by Frank Alvarado | May 1, 2026 | Global
Our April global immigration recap includes the latest on potential changes to Canada’s Express Entry system, the scope of Brazil’s business e-Visas for Chinese and Indian nationals, Poland’s new online residence permit system, the UAE’s Police Clearance Certificate...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 30, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. Board Rules DACA Does Not Automatically Halt Removal Proceedings Federal Court Orders Continued Green Card Processing while...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 23, 2026 | Immigration Updates
There have been reports from the immigration colleagues that USCIS is assessing whether the selected wage level aligns with the job’s duties and requirements. Specifically, USCIS seeks to align the LCA OES wage with DOL’s Prevailing Wage guidance from 2009. USCIS is...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 23, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. Federal Court Orders USCIS to Resume Work Permit Decisions Proposed Changes to Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 20, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would substantially increase prevailing wage levels for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM programs. If finalized, the rule will raise wage requirements and materially impact employer costs and...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 18, 2026 | Investor Visas
The May 2026 Visa Bulletin offers a mix of modest forward movement, policy signaling, and interpretive ambiguity for EB-5 stakeholders. Below are five focused observations addressing both Chinese and Indian applicants across reserved and unreserved categories: 1. No...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 16, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. Spain Introduces Temporary Pathway to Regularize Immigration Status DOJ Challenges Local ICE Restrictions in Michigan...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 14, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The U.S. Department of State has released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services(USCIS) has confirmed a key procedural shift that will significantly impact adjustment of status filings this month. Key Takeaway: April 30 Filing...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 10, 2026 | Announcements, Resources
WR Immigration today announced the launch of its Trust Center, a centralized resource providing clients and partners with transparent access to the firm’s security, privacy, and compliance practices. Safeguarding client data is fundamental to WR Immigration’s...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 8, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. Guidance on Citizenship Verification and Voting Eligibility FIFA PASS Program: Priority U.S. Visa Interview Access for FIFA...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 3, 2026 | Global
Our March global immigration recap includes the latest on the EU’s implementation of the digital Entry/Exit System (EES), the United Kingdom’s updated guidance for sponsors of foreign workers, Australia’s skilled visa nomination income thresholds, Singapore’s new AI...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 2, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. H-1B FY 2027: Lottery Completed and Filing Period Now Underway Key H-1B & F-1 Risks for Employers State Department...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 1, 2026 | Immigration Updates
Without any announcement, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made significant changes to their policies related to Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification inspections, also known as “I-9 Audits”. ICE has published a new Fact Sheet online and as a...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 26, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. H-2B Cap Reached for Second Half of FY 2026 DOL Wage Rule Proposal for H-1B and PERM Returns to Federal Review Panama...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 19, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. April 2026 Visa Bulletin Shows Significant Forward Movement FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration Deadline Approaching Multiple DHS...
by James Pinedo | Mar 19, 2026 | Human Resources Services
Recent forward movement in the Visa Bulletin for India EB-2 and EB-3 categories, particularly in April 2026, has prompted renewed optimism among stakeholders. However, when viewed in the context of February and March 2026 activity, the data suggests that this movement...
by James Pinedo | Mar 17, 2026 | Announcements
WR Immigration is proud to announce the release of our 2025 Immigration Trends Report, offering a comprehensive look at one of the most dynamic and complex periods in recent immigration history. Drawing on insights from across industries and our Immigration...
by James Pinedo | Mar 14, 2026 | Investor Visas
If an EB-5 project’s Form I-956F (Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise) is still pending, your green card depends on that approval. Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
by James Pinedo | Mar 12, 2026 | Investor Visas
For in-depth information on the latest EB-5 trends, visit WR Immigration’s EB-5 Series playlist on YouTube. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allows qualified foreign investors and their families to obtain U.S. permanent residence...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 12, 2026 | Immigration Updates
The legal battle over Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has reached a new and critical stage. Background TPS provides temporary protection from removal and work authorization to nationals of countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, environmental disaster,...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 12, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. Supreme Court Reinforces Deferential Review in Asylum Persecution Cases Federal Court Blocks Implementation of Rule...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 5, 2026 | Immigration Updates
In light of escalating regional instability, the U.S. Department of State has issued updated travel advisories and security alerts affecting several Middle Eastern countries. U.S. companies with personnel stationed or traveling in the region should...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 5, 2026 | Immigration Updates
For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration Begins US Embassy and Travel Impacts Due to Ongoing Conflict in the Middle East DHS Announces...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 5, 2026 | Immigration Updates
As of March 2026, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is fully enforcing the REAL ID Act. Standard state driver’s licenses that are not REAL ID–compliant are no longer accepted for boarding domestic flights. For non-U.S. citizens and international...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 3, 2026 | Global
Our February global immigration recap includes the latest on Canada’s 2026 Express Entry categories and C20 work permit guidance, Singapore’s minimum qualifying salaries for EP and S-Pass holders, Saudi Arabia’s pause on temporary work visa issuance, the United...
