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President Biden Moves Forward with Ambitious Immigration Agenda - READ MORE: https://wolfsdorf.com/president-biden-moves-forward-with-a/

USCIS processing times have been frustratingly long and now worse due to COVID-19, adversely impacting the lives of employers, employees and families. As a result, more immigrants are turning to the courts for a solution. READ MORE: https://wolfsdorf.com/mandamus-litigation-the-solution-for/

New Global News Post from Russia about required measles vaccinations for all foreign employees, entry points and other information for unified e-visa holders. Read More: https://wolfsdorf.com//russia-measles-vaccinations-now-re/

In hopes of decreasing the chance of bringing new variants of the coronavirus into the country, the government of the Netherlands is enacting a ban on flights from COVID-19 High-Risk Countries, including the UK, Starting Jan. 23. Read More: https://wolfsdorf.com//the-netherlands-bans-international/

Read about the resumption of some immigration processing in Colombia, and requirements for complying with safety protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://wolfsdorf.com/country_/colombia-immigration-update/

Trump Administration Lifts Regional Covid-19 Bans for Europe and Brazil Starting Jan. 26, BUT Biden Team to Reverse. Read more here- https://wolfsdorf.com/trump-administration-lifts-regional-/

Happy New Year! We invite you to review key immigration updates in 2020 > https://wolfsdorf.com/2020-at-a-glance-immigration-update/

New Business Immigration Resource posted > "Strategies for Obtaining a Visa Appointment at a U.S. Consular Post in 2021: the NAM Solution" This resources outlines how membership in certain organizations may allow companies to continue scheduling consular appointments for L-1, H-1B, and J-1 employees despite the extension of President Trump's travel ban through March 31, 2020.... Visit https://wolfsdorf.com/free_business_immigration_resources/

Employers receiving a TNC must complete certain steps in E-Verify within 10 federal work days. Read more > https://wolfsdorf.com/new-10-day-e-verify-timeframe-to-clo/

We are proud of our success this month in challenging the USCIS denial of an extraordinary ability immigrant visa in federal district court. Our client commented the success was due to his extraordinary lawyers. Thank you for the kind words! READ MORE: https://wolfsdorf.com/wr-immigration-litigation-success-st/

What does Brexit mean for UK immigration? Get a briefing on the topic on WR's Global News page > Link in bio. #Brexit #UKimmigration #globalimmigration

What does Brexit mean for UK immigration? Get a briefing on the topic at > https://wolfsdorf.com/country_/uk-immigration-2021-outlook/ #Brexit #UKimmigration #globalimmigration

Temporary I-9 flexibility has been extended through January 31, 2021. Find ICE's memo & WR's overview of USCIS’s flexible I-9 procedures here > https://wolfsdorf.com/dhs-extends-form-i-9-requirement-fle/

Congratulations to Bernard Wolfsdorf for his 2021 rating as a Top 25 EB-5 Lawyer by Uglobal Immigration Magazine. Read our announcement > https://wolfsdorf.com//bernard-wolfsdorf-rated-top-25-eb-/

WR wishes you a happy new year! We look forward to continuing the teamwork, innovation, and service that guided us through 2020. #immigration #mobility #globalworkforce

The U.S. State Department has temporarily expanded the ability of consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals applying for a nonimmigrant visa in the same classification. Read our update > https://wolfsdorf.com/expansion-of-interview-waiver-eligib/ #DOS #visa

We are excited to participate as a 2020 #Innovation Sponsor in the #GlobalWorkforce Symposium Virtual Conference. Be sure to stop by our virtual booth for a Meet & Greet! #GWS2020

Is your company exempt from visa bans? Learn more: http://ow.ly/oWI650C3fEZ

DOS moves to eliminate issuance of B-1 visas for certain aliens classifiable as H-1B or H-3 nonimmigrants, Read WR's briefing: http://ow.ly/omAP50C0gWA

Employers should consider using an alternative private wage survey instead of the OES wage survey. http://ow.ly/5Z9Q50BZako

Lawsuits are now being filed to stop the Department of Labor's new prevailing wage law. http://ow.ly/I65B50BYUMV

Premium processing fees to be increased Monday, October 19 http://ow.ly/VtZN50BUXzv

Check out our latest webinar covering important changes to the H-1B visa program. This is a must watch for any employer hiring foreign talent! Topics Include: DOL’s new prevailing wage levels for H-1B, E-3, and PERM workers DHS’s Interim Final Rule What to expect... Proposed revisions to the definition of specialty occupation Enhanced enforcement, compliance, and worksite inspections Corporate strategies for retaining H-1B workers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qkoI6slD2M&t=6s

The Diversity Visa Green Card Lottery deadline is quickly approaching! http://ow.ly/wlWf50BTFZp

Read more about how Communist Party affiliation could effect Chinese immigration. http://ow.ly/VqZd50BSNqo

Read our new blog/watch our FREE webinar on this topic tomorrow. Blog: http://ow.ly/YdXx50BRGo7 Webinar Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_iDz3kNfCTzO-sD2To45SRw

Our newest immigration insight blog - catch up on legal news! > https://wolfsdorf.com/ginsburgs-legacy-barretts-philosophy-

This webinar is a must for employers who hire professional workers under the H-1B program!! WR Partners Bernard Wolfsdorf and Cliff Rosenthal will discuss pivotal changes to the H-1B Visa Program. REGISTER NOW > https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_iDz3kNfCTzO-sD2To45SRw

The DOL Interim Final Rule rule will take effect TOMORROW. The rule changes the prevailing wage levels 1-4 from the 17, 34, 50 and 67th percentiles to 45, 62, 78 and 95 percentile of surveyed wages from BLS for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 and I-140s. Read More > https://wolfsdorf.com/dol-interim-final-rule-advance-copy-/