Chatting with Charlie: December 2023 Visa Bulletin Update

Oct 30, 2023 | Announcements, Human Resources Services

WR Immigration invites you to attend this amazing webinar series with Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim to gain insights to the immigration industry. Join us on November 16 at 11:00 am PT to hear details about the December Visa Bulletin for both Employment-Based and Family-Based schedules.

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State Department to Begin Online Presence Review/Vetting for All H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants on December 15, 2025

Effective December 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will expand its online presence vetting procedures to include all H-1B specialty occupation and H-4 dependent visa applicants at U.S. consular posts abroad. This policy mirrors the process implemented in June 2025 for F, M, and J visa applicants and represents...

Green Card Processing Slow Down Ahead: What Companies Can Expect and How to Prepare

By Laura Bloniarz, Senior Associate, WR Immigration For the past two years, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services “USCIS” has issued a record number of employment-based green cards. What does the remainder of the government’s fiscal year hold for green card processing? On January 18th, WR Immigration is hosting a discussion to...

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