This December marks the one-year anniversary of our Chatting with Charlie series! We are extremely proud of what we’ve been able to develop throughout the year and hope you continue to Journey Forward with us. WR Immigration invites you to attend this amazing webinar series with Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim to gain insights to the immigration industry. Get a sneak peak of what’s in store for 2024 with this evaluation of the newly released January 2024 Visa Bulletin.
By Kimberley Best Robidoux Q: When is the H-1B cap registration period? A: It is expected to be the first two weeks of March 2024 but as of January 24, 2024 the specific dates have not yet been announced by USCIS. Q: If I am maintaining F-1 status, can I travel while my H-1B cap registration is pending?A: Typically, international travel does not affect the H-1B cap registration process and the H-1B cap registration does not affect international travel. However, you must make sure that you are permitted to travel pursuant to your current F-1 status and have the information and documentation necessary to reenter the U.S. Q: If the H-1B registration is selected in the lottery and an H-1B petition is then filed with USCIS, can I travel abroad while my H-1B cap petition is pending with USCIS?A: That depends. Q: If I am in F-1 status with a valid OPT or STEM OPT extension, what documents should I carry if I travel internationally prior to October 1st after my H-1B petition has been approved? A: The F-1 student must have (1) passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay in the U.S.; valid […]
On November 29th, 2022, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) awarded WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charles Oppenheim with the AILA Founders Award. . Director of Visa Consulting Charles Oppenheim The Founders Award is given from time to time to the person or entity having the most substantial impact on the field of immigration law or policy. Charlie Oppenheim worked for the U.S. Department of State for over 43 years and was the Chief of the Immigrant Visa Control and Reporting Division in the Office of Domestic Operations from January 1998 through December 3, 2021, when he retired. Charlie is now the Director of Visa Consulting at WR Immigration and will continue to use his expertise in immigration to help those domestic and abroad. Congratulations to Oppenheim on this amazing accomplishment and recognition for his continuous dedication to immigration.
