If you’re confused about the details of these recent changes of the I-9 process, don’t miss WR Immigration Partner Kimberley Robidoux’s in-depth review of the topic. She covers the end of COVID-19 flexibilities, the new alternative procedure, and much more! For more information on the webinar, watch below!.
By Laura Bloniarz, Senior Associate, WR Immigration For the past two years, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services “USCIS” has issued a record number of employment-based green cards. What does the remainder of the government’s fiscal year hold for green card processing? On January 18th, WR Immigration is hosting a discussion to answer this question in detail, provide updated predictions, and analyze trends. Register Here Most commonly, the employment-based green card process starts with a company sponsoring a foreign national employee by filing a labor certification application (test of the U.S. labor market) and once the labor certification application is approved, the company then files an Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Immigrant Petition). In some cases, if the offered position and foreign national both qualify, the company may skip the labor certification application step and immediately file an Immigrant Petition on behalf of the foreign national. Because the yearly number of sponsored foreign national employees from some countries continue to exceed the number of available green cards each year, there is a wait for some employment-based preference categories. It is important to note that an approved Immigrant Petition from a valid employer-based green card sponsorship does not mean that the sponsored foreign […]
WR Immigration’s Who’s Who Legal performance index rankings showcase our expertise in immigration law. WR Immigration Attorneys’ Who’s Who Legal Rankings WR Immigration is honored to announce that 11 attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 Who’s Who Legal (WWL) performance index, a significant achievement. The following attorneys received this distinction: In commenting on the news, Bernie Wolfsdorf, the firm’s Managing Partner, was effusive, “The incredible skill and work ethic of our attorneys never ceases to inspire. Being recognized as WWL Thought Leaders and Recommended lawyers in our industry demonstrates that we have the expertise, professionalism, and dedication needed to succeed in our mission of providing our clients the very best immigration experience.” Continued Wolfsdorf, “To all our staff that made this possible: thank you and continue to journey forward!” Are you ready to journey forward with WR Immigration? Contact a WR Immigration Attorney today>> What is the Who’s Who Legal Performance Index by Lexology? The Who’s Who Legal Performance Index is a ranking of law firms based on their performance in various legal practice areas. It is compiled by Lexology, a leading provider of legal intelligence and insights, and is one of the most authoritative and comprehensive rankings of […]
