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...
by James Pinedo | Oct 7, 2021 | Community
Today we recognize the Indigenous Peoples who have resided on this land for tens of thousands of years and have faced a loss of land, culture, and tradition. Indigenous Peoples day allows Indigenous communities to be recognized and celebrate their vast diversity of...
by James Pinedo | Oct 5, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find information on how the resolution that avoided a government shutdown contained provisions to aid Afghans, a judge ordered the Biden administration to hold thousands of diversity visas past expiration, how the DHS proposed a new DACA rule, and...
by James Pinedo | Oct 5, 2021 | Announcements
The Worldwide Employee Relocation Real Estate Advisory Council (WERC) has requested that WR Immigration join their “Industry Vertical – Immigration,” a panel that gathers senior leaders from the immigration sector to learn insights on where the...
by James Pinedo | Oct 1, 2021 | Human Resources Services, Nonimmigrant Visas
Employers can start onboarding new FY2022 H-1B employees effective October 1st. Here are some WR Immigration’s tips for onboarding new H-1B employees. Start by completing Form I-9, the Employment Eligibility Verification form. Section 1 must be completed on day one...
by James Pinedo | Sep 30, 2021 | Investor Visas
September 2021 will come and go without a reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program, leaving over 85,000 foreign nationals in immigration limbo after investing a minimum of $500,000 into the U.S. economy. Since the program lapsed on June 30, 2021, the...
by James Pinedo | Sep 30, 2021 | Human Resources Services
Much attention has been given to venture investments in New England life sciences companies. Private funding is creating an incredible lift for lab space, office space, hiring, and overall innovation. IPOs, however, deserve as much recognition. Larger and fast-growing...
by James Pinedo | Sep 30, 2021 | Community, Human Resources Services
We proudly sponsored Biotech Week Boston’s Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Summit last week. The Summit brought together panelists and attendees from over 22 countries around the world, each with a diverse set of...
by James Pinedo | Sep 28, 2021 | Consular Services & Travel
Slowly, U.S. embassies and consulates abroad are working toward resumption of routine visa services as local conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic improve. With opportunities to secure visa appointments increasing, applicants should consider these tips when...
