Immigration



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Patricia L. Gannon-Partner
Stephanie Marks-Partner
Appen P. Menon-Partner
Donald Jay Wolfson-Partner
Andrew R. Lerner-Counsel
John A. Quinn-Counsel
Marcela Bermudez-Associate
Najia Sheikh Khalid-Associate
Nina Manchanda-Associate
Michael Mandel-Associate
Gayle S. Oshrin-Associate
Joseph M. Yoo-Associate

We offer a comprehensive range of immigration services. We represent foreign and domestic corporations as well as individuals in connection with temporary work visas and permanent residency based upon employment and family relationships. Our clients include, among others, multinational companies, law firms, the entertainment community, foreign investors, athletes, the restaurant and hospitality services industry, internet service companies, and businesses in the beverage, financial, journalism, recreation, consumer products, agribusiness, publishing, chemical, energy, construction and manufacturing industries. We also handle citizenship and related nationality matters.

 

IMMIGRATION HIGHLIGHTS AND NEWSFLASHES

Legal Disclaimer: The immigration-related content appearing and archived on WKGJ’s website is provided as a public resource of general and historical information. It is not intended to be acted upon nor to be considered legal advice, or in any way to invite or create an attorney-client relationship. WKGJ expressly disclaims any and all liability with regard to actions taken or not taken based upon any content contained on the firm’s website. In addition, links to other entities appearing in our immigration newsletters and newsflashes are provided for informational purposes only. WKGJ takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of information contained on any such sites to which content is linked.

IMMIGRATION HIGHLIGHTS COVERING THE LAST 12 MONTHS:

Immigration Highlights 12-2011
In this issue: H-1B Cap Update; Department of State Visa Bulletin: Advances for EB-2 Category; Department of Justice Workshop on Workplace Discrimination; Update on Arizona immigration-related enforcement laws

Immigration Highlights 11-2011
In this issue: H-1B Cap Update; Congress on Verge of Redistributing Green Card Backlogs; Advocacy Reminder

Immigration Highlights 10-2011
In this issue: Visa Lottery Reminder; Advances in Green Card Cutoff Dates; H-1B Cap Update; Approval Notice Will Again Be Sent to Attorneys; Advocacy Reminder

Immigration Highlights 9-2011
In this issue: 2013 Diversity Visa Lottery Instructions; Approval Notices Now Being Sent Directly to Sponsoring Companies; H-1B Cap Update

Immigration Highlights 8-2011
In this issue: Surprise Site Visits to H-1B and L-1 Employers Continue; Helping the Economy by Helping Foreign National Entrepreneurs & High Skilled Workers; Updated I-9 Resources; and H-1B Cap Update

Immigration Highlights 7-2011
In this issue: Diversity Visa Lottery Update; H-1B Cap Update; Spotlight on: The EB-5 Investors Visa Program

Immigration Highlights 6-2011
In this issue: Latest Round of Immigration Audits, Visa Lottery Update, H-1B Cap Update, Visa Processing Update for Nassau, Spotlight on: Kevin Hirson, Partner-WKGJ's Real Estate, Alcohol Beverage Control and Hospitality Law Practice Groups

Immigration Highlights 5-2011
In this issue: New Resource for I-9 Issues and Questions, Delivery of USCIS Documents by USPS Priority Mail, Update on USCIS Use of Du & Bradstreet Information, SSA Reinstitutes Policy of Sending Employers No-Match Letters, Spotlight on: Partner John T. Morin and WKGJ's Litigation Practice Group

Immigration Highlights 4-2011
In this issue: H-1B Cap Update, USCIS Verifying Employer Data on Dun & Bradstreet, The OSC Website, Possible Availability of Increased Visa Numbers for Employment-based Immigrant Petitions, Spotlight on: Managing Parter Charles Banino and WKGJ's Corporate and Commercial Law Practice Group

Immigration Highlights 3-2011
In this issue: H-1B Cap Update, Beware of Visa Lottery Scams, Spotlight on: Partner Mike Kelly and WKGJ's Alcohol Beverage and Hospitality Law Practice Groups

Immigration Highlights 2-2011
In this Issue: 2012 We're Growing, H-1B Updates, New Export Control Attestations on Form I-129, Combined Employment Authorization and Advance Parole Document, Spotlight on: WKGJ's Newest Immigration Lawyers

Immigration Highlights 1-2011
In this Issue: H-1B Count, Immigration Focus of the New Congress, New Export Control Questions on Form I-29, Consular Updates, Spotlight on: WKGJ's Trusts & Estates Department

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The immigration-related content archived on WKGJ’s website is provided as a public resource of general and historical information, and is not intended to be acted upon nor to be considered legal advice, nor in any way to invite or create an attorney-client relationship. Visitors to this website should not act, or refrain from acting, based upon any information available via this website, and should always seek the advice of competent counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. WKGJ expressly disclaims any and all liability with regard to actions taken or not taken based upon any content contained on the firm’s website.

In addition, links to other entities appearing in our immigration newsletters and newsflashes are provided for informational purposes only. WKGJ takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of information contained on any linked site.