedures here. About a year ago, the Department of Homeland Security deferred physical presence requirements associated with the I-9 process. The policy applies only to employers and workplaces operating remotely. Details: “ICE Announces Extension to I-9 Compliance Flexibility,” ICE, Jan. 27, 2021, https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-announces-extension-i-9-compliance-flexibility-2
