by James Pinedo | Sep 2, 2025 | 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 | Apr 8, 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. Guidance on Citizenship Verification and Voting Eligibility FIFA PASS Program: Priority U.S. Visa Interview Access for FIFA...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 7, 2026 | Announcements, Resources
WR Immigration today announced the launch of its Trust Center, a centralized resource providing clients and partners with transparent access to the firm’s security, privacy, and compliance practices. Safeguarding client data is fundamental to WR Immigration’s...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 3, 2026 | Global
Our March global immigration recap includes the latest on the EU’s implementation of the digital Entry/Exit System (EES), the United Kingdom’s updated guidance for sponsors of foreign workers, Australia’s skilled visa nomination income thresholds, Singapore’s new AI...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 2, 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. H-1B FY 2027: Lottery Completed and Filing Period Now Underway Key H-1B & F-1 Risks for Employers State Department...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 1, 2026 | Immigration Updates
Without any announcement, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made significant changes to their policies related to Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification inspections, also known as “I-9 Audits”. ICE has published a new Fact Sheet online and as a...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 30, 2026 | Immigration Updates
USCIS is now issuing selection notifications for the most recent H-1B cap lottery. Registration volumes decreased year-over-year but still exceeded the 85,000 available visas, maintaining a competitive selection environment. Employers should monitor their USCIS...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 26, 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. H-2B Cap Reached for Second Half of FY 2026 DOL Wage Rule Proposal for H-1B and PERM Returns to Federal Review Panama...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 19, 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. April 2026 Visa Bulletin Shows Significant Forward Movement FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration Deadline Approaching Multiple DHS...
by James Pinedo | Mar 19, 2026 | Human Resources Services
Recent forward movement in the Visa Bulletin for India EB-2 and EB-3 categories, particularly in April 2026, has prompted renewed optimism among stakeholders. However, when viewed in the context of February and March 2026 activity, the data suggests that this movement...
by James Pinedo | Mar 17, 2026 | Announcements
WR Immigration is proud to announce the release of our 2025 Immigration Trends Report, offering a comprehensive look at one of the most dynamic and complex periods in recent immigration history. Drawing on insights from across industries and our Immigration...
by James Pinedo | Mar 14, 2026 | Investor Visas
If an EB-5 project’s Form I-956F (Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise) is still pending, your green card depends on that approval. Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
by James Pinedo | Mar 12, 2026 | Investor Visas
For in-depth information on the latest EB-5 trends, visit WR Immigration’s EB-5 Series playlist on YouTube. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allows qualified foreign investors and their families to obtain U.S. permanent residence...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 12, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The legal battle over Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has reached a new and critical stage. Background TPS provides temporary protection from removal and work authorization to nationals of countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster,...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 12, 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. Supreme Court Reinforces Deferential Review in Asylum Persecution Cases Federal Court Blocks Implementation of Rule...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 5, 2026 | Immigration Updates
In light of escalating regional instability, the U.S. Department of State has issued updated travel advisories and security alerts affecting several Middle Eastern countries. U.S. companies with personnel stationed or traveling in the region should...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 5, 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. FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration Begins US Embassy and Travel Impacts Due to Ongoing Conflict in the Middle East DHS Announces...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 5, 2026 | Immigration Updates
As of March 2026, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is fully enforcing the REAL ID Act. Standard state driver’s licenses that are not REAL ID–compliant are no longer accepted for boarding domestic flights. For non-U.S. citizens and international...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 3, 2026 | Global
Our February global immigration recap includes the latest on Canada’s 2026 Express Entry categories and C20 work permit guidance, Singapore’s minimum qualifying salaries for EP and S-Pass holders, Saudi Arabia’s pause on temporary work visa issuance, the United...
by James Pinedo | Mar 3, 2026 | Investor Visas
Effective March 2, 2026 On February 25, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a critical update to its Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5) policy. This update introduces a new “Inventory Management” approach for processing Form I-526 and Form...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 3, 2026 | Immigration Updates
USCIS will open the FY 2027 H-1B cap electronic registration period at 12:00 p.m. ET on March 4, 2026, and close it at 12:00 p.m. ET on March 19, 2026. Selection notifications are expected by March 31, 2026. Employers may submit registrations only during this 15-day...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 2, 2026 | Immigration Updates
Following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran and subsequent retaliatory actions, Embassies across the Middle East have halted or severely limited visa processing, with widespread shelter-in-place directives and regional airspace closures. The situation is...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 26, 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 Proposal to Overhaul Asylum EAD Eligibility DOL Advances Proposal to Revise H-1B and PERM Wage Requirements H-2B FY...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 26, 2026 | Investor Visas
An EB-5 investor and their family had been waiting since August 2024 for their I-485 adjustment of status applications to be adjudicated — despite the underlying I-526E petition already being approved. After nearly a year and a half of silence, with no Requests for...
by James Pinedo | Feb 25, 2026 | Human Resources Services
The FY-2027 H-1B cap season introduces significant structural changes that will directly impact employer sponsorship strategy. The registration window will run from March 4–19, 2026. Even for employers who have not finalized their decision on Cap H-1B sponsorship,...
by Frank Alvarado | Feb 20, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects active visa demand management rather than routine movement. With USCIS honoring the Dates for Filing chart for March, eligible applicants may file adjustment of status applications even where Final Action Dates are not yet...
