by Frank Alvarado | Dec 5, 2023 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on pending Supreme Court cases, updates to the Exchange Visitor Program, expansion of USCIS’ myProgress and more! Three Important Cases Pending Before U.S. Supreme Court Three important cases are pending before the U.S....
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 2, 2023 | Announcements, Webinars
WR Immigration attorneys Cliff Rosenthal and Nathan Grow discuss strategies for hiring and retaining top foreign talent in light of the Biden Administration’s recent Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence. Learn about immigration options for foreign nationals...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 30, 2023 | Announcements, Human Resources Services
This December marks the one-year anniversary of our Chatting with Charlie series! We are extremely proud of what we’ve been able to develop throughout the year and hope you continue to Journey Forward with us. WR Immigration invites you to attend this amazing...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 20, 2023 | Investor Visas, Video Resources
WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim, Partner Charina Garcia, and Senior Associate Laura Bloniarz update HR professionals with the latest information from the December Visa Bulletin. They dive into an analysis of employment-based and...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 20, 2023 | Immigration Updates, Investor Visas
By Partner Joseph “Joey” Barnett The overall outlook for EB-5 visas in FY 2024 is stronger than the smell of turkey coming from the oven. Why? Because the supply of EB-5 visa numbers is larger than ever before. However, immigrant investors need USCIS to finalize Form...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 14, 2023 | Immigration Updates, Investor Visas
By Attorneys: Bernard Wolfsdorf, Joseph “Joey” Barnett, and Jinglin “Kim” Sogbesan A denial of removal of conditions on an EB-5 case usually occurs because the jobs were not created. However a denial can also occur because of the source or path of funds, fraud, or...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 14, 2023 | Announcements
Opportunities for foreign nationals working in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies have been plentiful even before the recent Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence was issued. How will the new Executive Order increase options for employers to...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 7, 2023 | Global
WR Immigration’s November global immigration updates include the latest developments in China issuing visas on a walk-in basis, India resuming issuance of some visas to Canadians, South Africa’s launch of a pilot program for a Trusted Employer Scheme, and much...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 7, 2023 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on additional visas supplemented by DHS, 180 day extensions for renewal applicants, the Texas Service Center, and more! DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap With Nearly 65,000 Additional Visas for FY 2024 On November 3, 2023, the Department...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 2, 2023 | Announcements
Wolfsdorf Rosenthal LLP has been recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, in the practice area of Immigration Law. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently...
by Frank Alvarado | Nov 1, 2023 | Media Mention
The FY2024 H-1B lottery saw a dramatic increase in submissions, and the DHS suspects more than half of these submissions may lack a bona fide job offer supporting them. As a result, many visa applicants with legitimate job offers worry that fraud in the registration...
by James Pinedo | Oct 30, 2023 | Announcements, Human Resources Services
WR Immigration invites you to attend this amazing webinar series with Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim to gain insights to the immigration industry. Join us on November 16 at 11:00 am PT to hear details about the December Visa Bulletin for both...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 28, 2023 | Announcements, I-9
The US Department of Homeland Security was busy this year making changes to the Form I-9 and the identity verification process. Join WR Immigration Partner Kimberley Robidoux on December 5, 2023, at 11:00 am PT, for a year-end recap of what has changed, when it went...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 27, 2023 | Investor Visas
By: Joseph “Joey” Barnett There has been a lot of activity in EB-5 in the past month, including updated policy guidance by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and visa processing information from the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”). Here are five new...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 25, 2023 | Investor Visas, Video Resources
WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim, Partner Charina Garcia, and Senior Associate Laura Bloniarz update HR professionals with the latest information from the November Visa Bulletin. They dive into an analysis of employment-based and...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 25, 2023 | Global, Human Resources Services
WR Immigration was proud to sponsor the Worldwide ERC 2023 Global Workforce Symposium held in Boston this year. While at this annual meeting of global mobility professionals, we had a chance to meet with old friends and colleagues, as well as create new connections...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 25, 2023 | Human Resources Services, I-9
By Kimberley Best Robidoux Are you ready for November 1? If you’re wondering why we’re asking, it’s because November 1 is the day that employers may use ONLY the new edition of the Form I-9 (dated 08/01/2023). If you didn’t remember, never fear. At WR Immigration, we...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 24, 2023 | Investor Visas, Video Resources
WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim and Joey Barnett provide unique insights on the October EB-5 investor visa outlook. The team also covers the latest updates on the November Visa Bulletin. Watch...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 17, 2023 | Announcements
Congratulations to WR Immigration Partner Kimberley Best Robidoux, who has been named to the 2023 Top 100 Leaders in Law by the San Diego Business Journal. The list includes some of San Diego’s most influential and experienced law firm and in-house attorneys, and is...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 12, 2023 | Announcements
Super Lawyers has announced their selections for their 2023 Massachusetts Rising Stars lists and our team continues to surpass expectations. WR Immigration Associate Kristen Tully has been selected as a 2023 Massachusetts Rising Star. Super Lawyers is a rating service...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 11, 2023 | Immigration Updates, Nonimmigrant Visas
By Avi Friedman and Evan Gordon The U.S. Department of State has confirmed they will soon allow certain visa holders to apply to renew their non-immigrant visas from within the United States, removing the need to travel to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. This...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 9, 2023 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on the new Form I-9, DV-2025 instructions, visa ineligibility updates, and more! USCIS Reminds Employers to Start Using New Form I-9 by November 1 Deadline U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminded employers about...
by Frank Alvarado | Oct 9, 2023 | Global, Uncategorized
With the recent attacks on Israel, the US Embassy in Jerusalem is urging US citizens to exercise increased caution and requiring US government personnel limit travel and observe a nightly curfew. Some companies are considering evacuation of nonessential workers in...
by Audrey Lustgarten | Oct 5, 2023 | Global
WR Immigration’s October global immigration updates include the latest developments in Brazil’s visa requirements for US citizens, India’s visa suspension for Canadians, and the UK’s increased civil penalties for employers who hire foreign nationals without...
by Joey Barnett | Oct 5, 2023 | Investor Visas
As part of the landmark EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced the Form I-956G, Regional Center Annual Statement. This new form replaces the previously used Form I-924A, Annual Certification of Regional Center....
