by Frank Alvarado | Dec 12, 2024 | Immigration Updates
The transcript version of our weekly Q&A livestream for corporate immigration professionals By Kimberley (Best) Robidoux & Miki Kawashima Matrician 🔥 Question: What are the key trends in green card sponsorship policies under the potential impact of a Trump 2.0...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 12, 2024 | Immigration Updates
Top News Removal of China, India, and Others From the Exchange Visitors Skills List Permanent 540-Day Automatic Extension for Work Permits FY 2025 H-1B Cap Reached Expiration of Settlement Agreement on Bundled H-4/L-2 Processing DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap With Nearly...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 10, 2024 | Immigration Updates
QuestionRevised Exchange Visitor Skills List1. What is the Exchange Visitor Skills List?The Exchange Visitor Skills List (“Skills List”) is a list of countries identified by the Secretary of State as having a clear need for individuals with expertise in specific...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 10, 2024 | Global
WR Immigration’s 2024 Holiday Global Immigration Update includes the latest developments on the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorization applications, Canada’s ICT work permits, Australia’s Subclass 400 short-term work visas, and much more! UK Important...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 9, 2024 | Announcements
WR Immigration is pleased to announce that Josune Aguirre Gamez has been promoted to Partner at the firm. Josune has over eight years of experience as an attorney at WR Immigration, assisting companies, universities, research institutions, and families. Josune...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 22, 2024 | Immigration Updates
The transcript version of our weekly Q&A livestream for corporate immigration professionals By Kimberley (Best) Robidoux & Miki Kawashima Matrician 🔥Question: What are the main concerns for foreign nationals planning international travel during the holidays?...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 19, 2024 | Immigration Updates
Former President Donald Trump’s election to a second term will reshape immigration law. What should employers expect, and how can they prepare? Top News Expansion of “Buy American, Hire American” Policies Stricter Limits on Visa-Sponsored Petitions...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 8, 2024 | Immigration Updates
The transcript version of our weekly Q&A livestream for corporate immigration professionals By Kimberley (Best) Robidoux & Miki Kawashima Matrician 🔥 Question: What were the policies from the prior Trump administration on employment-based immigration?...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 30, 2024 | Immigration Updates
Top News New E-Verify+ program streamlines Form I-9 for Employers Regular I-9 Webinars for Employers New EB-5 Investor Data New Jersey Employers Under Scrutiny E-Verify+ USCIS is set to unveil E-Verify+ for employers to have one secure location to store employees’...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 28, 2024 | Immigration Updates, Investor Visas
By Joey Barnett If you have questions regarding the following information, WR Immigration will be hosting a webinar on the 5 Critical EB-5 Investor Concurrent Filing Adjustment of Status Issues. For more insight on this topic, register for the webinar here! EB-5 green...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 16, 2024 | Immigration Updates
Top News Visa Bulletin for November 2024 USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2025 USCIS Extends Green Card Validity to 36 Months for Renewals Work Authorization Procedures Announced for Liberians Covered by DED FY 2026 Diversity Visa Program Application Period...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 14, 2024 | Global
WR Immigration’s October global immigration updates include the latest developments on Canada’s ICT Work Permit Requirements, UK traveling updates, Ireland’s Employment Permits Act 2024, and much more! Canada Canada recently announced significant changes...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 8, 2024 | Immigration Updates, Permanent Immigration Visas
Canada has just made significant changes to the requirements to qualify for an intra-company transfer (ICT) work permit. This will have a major impact on many companies seeking to employ foreign national workers in Canada. Note that workers who are citizens of a...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 2, 2024 | Immigration Updates, Permanent Immigration Visas
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DIVP) is a government lottery program that offers a straightforward path to obtaining U.S. Permanent Residence (green card). This program allocates 50,000 visas annually to applicants from countries with low rates of immigration...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 19, 2024 | Immigration Updates
Top News Annual Limit Reached in Several Employment-Based Categories October 2024 Visa Bulletin Quota Reset OFLC Announces Delay in Transition Schedule for H-2A Applications and Job Orders Under 2024 Farmworker Protection Final Rule OFLC Releases Public Disclosure...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 16, 2024 | Immigration Updates, Investor Visas
By Joey Barnett WR Immigration has obtained via a Freedom of Information Act request new data related to the number of Form I-526E Petitions received by Fiscal Year, Beneficiary Country of Birth, and Investment Type. This shows total filings from 2022 until...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 11, 2024 | Immigration Updates, Investor Visas
By Joey Barnett and Charlie Oppenheim The Department of State has just released the October 2024 Visa Bulletin, and it shows very good news for the new Reform and Integrity Act EB-5 program and for Chinese and Indians waiting in line under the prior EB-5 program. Here...
by Frank Alvarado | Sep 3, 2024 | Global
WR Immigration’s September global immigration updates include the latest developments on the UK’s eVisas to replace BRP cards, EU’s new Entry/Exit System, Italy’s Updated Immigration Violation Penalties, and much more! Canada Employment and Social...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 30, 2024 | Immigration Updates
Employment Based Immigrant Visa Limits Met for FY2024 – Q&A with Charlie Oppenheim (Past DOS Chief, Visa Controls) Charles Oppenheim, WR Immigration’s Director of Visa Consulting and a retired U.S. Department of State Chief of Visa Controls, brings unmatched...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 23, 2024 | Immigration Updates
Annual Limit Reached in the EB-3 and EW Categories All legally available visas in the EB-3 (3rd preference) and EW (Other Workers) categories for FY 2024 have been issued. Embassies and consulates should have been allocated enough numbers for all applicants...
by Frank Alvarado | Aug 1, 2024 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on a Second H-1B Lottery, the Visa Bulletin, STEM Degrees added to Program List, and much more! Second H-1B Lottery Selection Just Announced On July 30, 2024, USCIS announced that it will conduct a second round of the H-1B cap...
by Frank Alvarado | Jul 1, 2024 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on Spousal Work Authorization, TPS Work Permits, the Exchange Visitor Program, and much more! President Announces New Measures for Spousal Work Authorization, DACA Recipients On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced measures...
by Frank Alvarado | Jun 21, 2024 | Immigration Updates
By Ceri Koski and Charina Garcia What does this week’s “Keeping Families Together” initiative mean for corporate immigration? In the light of the White House’s June 18th announcement to provide work visas and a green card pathway for long-term residents of the U.S.,...
by Frank Alvarado | May 1, 2024 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on H-2B visas, agricultural workers, I-765 fees, and much more! DOL Amends Regulations on Certification for Temporary/Seasonal Nonimmigrant Agricultural Workers Effective June 28, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) is amending...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 24, 2024 | Global
WR Immigration’s April global immigration updates include the latest developments on Australia’s work visa category, Brazil’s e-visa requirements, new Canada entry requirements, and much more! Australia Australia is poised to adopt a new Skills in Demand...
