by James Pinedo | Jan 24, 2023 | Video Resources
WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim along with Partners Bernard P. Wolfsdorf and Joey Barnett give a comprehensive look into the EB-5 Investor Visa program. Watch to learn about EB-5 Investor Green Card waiting lines and how to benefit from...
by James Pinedo | Jan 23, 2023 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on the USCIS follow-up on international student issues, HHS poverty guidelines, DOS’s ‘’Welcome Corps’ and more! USCIS Provides Follow-Up Q&A on International Student Issues U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...
by Laura Bloniarz | Jan 10, 2023 | Announcements, Human Resources Services
By Laura Bloniarz, Senior Associate, WR Immigration For the past two years, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services “USCIS” has issued a record number of employment-based green cards. What does the remainder of the government’s fiscal year hold for green card...
by James Pinedo | Jan 9, 2023 | Human Resources Services
The Department of State’s (DOS) Visa Bulletin for January includes an update on visa availability in the employment first category for China and India. The bulletin states that it has become necessary to establish employment first preference final action and...
by James Pinedo | Jan 9, 2023 | Human Resources Services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a proposed rule on January 4, 2023, to raise fees. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also proposes to fund the asylum program with a controversial new Asylum Program Fee of $600 to be paid by...
by James Pinedo | Jan 9, 2023 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s announcement of a new COVID-19 testing requirement for air passengers from China; the Department of Homeland Security’s implementation of new processes for Venezuelans, Cubans,...
by James Pinedo | Jan 3, 2023 | Global, Immigration Updates
In this inaugural edition, find the latest global news on China easing travel restrictions as other countries impose COVID testing on travelers from China, a reminder that Canada now requires employment contracts and notification of rights for foreign workers, an...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 28, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on worker options following termination of employment, the H-2B Nonimmigrant Visa availability increase, the 2023 H-2A hourly adverse effect wage rates, and more. USCIS Provides List of Options for Nonimmigrant Workers Following...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 27, 2022 | Announcements
As we quickly approach the end of 2022, WR Immigration would like to take one last look back at all that has happened this past year. Below are some of the biggest webinars, awards, and news that came from 2022 on which we will continue to build as we enter the new...
by James Pinedo | Dec 21, 2022 | Human Resources Services, Podcast
Note: At the time of this recording, the January 2023 Visa Bulletin had not yet been posted. The Visa Bulletin is complicated and Charlie Oppenheim, the former Department of State Director of Visa Control, will explain how to understand the Visa Bulletin and provide...
by James Pinedo | Dec 21, 2022 | Human Resources Services, Individual Services, Investor Visas
The State Department has released the January Visa Bulletin. Below are highlights along with commentary from WR Immigration’s Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim on the Visa Bulletin updates, many of which he predicted in his December 15, 2022,...
by Joey Barnett | Dec 19, 2022 | Announcements, Investor Visas
For an in-depth look at this topic and other E-2 Visa strategies, register for WR Immigration’s Jan. 19, 2023, webinar. By Joey Barnett, Partner, WR Immigration On December 15, 2022, Congress substantially changed E Visa eligibility, in particular for those who...
by James Pinedo | Dec 16, 2022 | Video Resources
Note: At the time of this recording/posting, the January 2023 Visa Bulletin has not yet been posted The Visa Bulletin is complicated and Charlie Oppenheim, the former Department of State Director of Visa Control will explain and provide predictions on Visa movements....
by James Pinedo | Dec 14, 2022 | Video Resources
Whether it’s called downsizing, rightsizing, streamlining, layoff, “redundancies”, reduction in force, off-boarding, force reduction, re-engineering – it’s all the same employment action, and any type of non-voluntary termination of employment at your company has an...
by James Pinedo | Dec 12, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ announcement to automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards for some applicants, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s announcing a new visa foil, the Department...
by James Pinedo | Dec 9, 2022 | Video Resources
WR Immigration Attorneys Kimberley Best Robidoux and Josune Aguirre Gamez update HR professionals on the latest best practices for I-9 completion. Topics Covered Include: Form I-9 extension details Preparing for an I-9 audit: Ensuring your materials are in good order...
by James Pinedo | Dec 7, 2022 | Video Resources
In preparation for the 2022 Holiday Season, WR Immigration Partner Avi Friedman gives the latest updates on travel regulations. Watch below to get the latest insights on your immigration travel needs. Topics Covered Include: General considerations in applying for a...
by James Pinedo | Dec 6, 2022 | Announcements
On November 29th, 2022, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) awarded WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charles Oppenheim with the AILA Founders Award. . Director of Visa Consulting Charles Oppenheim The Founders Award is given from time to...
by James Pinedo | Dec 6, 2022 | Announcements
Santa Monica, CA – Former U.S. Department of State (DOS) Chief of Immigrant Visa Control has joined WR Immigration as Director of Visa Consulting. Charlie Oppenheim will lead WR’s Government Relations Group and share his deep knowledge explaining the numerical control...
by Laura Bloniarz | Dec 1, 2022 | Human Resources Services
By Laura Bloniarz, Senior Associate, WR Immigration Whether it’s called downsizing, rightsizing, streamlining, layoff, “redundancies”, reduction in force, off-boarding, force reduction, re-engineering – it’s all the same employment action, and any type of...
by James Pinedo | Nov 30, 2022 | Announcements
On November 30th, 2022, Who’s Who Legal (WWL) released its 2023 “Thought Leaders: Global Elite” with WR Immigration Managing Partner Bernie Wolfsdorf being recognized. Managing Partner Bernie Wolfsdorf WWL Thought Leaders: Global Elite brings...
by James Pinedo | Nov 28, 2022 | Human Resources Services
The Department of Labor (DOL) previously announced that it intends to engage in additional rulemaking concerning the H-2A visa program for the temporary agricultural employment of foreign workers. DOL initially announced it would conduct two public virtual listening...
by James Pinedo | Nov 28, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on certain Afghan and Ukrainian parolees becoming immediately work authorized, Title 42 being blocked as of December 21, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ announcement that it will only be accepting the 8/19/22...
by James Pinedo | Nov 22, 2022 | Announcements
On October 31st, 2022, Who’s Who Legal (WWL) released its 2023 “Thought Leaders” in Corporate Immigration with WR Immigration Managing Partner Bernie Wolfsdorf and Partners Audrey Lustgarten and Avi Friedman all being recognized. Managing Partner...
by James Pinedo | Nov 21, 2022 | Immigration Updates
On Thursday, November 17th, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that it will honor the State Department’s Date for Filing chart from the State Department’s December 2022 Visa Bulletin. The December 2022 Visa Bulletin was released late in the...
