by James Pinedo | Dec 12, 2023 | 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 | Jun 18, 2025 | Immigration Updates
Visa Processing Resumes for Harvard International Students CHNV Parole Programs Terminated Following Supreme Court Ruling USCIS Updates Validity of Medical Exams for Green Card Applications DHS Offers Fine Forgiveness for Self-Deportation via CBP App July 2025 Visa...
by Frank Alvarado | Jun 12, 2025 | Immigration Updates
Court Temporarily Blocks Visa Ban on Harvard Students DHS Launches Visa Overstay Crackdown After Colorado Attack TPS for Nepal and Cameroon Ending in August USCIS Proposes New Biographic and Employment Data Collection Washington Bans Immigration-Based Workplace...
by Frank Alvarado | Jun 9, 2025 | Immigration Updates
RAPID RESPONSE ANALYSIS – U.S. HOUSE “RECONCILIATION” SPENDING PROPOSALS ON IMMIGRATION AND THE BORDER Date of Report: May 2025 Key Takeaway: The U.S. House of Representatives’ 2025 “reconciliation” spending bills propose sweeping financial investments and legal...
by Frank Alvarado | Jun 5, 2025 | Immigration Updates
On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University under F, M, or J visas. This policy took effect immediately and is set to last for six months,...
by Frank Alvarado | Jun 5, 2025 | Immigration Updates
For an in-depth review of these travel restrictions, WR Immigration is hosting an urgent webinar to provide critical insights into the policy’s scope and its immediate and long-term effects on affected communities, legal rights, and immigration procedures....
by Frank Alvarado | Jun 4, 2025 | Immigration Updates
New Visa Restrictions Disrupt International Student Pipeline Supreme Court Clears Path to End Humanitarian Parole for CHNV Nationals DOJ Expands Whistleblower Program to Target Corporate Immigration Violations CBP, ICE, and USCIS to Ramp Up Crackdown on Visa Overstays...
by Frank Alvarado | May 30, 2025 | Global
WR Immigration’s May global immigration recap includes the latest developments on the UK’s White Paper proposals, Spain’s immigration policy reforms, Portugal’s new border control systems, and the extension of China’s visa-wavier program...
by Frank Alvarado | May 29, 2025 | Immigration Updates
Policy Watch: Rising Scrutiny on International Students and OPT Compliance Supreme Court Allows Venezuelan TPS Wind-Down to Proceed E-Verify System Error Impacts SSA Mismatch Cases Policy Watch: Rising Scrutiny on International Students and OPT Compliance The Trump...
by Frank Alvarado | May 23, 2025 | Immigration Updates
Many U.S. citizens who obtained their U.S. citizenship derivatively through their parents often wonder why they are unable to prove the date they became US citizens. For U.S. citizens born in the U.S. or whose birth was registered abroad, they can use their birth...
by Frank Alvarado | May 23, 2025 | Immigration Updates
In a significant and unprecedented move, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on May 22, 2025 revoked Harvard University’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), effective immediately. The decision bars Harvard from enrolling or...
by Frank Alvarado | May 21, 2025 | Immigration Updates
Supreme Court Keeps Block on Trump Administration’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Venezuelans, Sends Case Back to Fifth Circuit DHS Terminates TPS for Afghanistan USCIS Releases Numbers in H-1B Electronic Registration Process June Visa Bulletin sees some movement...
by Frank Alvarado | May 20, 2025 | Immigration Updates
The State of Global Mobility in 2025, an Academic Perspective By Sheridan Abraham and Ceridwen “Ceri” Koski Disclaimer: These are individual comments/points of view from experts in the field based on their professional experiences which do not necessarily...
by Frank Alvarado | May 15, 2025 | Investor Visas
Overview: You’re in a rare and strong position, with early-ish EB-2 priority date, and while it’s not yet current, it may become available soon. [1] At the same time, you may benefit from the flexibility and protection offered by EB-5, especially through Rural...
by Frank Alvarado | May 14, 2025 | Immigration Updates
DHS to End TPS for Afghanistan DHS Extends TPS for South Sudan TSA Begins Full REAL ID Enforcement Legislation Allowing Longer Term Stays for “Canadian Snowbirds” Proposed DHS to End TPS for Afghanistan On May 12, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security announced it...
by Frank Alvarado | May 9, 2025 | Immigration Updates
The Consequences of the Drive for Cost Containment and Efficiencies within Global Mobility Programs By Ceridwen “Ceri” Koski Disclaimer: These are individual comments/points of view from experts in the field based on their professional experiences which do...
by Frank Alvarado | May 8, 2025 | Immigration Updates
“One-Strike” Policy Increases Risk for Visa Holders DHS Announces Voluntary Departure “Stipend” TPS for South Sudan Automatically Extended Through November 3, 2025 Romania Removed from the U.S. Visa Waiver Program EAD Revocations Trigger E-Verify Alerts...
by Frank Alvarado | May 6, 2025 | Investor Visas
By: Joey Barnett I just returned to California after a well-attended EB-5 Industry Forum put on by Invest In the USA (IIUSA) and want to share the top 10 EB-5 things I learned in Houston, Texas: There has been little to no legislative discussion to date regarding Mr....
by Frank Alvarado | May 2, 2025 | Global
WR Immigration’s April global immigration recap includes the latest developments on Brazil’s reinstatement of eVisas for US, Canadian and Australian citizens; Thailand’s new digital arrival card (TDAC) requirement; Australia’s visa processing...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 30, 2025 | Immigration Updates
DHS Temporarily Restores SEVIS Records Amid Legal Pressure SEVP Clarifies SEVIS Termination and Visa Revocation Criteria H-2B Cap Filled for Early Second Half FY25 USCIS RFEs Seek Home Addresses in H-1B and I-140 Cases DHS Launches Major Update to SAVE Immigration...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 24, 2025 | Immigration Updates
CHNV Parole Litigation Update Temporary Restraining Order Issued in F-1 SEVIS Termination Case DOL Seeks Feedback on New H-2B Attestation Form May Visa Bulletin: EB-5 Final Action Date Retrogression for India REAL ID Requirement Takes Effect May 7 for U.S. Travelers...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 24, 2025 | Immigration Updates
The transcript version of our weekly Q&A livestream for corporate immigration professionals. Join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter for more immigration updates. By Kimberley (Best) Robidoux & Miki Kawashima Matrician 🔥 Question: What’s going on with...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 17, 2025 | Immigration Updates
The transcript version of our weekly Q&A livestream for corporate immigration professionals. Join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter for more immigration updates. By Kimberley (Best) Robidoux & Miki Kawashima Matrician 🔥 Question: What is the new...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 16, 2025 | Immigration Updates
Court Blocks CHNV Parole Termination USCIS Scrutiny of Social Media Triggers Visa Revocations Trump Signals Possible Reentry Path for Undocumented Workers with Employer Support Court Blocks CHNV Parole Termination A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 15, 2025 | Immigration Updates
By Laura Bloniarz Want to stay in the loop? Subscribe here to get the latest updates on the Business Immigration Benchmark podcast and more! In this week’s episode of “The Business Immigration Benchmark,” I caught up with Sydney Bridger, SHRM-SCP, WR...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 10, 2025 | Immigration Updates
The transcript version of our weekly Q&A livestream for corporate immigration professionals. Join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter for more immigration updates. By Kimberley (Best) Robidoux & Miki Kawashima Matrician 🔥 Question: What is the current...
