Voting is now open! If you would like to support Bernard Wolfsdorf, Joey Barnett, and Vivian Zhu, you can cast your vote for the 2026 EB5 Investors Magazine Top 25 Awards here.
WR Immigration is proud to announce that Bernard Wolfsdorf, Joey Barnett, and Vivian Zhu have once again been nominated for the EB5 Investors Magazine Top 25 Awards, recognizing leading professionals in the EB-5 investment immigration industry.
This year’s nominations continue a tradition of excellence for WR Immigration’s EB-5 Practice. In the 2025 awards, all three attorneys were recognized among the industry’s Top 25, with Bernard Wolfsdorf earning the prestigious Top 5 “All Star” distinction—an honor reserved for the highest-ranked professionals in the field.
These nominations recognize years of dedication to helping investors, families, regional centers, developers, and businesses successfully navigate the complexities of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.
Meet Our Nominees
Bernard Wolfsdorf
Bernard Wolfsdorf is Managing Partner of WR Immigration and one of the world’s most recognized immigration attorneys. A former President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Bernard has helped shape immigration policy and practice for decades and is widely respected for his leadership in investment immigration. His recognition as a 2025 Top 5 “All Star” reflects his longstanding commitment to excellence and innovation in the EB-5 field.
Joey Barnett
Joey Barnett serves as Partner and Co-Head of WR Immigration’s EB-5 Practice. He advises investors, regional centers, developers, and project sponsors on complex EB-5 matters and has earned a reputation for developing practical strategies to overcome challenging legal issues. Joey is a frequent speaker and thought leader whose insights help shape discussions across the EB-5 industry.
Vivian Zhu
Vivian Zhu is a Partner and Co-Head of WR Immigration’s EB-5 Practice and has extensive experience representing investors and families throughout every stage of the EB-5 process. Known for her client-centered approach and deep knowledge of investment immigration law, Vivian has successfully guided clients through some of the industry’s most complex matters while providing exceptional service and trusted counsel.
A Recognition of Our Entire EB-5 Team
While these nominations recognize individual attorneys, they also reflect the extraordinary work of the entire WR Immigration EB-5 team.
Behind every successful EB-5 matter is a collaborative group of attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and business professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional legal guidance and client service. Their collective expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence have helped establish WR Immigration as one of the nation’s leading EB-5 law firms.
We congratulate Bernard, Joey, and Vivian on this well-deserved recognition and thank every member of our EB-5 team for the work they do each day to support our clients and advance the practice of investment immigration.
If you have worked with Bernard, Joey, or Vivian—or have benefited from the work of our EB-5 team—we would greatly appreciate your support during this year’s voting.
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