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...
by James Pinedo | Dec 25, 2021 | Announcements
by James Pinedo | Dec 22, 2021 | Human Resources Services
At WR Immigration, we are committed to partnering with our clients so they can stay ahead of the curve on the H-1B process. Our goal is to make immigration easier for you and to streamline your global mobility program. As a part of this commitment, we are constantly...
by James Pinedo | Dec 20, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find out more about the current state of the immigration provisions of the social spending bill, DHS’ extension of I-9 flexibility, the DHS’ announcement of suspension of employment authorization requirements for some F-1 students from...
by James Pinedo | Dec 20, 2021 | Investor Visas
Short answer, yes. We just attended the adjustment interview while working with well-known EB-5 lawyer Tammy Fox-Isicoff to obtain an approval. In this case, the foreign national obtained conditional permanent residency through an EB-5 application that ultimately...
by James Pinedo | Dec 20, 2021 | Investor Visas
Obtaining a temporary green card stamp (also known as an ADIT-stamp or a Form I-551) is a legal right for immigrant investors with a denied Form I-829 until an immigration judge enters a final order of removal, and any administrative appeals have been completed. ...
by James Pinedo | Dec 13, 2021 | Investor Visas
With Processing 36-60 Months, Litigation May Be the Only Option to Secure Permanent Green Card USCIS has begun to issue receipt notices to all immigrant investors with pending Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status, three...
by James Pinedo | Dec 8, 2021 | Investor Visas
The EB-5 Regional Center program continues to lapse as the U.S. Congress sifts through legislative priorities like the President Biden’s “Build Better Back” bill, the defense budget, the debt ceiling, and others. It is beyond frustrating for many who have been...
by James Pinedo | Dec 8, 2021 | Human Resources Services
HR managers should be aware of procedural requirements when employees receive a final response regarding their Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNC) status. Background In March 2020, E‑Verify extended the timeframe employees had to contest their TNC status due to...
by James Pinedo | Dec 6, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find out more about the Biden Administration’s response to the new Omicron Coronavirus variant, the immigration provisions within the stop-gap funding bill that averted a government shutdown, a return of the “Remain in Mexico”...
by James Pinedo | Dec 2, 2021 | 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 James Pinedo | Dec 1, 2021 | Announcements
Highlighting WR Immigration’s continued commitment to service the Bay Area’s thriving economy and diverse, visionary talent, immigration attorney Melissa Harms will join forces with the firm effective January 1, 2022. Meanwhile in Boston, WR...
by James Pinedo | Dec 1, 2021 | Video Resources
WR Immigration Partner Naveen Rahman Bhora and Senior Associate Julie Galvin offer insights on immigration strategies to pursue should you miss selection in the H-1B Lottery.
by James Pinedo | Nov 29, 2021 | Consular Services & Travel
As a result of South Africa identifying a new variant of the COVID-19 virus, Omicron, the U.S. and numerous other countries have imposed new travel restrictions on certain countries in southern Africa effective Monday 12:01 a.m. EST, November 29, 2021. President Joe...
by James Pinedo | Nov 23, 2021 | Community
WR Immigration is focused on environmental protection. Led by Managing Partner, Bernie Wolfsdorf, the firm has committed to live the values of environmental protection, implementing a new policy to meet this challenge. Read the Policy
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...
