by James Pinedo | Feb 24, 2022 | Consular Services & Travel, Humanitarian Resources, Nonimmigrant Visas
In light of the current situation in Ukraine, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced a national interest exception (NIE) to permit the entry until March 1, 2022, of noncitizen nonimmigrants who (1) are traveling with a U.S. citizen or lawful...
by James Pinedo | Feb 24, 2022 | Community
A great attorney draws upon a wide range of legal tools to develop legal arguments. They employ impeccable logic and rationale, draw upon compelling facts and data, leverage detailed knowledge of the law and procedure, and use strong communication...
by James Pinedo | Feb 18, 2022 | Immigration Updates
The Department of State has issued its March 2022 Visa Bulletin. This month’s bulletin includes more advancement in final action dates for India in the EB-2 preference category, which will advance by 4 months to May 1, 2013. Final action dates for India...
by James Pinedo | Feb 16, 2022 | Community
Black History Month is an invitation to grow our knowledge of Black history, find new role models, and identify parts of the narrative that we’ve missed. Although it goes without saying that Black history is something we should strive to celebrate all year...
by James Pinedo | Feb 15, 2022 | Global, Immigration Updates
Changes in the U.S. government and around the world due to the effects of politics, natural disasters, the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting business needs, worker mobility, and an increasingly digital world rapidly accelerated by the pandemic, have had a major impact on...
by James Pinedo | Feb 14, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on the implementation of new I-94 designations for L-2 and E-dependent spouse visa holders, USCIS changing maximum validity period for EADs for certain applicants, the DHS and VA launching new online resources for noncitizen...
by James Pinedo | Feb 12, 2022 | Investor Visas
The EB-5 Regional Center program lapse continues since July 1, 2021, without congressional reauthorization. The U.S. Congress has passed another short-term continuing resolution to fund the federal government through March 11, 2022. This gives the Congressional...
by James Pinedo | Feb 11, 2022 | Video Resources
In this H-1B Cap Webinar, WR Immigration Partners Cliff Rosenthal and Miki Matrician go through the latest updates that USCIS has released on the registration process and answer a few H1B Cap FAQs from HR professionals.
by James Pinedo | Feb 9, 2022 | Announcements, Community
Handsome, svelte, controlled yet intense in his acting, Sidney Poitier is emblematic of a true Hollywood star. He broke through Hollywood’s color barrier with leading roles in films such as No Way Out (1950), A Raisin in the Sun (1959), Paris Blues (1961), Lilies of...
by James Pinedo | Feb 9, 2022 | Video Resources
Part One – What is the H-1B Cap? This is part one of our guide to help in navigating H-1B Cap Season. In it, we answer the question, “What is the H-1B Cap?” Part Two – What is the H-1B Lottery and H-1B Registration? This is part two of our...
by James Pinedo | Feb 4, 2022 | Consular Services & Travel, Global, Individual Services
The Department of State (DOS) announced on January 21, 2022, that due to “severely limited consular operations in Moscow,” DOS has designated multiple posts for processing certain nonimmigrant visa applications from persons resident in Russia. Russia-based...
by James Pinedo | Jan 31, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on the dates for Fiscal Year 2023 H-1B Cap Registration, USCIS releasing interfiling guidance and giving encouragement to interfile due to a high number of available employment-based Green Cards, the DHS and DOL announcing...
by James Pinedo | Jan 31, 2022 | Announcements, Community
As a part of Black History Month, WR Immigration is releasing a series of posts dedicated to highlight some of the incredible stories of exceptional people from the annals of Black History. Many are unfamiliar with the story of Charlotte E. Ray, Esq. – the first Black...
by James Pinedo | Jan 31, 2022 | Individual Services, Investor Visas
WR Immigration Attorneys Charina Garcia, Melissa Harms, and Nate Grow addressed these changes in detail in a webinar, which is available on demand now! The Biden administration announced new actions to increase opportunities in the United States for science,...
by James Pinedo | Jan 28, 2022 | Video Resources
WR Immigration’s Guide to the FY 2023 Cap H-1B Process
by James Pinedo | Jan 27, 2022 | Video Resources
Late last week, the White House released an announcement signaling the expansion of efforts to attract STEM talent. With this – the White House’s new efforts to attract STEM talent, there are some important clarifications that may allow for new immigration...
by James Pinedo | Jan 17, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find out more about the USCIS’ clarifying guidance on classifying O-1 nonimmigrants as a person of extraordinary achievement in Arts or Motion Pictures and Television, the USCIS holding a listening session on L petition adjudications, the...
by James Pinedo | Jan 17, 2022 | Community
MLK Day celebrates the life work and contributions of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., America’s great civil rights activist and leader. Dr. King is remembered as a visionary thinker, wordsmith, and...
by James Pinedo | Jan 15, 2022 | Nonimmigrant Visas
USCIS to Use Date for Filing for Adjustment Cases The Department of State has issued its February 2022 Visa Bulletin, which includes some modest advancement in final action dates in the EB-2 preference category, particularly for India. Final action dates for China...
by James Pinedo | Jan 12, 2022 | Human Resources Services
The E-Verify program has issued a potentially confusing array of temporary policies related to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic over a period of several years. Below is a summary of selected changes and employer tips related to Form I-9, Employment...
by James Pinedo | Jan 6, 2022 | Investor Visas
Yesterday, the U.S. government filed an “Unopposed Motion for Voluntary Dismissal” in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on their appeal of a June 2021 decision of a lower district court that invalidated the implementation of the November 2019 EB-5...
by James Pinedo | Jan 5, 2022 | Consular Services & Travel
Due to the ongoing pandemic, including the rapid worldwide spread of the new “Omicron” variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, along with risks from the continuing Delta variant, the situation for international travelers remains in a state of...
by James Pinedo | Jan 4, 2022 | Investor Visas
Although more than 80 countries have E treaties, recently released statistics show that a relative few use most of the visas. Worldwide, in fiscal year (FY) 2020, the nonimmigrant visa workload for E-2s was 26,759, with 23,493 issued and 3,266 refused. Japan was the...
by James Pinedo | Jan 3, 2022 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find out more about the USCIS extending flexibilities for responding to certain agency requests, the State Department’s proposal to raise consular service fees for nonimmigrant and special visas, restrictions on travelers from Southern African...
by James Pinedo | Jan 3, 2022 | Human Resources Services
Due to ongoing pandemic-related concerns, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended to April 30, 2022, the flexibility policy in complying with certain physical inspection requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The...
