by Frank Alvarado | May 2, 2023 | Human Resources Services, Podcast
In this podcast, WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim and Partner Joey Barnett give an update on the investor visa program. Our team covers a range of topics including a review of 2022 visa report, the May Visa Bulletin, concurrent filing...
by Rachel Maisano | May 1, 2023 | Immigration Updates
After the Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced on April 21, 2023, that it will begin accepting the revised Form ETA-9089, Application for Permanent Employment Certification, in the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG)...
by Rachel Maisano | May 1, 2023 | Immigration Updates
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the results of the fiscal year (FY) 2024 H-1B initial registration period and expressed concerns about fraud. During the registration period for the FY 2024 H-1B cap, USCIS saw a significant increase in...
by Rachel Maisano | May 1, 2023 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on DOS Managing Regional Migration, USCIS Temporary Suspensions of Biometrics and more! DHS, DOS Announce New Actions to Manage Regional Migration On April 27, 2023, the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and State (DOS)...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 28, 2023 | Video Resources
In this month’s Chatting with Charlie “April EB-5 Investor Visa Outlook,” WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim and Partner Joey Barnett give an update on the investor visa program. Our team covers a range of topics including a...
by Rachel Maisano | Apr 26, 2023 | Announcements
WR Immigration, a leading global immigration law firm, has been shortlisted for the prestigious “Chambers D&I: Environment & Sustainability” award. This recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to promoting environmental sustainability. “We are...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 20, 2023 | Video Resources
In this month’s Chatting with Charlie on the May Visa Bulletin outlook, WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim, Partner Charina Garcia, and Senior Associate Laura Bloniarz update HR professionals with the latest employment-based green card...
by Rachel Maisano | Apr 17, 2023 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on H-2B petitions, predictions for the May visa bulletin and the six new DHS subcommittees. Employers May File H-2B Petitions for Late Second Half of FY 2023 On April 13, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 17, 2023 | Immigration Updates
Under the Exchange Visitor Program regulations, the Department of State’s (DOS) Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs published a notice on April 5, 2023, waiving and modifying certain regulatory requirements with respect to a temporary...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 17, 2023 | Immigration Updates
On April 13, 2023, the White House announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will issue a proposed rule soon to expand the definition of “lawful presence” to include recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), known...
by Frank Alvarado | Apr 14, 2023 | Video Resources
In this webinar, WR Immigration experts Charina Garcia and Audrey Lustgarten discuss what to do when considering global alternatives. Watch to learn about alternative U.S. options, a review of immigration options to confirm eligibility, non-immigration factors, and...
by Rachel Maisano | Apr 12, 2023 | Global, Immigration Updates
In this look around the globe, find the latest immigration news regarding Brazil’s re-introduction of visa requirements, Canada’s announcement of new post-graduation work permit measures and the UK’s upcoming electronic travel authorization scheme....
by Rachel Maisano | Apr 4, 2023 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on the April Visa Bulletin, COVID-19 flexibilities, the H-1B electronic registration selection process, and more! April Visa Bulletin Shows Worldwide EB-4 Backlog of 5+ Years, EB-2 Retrogression EB-5 Backlog DOS is no longer...
by Rachel Maisano | Mar 31, 2023 | Family-based Visas, Resources
What is an Affidavit of Support? An Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) is required for many intending immigrants. It is essentially a legally binding contract stating that the signer agrees to “sponsor,” or financially support, the intending immigrant once he or she...
by Rachel Maisano | Mar 30, 2023 | Announcements
The Forum for Expatriate Management (FEM) presents the EMMAs (Expatriate Management and Mobility Awards) each year to recognize excellence in Expatriate Management and Global Mobility. WR Immigration is excited to announce that we have been shortlisted as...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 22, 2023 | Human Resources Services, Podcast
In this podcast, WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim and Partner Joey Barnett give an update on the investor visa program. Our team covers a range of topics including a review of 2022 visa report, delays on the April Visa Bulletin, concurrent...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 22, 2023 | Video Resources
In this month’s EB-5 Chatting with Charlie on the March EB-5 investor visa outlook, WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim and Partner Joey Barnett give an update on the investor visa program. Our team covers a range of topics including a...
by Rachel Maisano | Mar 21, 2023 | Announcements, Resources
For an in-depth look at the U.S Department of Homeland Security’s announcement, check out WR’s upcoming webinar on May 31, 2023 at 11 AM PST. On January 13, 2023, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an initiative to extend more protection against...
by Rachel Maisano | Mar 20, 2023 | Immigration Updates
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy alert on March 15, 2023, on employers’ ability to pay the proffered wage to prospective beneficiaries of certain I-140 immigrant petitions. This is important in many employment-based green card...
by Rachel Maisano | Mar 20, 2023 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, find the latest news on enforcement date of Real ID, extension for certain paroled Ukrainians, Somalia for TPS, and more! DHS Delays Enforcement Date for Real ID On May 3, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an interim...
by James Pinedo | Mar 15, 2023 | Investor Visas, Podcast
In this month’s Chatting with Charlie Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim, Partner Charina Garcia and Senior Associate Laura Bloniarz update HR professionals with the latest employment-based green card processing information from the latest Visa...
by Frank Alvarado | Mar 15, 2023 | Video Resources
In this month’s Chatting with Charlie Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim, Partner Charina Garcia and Senior Associate Laura Bloniarz update HR professionals with the latest employment-based green card processing information from the latest Visa...
by Rachel Maisano | Mar 15, 2023 | Announcements, Human Resources Services
WR Immigration is proud to be recognized as a certified online learning provider by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). Attending certain WR webinars makes you eligible to receive Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-CP®...
by Laura Bloniarz | Mar 14, 2023 | Immigration Updates
For an in-depth look at the April Visa Bulletin, check out WR’s Chatting with Charlie: Unpacking the April Visa Bulletin on March 15, 2023 at 11 AM PST. Late February the State Department finally published the anticipated Table V to complete its 2022 Annual...
by James Pinedo | Mar 14, 2023 | Announcements, Community
Celebrate Women’s History Month with WR Immigration as we continue our “My Immigration Story” campaign, featuring the exceptional journey of Senior Associate Josune Aguirre Gamez. Last year, WR Immigration began our “My Immigration Story”...
