WR Immigration Podcast: Chatting with Charlie and Bernie – Immigrant Visa and Green Card Employment-Based Waiting Lines

Jan 30, 2023 | Human Resources Services, Podcast

In this podcast, WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim and Managing Partner Bernie Wolfsdorf discuss the immigrant visa and green card employment-based waiting lines.

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