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Chatting with Charlie Webinar Series
Former U.S. Department of State (DOS) Chief of Immigrant Visa Control Charlie Oppenheim has joined WR Immigration as Director of Visa Consulting. Charlie will take lead on a multi-webinar series titled “Chatting with Charlie.” Chatting with Charlie will focus on projections, predictions and guidance for strategic visa planning that will be invaluable to Human Resource […]
WR Immigration Podcast: Chatting with Charlie March 2023 Webinar
In this podcast, WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim and Partner Joey Barnett give an update on the investor visa program. Our team covers a range of topics including a review of 2022 visa report, delays on the April Visa Bulletin, concurrent filing strategies, and more!
Chatting with Charlie Webinar: March EB-5 Investor Visa Outlook
In this month’s EB-5 Chatting with Charlie on the March EB-5 investor visa outlook, WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim and Partner Joey Barnett give an update on the investor visa program. Our team covers a range of topics including a review of 2022 visa report, delays on the April Visa Bulletin, concurrent […]
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces New Process to Protect Undocumented Whistleblowers
For an in-depth look at the U.S Department of Homeland Security’s announcement, check out WR’s upcoming webinar on May 11, 2023 at 11 AM PST. On January 13, 2023, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an initiative to extend more protection against deportation for undocumented immigrants who report labor rights violations by employers. These protections […]
USCIS Issues Policy Alert on Evidence for Employers’ Ability to Pay Proffered Wage
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy alert on March 15, 2023, on employers’ ability to pay the proffered wage to prospective beneficiaries of certain I-140 immigrant petitions. This is important in many employment-based green card petitions. USCIS said it is updating its guidance to discuss in more detail various types of evidence […]
Immigration Update
In this edition, find the latest news on enforcement date of Real ID, extension for certain paroled Ukrainians, Somalia for TPS, and more! DHS Delays Enforcement Date for Real ID On May 3, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an interim final rule extending the REAL ID card-based enforcement deadline to May 3, […]
WR Immigration Podcast: Chatting with Charlie: Unpacking the Latest Visa Bulletins
In this month’s Chatting with Charlie Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim, Partner Charina Garcia and Senior Associate Laura Bloniarz update HR professionals with the latest employment-based green card processing information from the latest Visa Bulletins. Learning Topics Include:– April Visa Bulletin Summary– Understanding 2022 State Department Annual Report Table V– Predictions and Trends in […]
Chatting with Charlie: Unpacking the Latest Visa Bulletins
In this month’s Chatting with Charlie Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim, Partner Charina Garcia and Senior Associate Laura Bloniarz update HR professionals with the latest employment-based green card processing information from the latest Visa Bulletins. Learning topics include common case profile for HR discussion, understanding the 2022 State Department Annual Report Table V, and […]
WR Immigration Recognized by SHRM to Offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® Recertification Activities
WR Immigration is proud to be recognized as a certified online learning provider by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). Attending certain WR webinars makes you eligible to receive Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-CP® recertification activities. SHRM certification credential-holders maintain their status by engaging in professional development activities related to the […]
Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Trends and Immigrant Visa Usage for 2022 Fiscal Year
For an in-depth look at the April Visa Bulletin, check out WR’s Chatting with Charlie: Unpacking the April Visa Bulletin on March 15, 2023 at 11 AM PST. Late February the State Department finally published the anticipated Table V to complete its 2022 Annual Report of the Visa Office. The data in Table V is […]
Global Newsletter
We like to sit down (virtually these days) with our corporate clients at the beginning of each year to see what they think their global immigration programs are going to look like in the coming year. This year we positioned these conversations around three themes: challenges, changes and wish lists. Curious what others are predicting […]
WRapid™ Recognized as Legal Technology Trailblazer by The National Law Journal for Best Immigration Software
WR Immigration, a nationally ranked Tier 1 law firm, has been named a 2023 Legal Technology Trailblazer by the National Law Journal. The annual list recognizes companies pioneering the legal industry by developing technology that improves how legal professionals and law firms operate. WR Immigration was recognized for its proprietary Immigration Management System, WRapid™—a centralized, […]
EB5 Investors: USCIS Launches New $20K Fee for EB-5 Regional Centers, Managing Partner Bernie Wolfsdorf Responds
The Department of Homeland Security has posted a Federal Register notice alerting EB-5 stakeholders that the USCIS will begin collecting funds for the EB-5 Integrity Fund to administer the EB-5 Regional Center Program, as required by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. In their blog piece analyzing this update, EB5 Investors Magazine staff reached […]
