by James Pinedo | Nov 3, 2022 | Announcements
PRESS RELEASE — WR Immigration has been ranked “Tier 1” nationally and regionally in the immigration law practice area in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list. On this list, WR Immigration received...
by James Pinedo | Oct 31, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on the extension of certain Covid-19 flexibilities, the release of another round of frequently asked questions from the DOL’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification, the DHS’s designation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status,...
by James Pinedo | Oct 20, 2022 | Video Resources
WR Immigration Attorneys Kimberley Best Robidoux and Michelle Harmon review the process to complete the Form I-9, especially for foreign national employees, and those unusual instances in which a receipt notice or documents not specifically listed on the list of...
by James Pinedo | Oct 17, 2022 | Human Resources Services
For more information on the latest I-9 process best practices, consider attending an Oct. 19th WR Immigration webinar: I-9 Updates Webinar Part 2. Register here>> The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alerted employers on October 11, 2022, that they should...
by James Pinedo | Oct 17, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on a district court upholding an extension for STEM-related Optional Practical Training, a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling declaring DACA illegal, the latest USCIS policy guidance on the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, and...
by James Pinedo | Oct 14, 2022 | Human Resources Services
A new decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia sustaining the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) current rule on Optional Practical Training (OPT) is good news for the United States. The rule authorizes a limited period of...
by James Pinedo | Oct 12, 2022 | Community
WR Immigration continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the contributions of two more trailblazers from within the community. Today we bring to light the exceptional political and economic accomplishments of Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Maria...
by James Pinedo | Oct 12, 2022 | Announcements
In just two short weeks, WR Immigration will take center stage at the 2022 Worldwide ERC® (WERC) “Game On” Global Workforce Symposium in Las Vegas! Planning on going? Here are three groundbreaking programs we will be presenting while we’re there:...
by James Pinedo | Oct 6, 2022 | Consular Services & Travel
Due to a variety of factors, including epidemiological, economic, and political considerations, many countries are dropping their COVID-19 pandemic-related travel restrictions. Some of the last remaining COVID-conservative countries are opening up, which is promising...
by James Pinedo | Oct 4, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on Hurricane Ian-related guidance from the DOL’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification and other related agencies, the lifting of COVID-related travel restrictions on the Canadian border, USCIS’ extension of Green Card validity to...
by James Pinedo | Sep 26, 2022 | Video Resources
WR Immigration Attorneys Cliff Rosenthal, Rich Yemm and Josune Aguirre Gamez give updates on the latest immigration strategies for athletes, sports agents, sports teams, and universities. In this 30-minute presentation, we strategize an athlete’s immigration case...
by James Pinedo | Sep 20, 2022 | Investor Visas
The EB-5 visa program coveted by many wealthy overseas investors is being revived after changes aimed at curbing abuses. The EB-5 visa program has attracted $37 billion in foreign investments since 2008 and the queue of wealthy applicants from China to India is...
by James Pinedo | Sep 19, 2022 | Investor Visas
The U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) recently released the October 2022 Visa Bulletin, and it showed two new developments for EB-5 investors: (1) priority date retrogression of the 5th Unreserved Final Action Date (“FAD”) for China-mainland born from December 22, 2015...
by James Pinedo | Sep 19, 2022 | Human Resources Services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on September 15, 2022, that it is implementing the next phase of the premium processing expansion for certain petitioners who have a pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1...
by James Pinedo | Sep 19, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on witnesses’ testimony before the Senate on the importance of immigrant workers to the U.S. health care system, DHS’ announcement on an extension for current Venezuelan temporary protected status beneficiaries, USCIS’...
by James Pinedo | Sep 15, 2022 | Video Resources
WR Immigration attorneys Miki Kawashima Matrician, Melissa Harms, and Julie Galvin present winning immigration strategies for employers in the biotech industry. Our panel discusses current immigration trends, challenges faced by biotech companies, and strategies to...
by James Pinedo | Sep 14, 2022 | Announcements, Community
Puerto Rican-born and New York-raised, Rita Moreno started her career early on Broadway at the age of 13, performing “Skydrift.” Since then, she has become a household name over the decades, starring in over 40 films and captivating audiences with her portrayal as...
by James Pinedo | Sep 13, 2022 | Announcements
Following on the news released last month announcing that WR Immigration will be leading two groundbreaking programs at the Worldwide ERC’s (WERC) 2022 Global Workforce Symposium (GWS) this October, WR Immigration is again honored to recognize that Partner Miki...
by James Pinedo | Sep 12, 2022 | Immigration Updates
The Department of State (DOS) has released the October 2022 visa bulletin, which will determine the start of FY 2023 immigrant visa allocations. DOS estimates that there will be 200,000 available employment-based immigrant visas for FY 2023. The United States...
by James Pinedo | Sep 6, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on DHS’ announcement on DACA policy, the latest guidance for diversity visa selectees, USCIS’ updated guidance for religious workers, and more. DHS Announces Final Rule to ‘Preserve and Fortify’ DACA Policy The...
by James Pinedo | Sep 6, 2022 | Human Resources Services
See also: WR Immigration Files Lawsuit to Stop Wastage of EB-5 Investor Visas U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the overall employment-based annual limit for immigrant visas in fiscal year (FY) 2022 is approximately twice as high as...
by James Pinedo | Aug 31, 2022 | Investor Visas
WR Immigration © 2022 The 2022 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA) has modified the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow eligible EB-5 investors and their derivative family members to file a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status...
by James Pinedo | Aug 23, 2022 | Video Resources
Mr. Wolfsdorf describes the culture and success of WR Immigration and how the firm has grown over the years with innovative technology and compassionate...
by James Pinedo | Aug 22, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on alternative documentation for I-9 verifications, warnings of agency spoofing and scammers, clarification of eligibility determinations for L-1 visas, and more. DHS Proposes to Allow for Alternatives to Physical...
by James Pinedo | Aug 18, 2022 | Human Resources Services, Video Resources
WR Immigration attorneys Kimberley Best Robidoux and Josune Aguirre Gamez update employers on required actions for Form I-9 and workplace compliance as COVID-19 flexibilities end. Also Covered in this Presentation: Updated Receipt Rule Guidance I-9 Penalties Overview...
