by James Pinedo | Jun 17, 2026 | Human Resources Services
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...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 10, 2026 | Immigration Updates
Employers with Salvadoran employees working pursuant to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are facing an unusual compliance situation as DHS has not yet issued a formal decision regarding the future of El Salvador’s TPS designation. El Salvador’s current TPS period had...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 8, 2026 | Immigration Updates
No. In California, a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement generally cannot terminate or override a sponsor’s federal support obligation under Form I‑864. The key distinctions are: A marital agreement may waive California spousal support. I‑864 support is a separate...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 3, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. SEVP Issues New Guidance on Curricular Practical Training DHS Advances Proposal to Eliminate 60- Day Grace Period for...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 2, 2026 | Global
Our August global immigration recap includes the latest on Canada’s newly launched OINP platform, Australia’s revised priority processing order for visa and nomination applications, Sweden’s recent immigration reforms, Thailand’s 30-day visa waiver conditions, and...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 27, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. DHS Advances New H-1B Reform Proposal DHS Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Cap Petitions State Department Temporarily Pauses...
by James Pinedo | Aug 26, 2026 | Announcements
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...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 24, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a sweeping new rule that would impose an additional $103,265 fee on every H-1B petition subject to the annual statutory cap. If finalized, the proposal would represent one of the most dramatic increases in the...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 24, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The September 2026 Visa Bulletin brings substantial forward movement in several family-sponsored categories, including advances of more than two years for some applicants. Most employment-based categories remain unchanged as the fiscal year approaches its September 30...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 20, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. State Department Expands Premium B-1/B-2 Visa Appointment Pilot TPS Update: Protections End for Ethiopia and Somalia BIA...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 13, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. New F-1 Rule Changes Grace Periods for OPT and Status Extensions USCIS Takes First Step Toward Mandatory Electronic Filing...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 13, 2026 | Immigration Updates
On August 12, 2026 the Uinted States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an Alert about an extension of the work authorization for TPS El Salvador. USCIS is extending the work authorization for individuals with TPS El Salvador based on an individual...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 10, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued new guidance implementing a significant change to the admission of J-1 exchange visitors. Effective September 15, 2026, J nonimmigrants who enter the United States or change to J status will generally be admitted...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 10, 2026 | Immigration Updates
Important: Domestic travel can carry different immigration risks depending on your status, immigration history, criminal history, and destination. Consult a qualified immigration attorney before travel if you have any status concerns, prior arrests or convictions,...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 10, 2026 | Immigration Updates
Under current USCIS policy, denial of an initial post-completion OPT I-765 does not necessarily leave the student only with the 60 days measured from the program end date. USCIS currently states that, if post-completion OPT is denied, F-1 status...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 7, 2026 | Immigration Updates
IRCC has withdrawn the July 29, 2026 update to its C20 Reciprocity guidance and published a revised version dated August 6, 2026. The revised guidance removes the language that had suggested a foreign national must already be employed by the company abroad before...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 6, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. Colombia Sees Increased Work Visa Delays and Heightened Scrutiny USCIS Extends Somalia TPS Work Authorization Through...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 6, 2026 | Immigration Updates
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has confirmed that the court order previously preventing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti is no longer in effect following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Mullin v. Doe. On August 5, 2026,...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 6, 2026 | Immigration Updates
If your Form I-751 (Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence) has been pending for years, you may not have to simply wait. Although a timely filed I-751 extends your lawful permanent resident status, lengthy USCIS delays can postpone: Your 10-year green...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 4, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) new F-1 regulations represent one of the most significant changes to international student compliance in decades. While Optional Practical Training (OPT), STEM OPT, and Curricular Practical Training (CPT)—including Day...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 3, 2026 | Global
Our July global immigration recap includes the latest on Canada’s revamped Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP) and eligibility requirements for Reciprocal Employment Work Permits, Ireland’s response to Irish Residence Permit (IRP) renewal processing delays,...
by Frank Alvarado | Jul 30, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. DHS Rule Allows Certain Asylum Cases to Move Directly to Immigration Court USCIS Extends Automatic Work Authorization for...
by Bernard Wolfsdorf | Jul 27, 2026 | Human Resources Services, Immigration Updates
By Bernard P. Wolfsdorf Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way U.S. immigration cases are reviewed. What was once a largely document-driven adjudication process is increasingly becoming a data-driven investigative process. Employers and foreign nationals...
by Frank Alvarado | Jul 23, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks TPS Work Authorization Cutoff August Visa Bulletin Brings Limited Employment-Based...
by Frank Alvarado | Jul 22, 2026 | Immigration Updates
On July 21, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued an administrative stay temporarily preventing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from implementing certain agency policies adopted to carry out portions of H.R. 1 (the...
by Frank Alvarado | Jul 21, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The Trump administration continues to signal that worksite enforcement will become one of its highest immigration enforcement priorities. In a July 15, 2026 interview with the Center for Immigration Studies, Border Czar Tom Homan outlined plans for a dramatic...
