by James Pinedo | Nov 23, 2021 | Video Resources
WR Immigration Partners Cliff Rosenthal and Miki Kawashima Matrician offer insights on everything that employers need to know about H-1B Cap Registration.
by James Pinedo | Nov 22, 2021 | Investor Visas
The December 2021 Visa Bulletin states that the EB-5 direct visa categories have become “Current” for December 2021, including for nationals born in mainland-China or India or Vietnam. This means that “direct’ EB-5 investors with Form I-526 approvals at this...
by James Pinedo | Nov 22, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find out more about the third round of random H-1B Cap Registration selections, the immigration provisions in the “Build Back Better Act,” a major change in work authorization policy for certain nonimmigrant dependent spouses, and more....
by James Pinedo | Nov 18, 2021 | Video Resources
Travel bans are over, but vaccine requirements have replaced them. What do travelers need to know? WR Immigration Partners Bernie Wolfsdorf and Avi Friedman provide all the latest updates and allow plenty of time for Q&A.
by James Pinedo | Nov 16, 2021 | Announcements, Consular Services & Travel
Travel bans are over, but vaccine requirements have replaced them. What do travelers need to know? For a complete picture of how the changes in travel restrictions relates to you, consider attending our free zoom webinar led by Managing Partner, Bernie Wolfsdorf, and...
by James Pinedo | Nov 16, 2021 | Nonimmigrant Visas
Following the settlement agreement in Shergill, et al. v. Mayorkas, USCIS issued policy alert (“Policy”), clarifying details of Employment Authorization for Certain H-4, E, and L Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouses. It addresses recent massive delays in adjudication of...
by James Pinedo | Nov 15, 2021 | Consular Services & Travel
As the holidays approach and travel increases, several countries are experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases once again. Risk assessments and tricky entry and exit requirements vary from country to country. The situation is obviously more complex and inconvenient for...
by James Pinedo | Nov 10, 2021 | Announcements
WR Immigration recently filed an EB-1A Extraordinary Ability case for a creative director that was approved just days after filing. Despite having 15 days to adjudicate a decision, USCIS approved the case within just 5 days, and without issuing a Request for Evidence...
by James Pinedo | Nov 9, 2021 | Investor Visas
Authored by Joseph Barnett and Bernard Wolfsdorf, on behalf of AILA EB-5 Committee There has been a lot of recent interest from prospective immigrant investors in direct EB-5, including “pooled direct” investments. This is partially because the more popular EB-5...
by James Pinedo | Nov 8, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find out more about the immigration provisions in the House Budget Reconciliation Bill, the Labor Department’s response to stakeholder requests to raise the H-2B Visa Cap for the first half of FY 2022, the Justice Department’s settlement...
by James Pinedo | Nov 4, 2021 | Announcements
PRESS RELEASE — Santa Monica, CA, November 4, 2021 — WR IMMIGRATION has been ranked in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list nationally in 1 practice area and regionally in 1 practice area. Firms included in the...
by James Pinedo | Nov 3, 2021 | Human Resources Services
The Biden administration has allowed in-person physical inspection requirements related to the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification process to be postponed during the Covid-19 pandemic. This has been a great convenience for employers in the short term but...
by James Pinedo | Nov 2, 2021 | Consular Services & Travel
For a complete picture of how this change relates to you, consider attending our webinar led by Managing Partner, Bernie Wolfsdorf, and Partner Avi Friedman on Nov. 18, 2021, at noon Pacific. All are welcome to join. Register here. Effective...
by James Pinedo | Oct 28, 2021 | Announcements, Human Resources Services
Led by Managing Partner Bernie Wolfsdorf and Strategy and Innovation Partner Charina Garcia, WR Immigration and the Worldwide Employee Relocation Real Estate Advisory Council (WERC) are teaming up again to host a webinar on Nov. 15, 2021, at 11am pacific. This time...
by James Pinedo | Oct 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Previous U.S. Presidents’ worksite enforcement activities have run the gamut from K-9 helicopter operations to round after round of I-9 work authorization verification raids. New guidelines under the Biden administration for immigration enforcement priorities...
by James Pinedo | Oct 27, 2021 | Community
WR Immigration Strategy and Innovation Partner, Charina Garcia, has been asked to join the “Tell Your Story” speaker series, which features a diverse round table panel hosted by Prosper Marketplace and is streaming live on November 3, 2021, at noon PST....
by James Pinedo | Oct 26, 2021 | Global
The type and number of self-employment (Lavoro Autonomo) authorizations available to non-European Union (EU) nationals are set by means of the quota decree (decreto-flussi). Not all self-employment categories are available each year. In general, to be eligible for...
by James Pinedo | Oct 25, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find out more about how the DHS plans to continue travel restrictions at land border ports of entry with Mexico, DOJ and DOL reaching settlements with Facebook resolving claims of discrimination against U.S. workers, the USCIS implementing employment...
by James Pinedo | Oct 22, 2021 | Human Resources Services
As HR leaders compete in today’s talent market, they frequently look across borders for the skilled new hires the organization needs to succeed. When bringing foreign workers on board, however, there are steps they should take to ensure a smooth onboarding over...
by James Pinedo | Oct 18, 2021 | Consular Services & Travel
UPDATE: To further clarify the travel updates, WR Immigration is hosting a free webinar on this subject, led by Managing Partner, Bernie Wolfsdorf, and Partner Avi Friedman on Nov. 18, 2021, at noon pacific. All are welcome to join. Register here. The Biden...
by James Pinedo | Oct 18, 2021 | Immigration Updates
There is a lot to unpack in this edition! Find out below about the DHS announcing fully vaccinated travelers from Canada and Mexico being allowed to enter the United States at land borders and ferry crossings, an update on the November 2021 Visa Bulletin relating to...
by James Pinedo | Oct 14, 2021 | Consular Services & Travel
Updated Oct. 15, 2021: The White House Assistant Press Secretary has tweeted that the date for this opening/easing of restrictions is set for November 8th, 2021. The Biden Administration has announced that it intends to relax Covid-19 travel restrictions on...
by James Pinedo | Oct 12, 2021 | Community
WR Immigration has been recognized by Diversity for Social Impact™ (DSI) as Diversity Equity Inclusion Workplace™ certified. As DSI states above, “This certification certifies the recipient above as a diverse, equitable and inclusive employer based on a formal...
by James Pinedo | Oct 12, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find out more about the State Department’s announcement regarding changes in the vaccination requirements for immigrants and certain nonimmigrants; the registration period beginning for the Diversity Visa 2023 program; the State Department’s update on...
by James Pinedo | Oct 12, 2021 | Global, Investor Visas
A once-in-a-century pandemic brought the world to a screeching halt and upended daily life. Freedom of mobility was put on pause as travel restrictions, lockdowns and border shutdowns became the new norm. All industries worldwide were impacted. In the global residency...
