by Bernard Wolfsdorf | Jul 20, 2026 | Human Resources Services, Immigration Updates, Investor Visas
By Bernard P. Wolfsdorf The Department of State’s August 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects only modest forward movement in most employment-based categories, while confirming that demand for employment-based immigrant visas remains exceptionally high. Although...
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 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 | 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 James Pinedo | Feb 9, 2026 | Human Resources Services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that premium processing fees will increase for certain employment-based and nonimmigrant filings effective March 1, 2026. The increases, required by statute and tied to inflation, will impact employers,...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 5, 2025 | Human Resources Services
The Supreme Court will review Executive Order 14160, President Trump’s January 20, 2025 directive instructing federal agencies to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children born in the United States if their parents are undocumented or temporarily present, including...