by Rachel Maisano | May 24, 2023 | Human Resources Services
There’s a lot to accomplish when building a strong global mobility program for your company. Strong global mobility and immigration programs maximize outcomes and ROI; utilize efficient processes; leverage technology; stay compliant; achieve cost-savings; advance...
by Frank Alvarado | May 16, 2023 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on Title 42 ending, work authorization extensions, COVID-19 vaccine updates and more! Uncertainty Reigns as Title 42 Ends; Mayorkas Announces New Rule, Other Measures In response to reports of a potential surge of migrants at the...
by Frank Alvarado | May 15, 2023 | Immigration Updates
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on May 4, 2023, that employers will have 30 days to comply with Form I-9, Employment Authorization Verification, requirements after the COVID-19 flexibilities sunset on July 31, 2023. ICE is encouraging...
by Rachel Maisano | May 15, 2023 | Announcements
WR Immigration’s Who’s Who Legal performance index rankings showcase our expertise in immigration law. WR Immigration Attorneys’ Who’s Who Legal Rankings WR Immigration is honored to announce that 11 attorneys have been recognized in the 2023...
by Rachel Maisano | May 13, 2023 | Immigration Updates
I have been Provisionally Accepted—Do I need a lawyer? A deceptively complex program involving a “lottery within a lottery”. By Bernard Wolfsdorf & Naveen Bhora The U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) has advised that: DV-2024 Entrants from last year) can...
by Rachel Maisano | May 10, 2023 | Announcements
WR Immigration Law’s Managing partner, Bernard Wolfsdorf, San Diego partner Kimberley Best Robidoux, and 2023/2024 incoming AILA President Farshad Owji have been selected for the 2023 Lawdragon® 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers list. This new guide recognizes...
by Rachel Maisano | May 9, 2023 | Announcements
How WR Immigration Uses AI to Build a More Personal Connection with Our Clients. By Charina Garcia, Strategy and Innovation Partner, WR Immigration In today’s fast-paced world, it’s no secret that technology has become an integral part of our lives. From...
by Frank Alvarado | May 9, 2023 | Global, Immigration Updates
In this look around the globe, find the latest immigration news regarding Australia’s Temporary Salary Migration Income Threshold , Canada’s federal worker’s strike, the Hague Convention on Apostilles and much more! But first, we start with this...
by Frank Alvarado | May 2, 2023 | Human Resources Services, Podcast
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, the May Visa Bulletin, concurrent filing...
by Rachel Maisano | May 1, 2023 | Immigration Updates
After the Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced on April 21, 2023, that it will begin accepting the revised Form ETA-9089, Application for Permanent Employment Certification, in the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG)...
by Rachel Maisano | May 1, 2023 | Immigration Updates
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the results of the fiscal year (FY) 2024 H-1B initial registration period and expressed concerns about fraud. During the registration period for the FY 2024 H-1B cap, USCIS saw a significant increase in...
by Rachel Maisano | May 1, 2023 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on DOS Managing Regional Migration, USCIS Temporary Suspensions of Biometrics and more! DHS, DOS Announce New Actions to Manage Regional Migration On April 27, 2023, the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and State (DOS)...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 28, 2023 | Video Resources
In this month’s Chatting with Charlie “April 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...
by Rachel Maisano | Apr 26, 2023 | Announcements
WR Immigration, a leading global immigration law firm, has been shortlisted for the prestigious “Chambers D&I: Environment & Sustainability” award. This recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to promoting environmental sustainability. “We are...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 20, 2023 | Video Resources
In this month’s Chatting with Charlie on the May Visa Bulletin outlook, WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim, Partner Charina Garcia, and Senior Associate Laura Bloniarz update HR professionals with the latest employment-based green card...
by Rachel Maisano | Apr 17, 2023 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on H-2B petitions, predictions for the May visa bulletin and the six new DHS subcommittees. Employers May File H-2B Petitions for Late Second Half of FY 2023 On April 13, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 17, 2023 | Immigration Updates
Under the Exchange Visitor Program regulations, the Department of State’s (DOS) Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs published a notice on April 5, 2023, waiving and modifying certain regulatory requirements with respect to a temporary...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 17, 2023 | Immigration Updates
On April 13, 2023, the White House announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will issue a proposed rule soon to expand the definition of “lawful presence” to include recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), known...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 14, 2023 | Video Resources
In this webinar, WR Immigration experts Charina Garcia and Audrey Lustgarten discuss what to do when considering global alternatives. Watch to learn about alternative U.S. options, a review of immigration options to confirm eligibility, non-immigration factors, and...
by Rachel Maisano | Apr 12, 2023 | Global, Immigration Updates
In this look around the globe, find the latest immigration news regarding Brazil’s re-introduction of visa requirements, Canada’s announcement of new post-graduation work permit measures and the UK’s upcoming electronic travel authorization scheme....
by Rachel Maisano | Apr 4, 2023 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on the April Visa Bulletin, COVID-19 flexibilities, the H-1B electronic registration selection process, and more! April Visa Bulletin Shows Worldwide EB-4 Backlog of 5+ Years, EB-2 Retrogression EB-5 Backlog DOS is no longer...
by Rachel Maisano | Mar 31, 2023 | Family-based Visas, Resources
What is an Affidavit of Support? An Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) is required for many intending immigrants. It is essentially a legally binding contract stating that the signer agrees to “sponsor,” or financially support, the intending immigrant once he or she...
by Rachel Maisano | Mar 30, 2023 | Announcements
The Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM) presents the EMMAs (Expatriate Management and Mobility Awards) each year to recognize excellence in Expatriate Management and Global Mobility. WR Immigration is excited to announce that we have been shortlisted as...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 22, 2023 | Human Resources Services, Podcast
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...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 22, 2023 | Video Resources
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...
