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.
** Update and Clarification for H-4 and L-2: DHS Increases Premium Processing Fees ** Despite the information provided by USCIS in its December 27, 2023 press release, Form I-539 Applications for a change or extension of stay for H-4 and L-2 dependents are not eligible for Premium Processing. However, if such applications are submitted together with the principal H-1B or L-1 beneficiary’s I-129 Petition, USCIS will review the Form I-539 as soon as possible after reviewing the Form I-129 which, when a Form I-129 is filed via Premium Processing, means that the Form I-539 for dependents will likely be adjudicated (approval, denial, RFE, NOID or referred for an investigation) within the premium processing timeframe. Original Post from 12/27/2023 In a recent update, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a final rule to adjust premium processing fees to account for inflation, with the changes set to take effect on February 26, 2024. The premium processing fees were initially established under the USCIS Stabilization Act, which granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the authority to periodically adjust these fees. After maintaining these fees at the same level for three years, USCIS has decided to implement adjustments based on […]
WR Immigration, a leading global immigration law firm, has been shortlisted for the prestigious “Chambers D&I: Environment & Sustainability” award. This recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to promoting environmental sustainability. “We are honored to be shortlisted for the Chambers Environment & Sustainability: Outstanding Firm Award,” said Bernie Wolfsdorf, Managing Partner of WR Immigration. “Environmental sustainability is critical and our firm sees it as our duty to promote environmental sustainability.” This Chambers Award recognizes law firms that have demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting and implementing environmentally sustainable practices and aims to encourage law firms to operate in a more sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. WR Immigration’s recognition is for law firms that have made significant strides in reducing their carbon footprint and promoting environmentally-friendly practices. The firm has implemented numerous environmental sustainability initiatives. WR Immigration implemented a paperless office policy years ago and all documents are stored electronically to reduce paper usage. WR requires the use of energy-efficient equipment, eco-friendly products and implemented a recycling program many years ago that focuses on reducing waste. The winners of the 2023 Chambers USA Awards will be announced at a ceremony on June 15, 2023. WR Immigration’s commitment to promoting environmental sustainability highlights the importance […]
