WR Immigration Podcast: Chatting with Charlie – Understanding the March 2023 Visa Bulletin

Feb 21, 2023 | Human Resources Services, Podcast

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.

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