WR Immigration

🚨 HUA vs Rural Approvals and Final Action Dates In our last Investor Visa Outlook webinar, Charles Oppenheim gave insight into the approval rates of HUA vs Rural, predicting that Rural will receive earlier Final Action Dates because of their rate of approvals. For more insights, register for our upcoming EB-5 Hot Topics webinar where our team will focus on current EB-5 “source of funds” trends, including loans, gifts, and documentation best practices Register here today! https://lnkd.in/gP2kqPFM #Immigration #ImmigrationLaw #EB5 #InvestorVisa #FinalActionDates

🌟 Continuing our series where we highlight the amazing clients we’ve had the privilege to work with and share what they had to say about the experience. Every story we help shape is a reminder of why we do what we do. Thank you, Ryan, for trusting us to be part of your journey! 💬 Ryan's full submission: My wife and I worked with Naveen and the Wolfsdorf team over the last four years and it could not have been a better experience. Naveen and her team were incredibly thorough and knowledgeable; they answered all of our questions and knew all the possibilities and permutations of the immigration process. They were even prepared for all the twists and turns over multiple administrations and were ready with multiple options and each step in the process. Even when we were nearing the final steps of the process ahead of naturalization and we were debating whether we needed to secure her and her team’s services, we ultimately decided to go with her and her team again because of the peace of mind and security knowing that the best professionals were handling the case. I highly recommend Naveen and her team to anyone who is even remotely unsure about the next steps in the immigration process. My only regret was that I didn’t meet Naveen sooner because it would have saved me and my family a lot of headaches. However, once Naveen and the Wolfsdorf got involved, everything was taken care of and that success and peace of mind was entirely worth it. Stay tuned, new testimonial drops every week! 💥 #ClientSpotlight #SuccessStories #TrustedPartner #ClientExperience #WRImmigration

💡 Stabilizing Immigration Operations, Gold Card Program, and much more! | WR Immigration News Digest Get the insights you need to navigate these developments and support your global mobility strategy. A ton of topics to cover this week, so make sure you subscribe to our News Digest to learn critical insights, including: ✅ Post-Shutdown Immigration Update: Current Status ✅ USCIS Advances Gold Card Program ✅ USCIS Weighs Stricter Review for Travel-Ban Nationals These stories and much more! For audio listeners, follow the Weekly Roundup podcast on Spotify for an audible version of our News Digest: https://lnkd.in/gwTVvpuF #ImmigrationUpdates #ImmigrationNews #PolicyChanges #ImmigrationReform #USImmigration #ImmigrationPolicy #VisaUpdates #ImmigrationAlerts #ImmigrationLaw

🎬 WERC Global 2025: Insights, Innovation & What’s Coming Next This year at WERC Global 2025, our partners led powerful discussions on the future of global mobility, from business strategy and corporate compliance to immigration trends shaping 2026 and beyond. We also showcased WRapid™, our industry-leading case management technology built to elevate mobility programs worldwide. We’ll be releasing full panel recordings, expert interviews, and in-depth sessions captured at the conference. Follow WR Immigration to stay updated and get the latest in global mobility strategy and immigration innovation. #GlobalMobility #CaseManagement #Immigration #ImmigrationLaw

📢 Decoding USCIS Decision-Making | The Visa Bulletin & Beyond Yesterday, Michael Valverde joined Charles Oppenheim, Charina Garcia, and Joey Barnett to take a deep dive into the inner workings of the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin and USCIS decision-making. From Dates for Filing vs. Final Action Dates to priority date movements and backlog management, our team covered the December Visa Bulletin from the viewpoints of both former DOS and USCIS members. The webinar is available in multiple parts on YouTube as well as one whole piece on Spotify! 🎧 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/d2MQi9Be 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dsuUbAYf #immigration #immigrationlaw #VisaBulletin #OctoberVisaBulletin #PolicyShifts #ExecutiveOrder #Benchmarking #GlobalMobility

📊 2025 Green Card Sponsorship Policies: Direct Insights From In-House Teams Our latest benchmarking findings are in, and they come directly from the in-house global mobility, HR, and immigration professionals who manage these programs every day. WR Immigration’s Immigration Benchmarking Collective surveyed practitioners across industries to understand how employers are approaching green card sponsorship in the current climate. Who We Heard From ▪️ 57 in-house practitioners (no vendors). ▪️ 14 years of average experience. ▪️ Programs averaging 608 foreign nationals. ▪️ Fielded Oct 1–Nov 7, 2025. We’ll be sharing more sneak peeks though if you work in-house, we encourage you to join the Collective for full report access and deeper insights into how your peers are adapting. What the Data Shows: 🔷 70% of employers continue full sponsorship despite market uncertainty. The remaining 30% are taking a more selective approach: ▪️ 12% have considered pausing ▪️ 9% are limiting sponsorship by role or department ▪️ 7% paused due to layoffs or cost controls ▪️ 2% paused for other reasons And the shift year-over-year is notable: 2024: 83% reported no pauses 2025: More employers are reassessing sponsorship with greater selectivity These insights are only possible because in-house professionals generously share what they’re seeing, what’s shifting, and how they’re planning for the year ahead. More results coming soon. Stay updated buy joining The Benchmarking Collective: https://lnkd.in/emAk6ZQy #WRImmigration #ImmigrationBenchmarkingCollective #GreenCardSponsorship #GlobalMobility #HRInsights #TalentStrategy

📋 Legal Bulletin Update: USCIS Gold Card Program USCIS has transmitted a draft Form I-140G, the petition proposed for use under President Trump’s forthcoming Gold Card program, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for mandatory federal review. The proposed Form I-140G lists the types of evidence submitted to demonstrate the lawfulness of the funds, depending on the source, and requires “a list of all your and your spouse (if applicable) financial accounts, including cryptocurrency accounts.” For more information, view the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gYGgNNeN #immigration #immigrationupdates #immigrationlaw #GoldCard #EB5

Career Spotlight | Opportunities with Impact at WR Immigration At WR Immigration, we’re more than a law firm; we’re a team driven by technology, innovation, collaboration, and purpose. Join us as we shape the future of business immigration and empower professionals and families around the world. Open Positions: Santa Monica, CA Human Resources Coordinator (Hybrid): https://lnkd.in/guEtyGQ3 Oakland, CA PERM Paralegal, West Coast (Remote): https://lnkd.in/g4GUgPYf Administrative Legal Assistant (Hybrid, Oakland, CA): https://lnkd.in/gAy4kMfN Apply on LinkedIn today! #CareerSpotlight #Career #ParalegalJobs #Hiring

🌟 WR Immigration Strengthens Its Commitment to IIUSA We’re excited to share that WR Immigration is now represented in the Invest In the USA (IIUSA) Leadership Circle, a meaningful step that reflects our deep commitment to supporting a strong and sustainable EB-5 Regional Center Program. IIUSA plays a critical role in advocating for a permanent or more stable reauthorization of the program, and WR is proud to contribute our immigration insight and expertise to help shape this work, both in policy design on Capitol Hill and implementation at USCIS. As part of our growing involvement, Partner Joey Barnett has joined the IIUSA Leadership Circle, and Associate Phil Kuck (孔震) serves on the IIUSA Public Policy Committee, helping advance thoughtful, data-driven advocacy for the EB-5 community. We’re proud to stand alongside IIUSA and other industry leaders to support smart policy, investor protections, and long-term program stability. #EB5 #IIUSA #WRImmigration #PublicPolicy #EconomicDevelopment #ImmigrationLaw #Advocacy #JourneyForward

🔥 Holiday Travel and Consular Planning | Rapid-Fire Wednesdays Kimberley (Best) Robidoux and Miki Kawashima Matrician return to unpack key considerations for corporate immigration programs as the holiday travel season approaches. Our fire-twins share practical insights for HR and Global Mobility teams including leveraging automatic visa revalidation for short trips to Canada or Mexico, preparing documents and devices for Customs and Border Protection inspections, developing contingency plans, and verifying I-94 records upon reentry to maintain compliance and business continuity. You can also watch our episodes here: 🎧 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g8gECjjj 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dEmQ-uDM #hrcommunity #globalmobility #immigrationlaw #USCIS #ExecutiveOrder #registration #compliance #immigration #policychange #TN #TPS #SupremeCourt #CorporateImmigration #MobilityUpdates #H1B #WRImmigration #RapidFireWednesdays