In this podcast, 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 March 2023 Visa Bulletin.
WR Immigration Podcast: Chatting with Charlie – Understanding the March 2023 Visa Bulletin
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USCIS Announces ‘Trio’ of Backlog Relief Actions, Expansion of Premium Processing, Relief for Work Permit Holders
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on March 29, 2022, a “trio” of efforts, including setting new agency-wide backlog reduction goals, expanding premium processing, and working to improve timely access to employment authorization documents (EADs). Reducing Backlogs USCIS is establishing new internal goals to guide backlog reduction efforts and case processing. As part of these efforts, USCIS plans to increase capacity, expand staffing, and improve technology by the end of FY 2023. USCIS said it expects that once these measures are in place, “applicants and petitioners will receive decisions on their cases more quickly.” Expanding Premium Processing The Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule that codifies premium processing fees and adjudication timeframes. In FY 2022, USCIS intends to begin implementing, through a phased approach, premium processing availability for Forms I-539, I-765, and I-140. USCIS said it “will also adhere to the congressional requirement that the expansion of premium processing must not cause an increase in processing times for regular immigration benefit requests.” USCIS plans to begin phased implementation first by expanding premium processing eligibility to Form I-140 filers requesting EB-1 immigrant classification as a multinational executive or manager, or EB-2 immigrant classification as a member of a […]
“My Immigration Story” with Partner Vivian Zhu: Courageous Moves
A special WR Immigration post celebrating Women’s History Month by Lindsey Hogan According to WR Partner Vivian Zhu, living your best life means learning to embrace change and challenge. Vivian’s immigration story involves a series of courageous moves that show this mantra in action. In a period of less than 10 years, Vivian lived on three different continents, got married, and changed careers. Most recently, Vivian has embarked on the journey of motherhood all while balancing life as a partner and immigration attorney at WR Immigration. At every juncture, the temptation to be fearful was present, but Vivian chose the path of courage. Her secret weapon is optimism, a trait she learned from her grandmother. Watch Vivian’s immigration story below! More About Vivian Zhu’s Immigration Story Opening doors through study abroad… In 2007, Vivian Zhu moved to the United States to attend law school at University of Southern California. Vivian knew little about Los Angeles before her move but would grow to love the city where movie stars, surfers, and spicy foods abound. Admittedly, Vivian was nervous to move to a foreign country. This would be her first time living abroad. Vivian was encouraged by her grandmother not to be afraid […]
