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Leon Wildes Legacy Video

Managing Partner Michael Wildes invites you to watch the firm’s legacy video and learn more about the history of our practice. Featured in the video is Founding Partner Leon Wildes along with Michael Wildes, who narrates the historical journey of Wildes & Weinberg, through the John Lennon case.

Founded in 1960, Wildes & Weinberg is perhaps best known for Leon Wildes' representation of former Beatle John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono. Between 1972 and 1976, Leon represented Lennon and Ono in their struggle to remain in the United States, despite the concerted attempts of the Nixon Administration to deport them.

The case (which included bringing four separate Federal lawsuits) not only resulted in John and Yoko getting their green cards and being able to remain in the United States, but it also led to substantial changes in immigration law and brought to light secretive government practices and undue political influence, that has resulted in greater transparency in the U.S. immigration system.

The book, aptly titled John Lennon v. The USA., is published by Ankerwycke Books, an imprint of ABA Publishing, a division of the American Bar Association and became available in August, 2016. It can be purchased on Amazon.

The firm specializes exclusively in the practice of U.S. immigration and nationality law, has a distinguished domestic and international clientele, and can assist with any type of immigration matter including employment and investment-based immigration, work permits, permanent residence for qualified individuals, family-based immigration, asylum applications, all temporary and permanent type visas, and U.S. citizenship.

In addition to running a highly successful immigration law practice, Michael is also currently serving his third term as Mayor of Englewood, New Jersey, is the author of Safe Haven in America: Battles to Open the Golden Door (which draws on over a quarter of a century of his practice in the immigration field), is an Adjunct Professor at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York and serves as Counsel to Lincoln Center and several international/corporate law firms. Moreover, Michael is internationally renowned for his successful representation of distinguished individuals and corporate clients such as performing artists, directors, writers, models, actors/actresses, athletes, race car drivers, fine artists, art dealers, curators, musicians, photographers, stylists, and literary agents. Some of the firm’s other distinguished clients include scholar Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (z’l), as well as soccer icon Pele, Master Chef Jean-Georges and Former First Lady Melania Trump and her family.

Today the firm of Wildes & Weinberg has offices in New York City, New York, Englewood, New Jersey, Miami, Florida, and a presence in Los Angeles, California, and continues to maintain its stellar reputation in the field of U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law.

To learn more about Leon or Michael Wildes or Wildes & Weinberg, please visit the firm’s website at www.wildeslaw.com or contact Managing Partner Michael Wildes at Michael@wildeslaw.com.

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JOHN LENNON VS. THE USA

The Inside Story of the Most Bitterly Contested and Influential Deportation Case in United States History Managing Partner Mayor Michael Wildes' foreword includes personal anecdotes about his father, Leon, with whom he has the privilege of practicing everyday.

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SAFE HAVEN IN AMERICA

Whether it’s the long-term impact of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on immigration policy or the latest twist in separating children from migrants seeking asylum, Mayor Michael Wildes’ opinion has been sought by a range of news organizations, from Fox...

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O-1 SECURED FOR PROFESSIONAL IN THE CREATIVE CONSERVATION SPACE

Managing Partner Michael Wildes is pleased to announce that Wildes & Weinberg has secured O-1 (Extraordinary Ability) classification on behalf of Ms. Lexi Bowes-Lyon, an internationally renowned professional in The Creative Conservation Space.

Lexi specializes in fundraising through the arts for conservation charities and has had much success working with prestigious organizations such as Space for Giants over the last several years, and previously with Elephant Family. Lexi has utilized her extensive background in the arts in order to raise funds using creative campaigns and methods of public art exhibitions, bringing public awareness to important issues. Numerous popular magazines and websites have published articles about Lexi and her work. We look forward to watching her successes continue in the United States!
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O-1 APPROVED FOR TATTOO ARTIST @thomaspineiro

Managing Partner Michael Wildes is pleased to announce that Wildes & Weinberg P.C. has secured O-1 visa classification on behalf of extraordinary tattoo artist, Thomas Piñeiro.

Mr. Thomas Piñeiro has received widespread recognition as a tattoo artist with expertise in traditional Japanese tattoo designs. His work has been featured in major publications such as inkPPL, Tattoodo, Revista Tattoo Brasil, and Tattoo Kulture. In addition, Mr. Piñeiro has been invited to participate in and to judge at major tattoo conventions, including the London Tattoo Convention and the Leeds Tattoo Expo. Due to his extraordinary work and acclaim, he has been invited to work at distinguished tattoo studios in California and New York.
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GREEN CARD SECURED FOR #BLOCKCHAIN EXPERT

Managing Partner Michael Wildes is pleased to announce that Wildes & Weinberg, P.C., has secured Lawful Permanent Resident Status (Green Card) on behalf of Ms. Niamh O’Connell, a talented Blockchain Strategy, Delivery and Implementation Expert.

Ms. Niamh O’Connell is a leader in her field. Throughout her career, Naimh has worked with several prestigious companies in her industry in Ireland and the United States, including CasperLabs and ConsenSys, and she is a founder of BlockW, the Irish Blockchain Association. She has received illustrious awards, including the “Blockchain Leader of the Year” Award at Dublin Tech Summit, as part of the Women in Tech Awards. We look forward to watching Niamh’s robust career in the blockchain technology industry continue in the United States for many years to come!

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MICHAEL WILDES PRESENTS SEMINAR TO FOREIGN STUDENTS: THE NEW SCHOOL



Managing Partner Michael Wildes led a zoom workshop on “Life After F-1: Demystifying the H-1B Process” for current students” at The New School in New York City. The presentation offered general information on U.S. immigration law with an emphasis on the H-1B visa. The event was organized by the office of International Student and Scholar Services and through the Global Engagement and International Programs.

In addition to serving as the firm’s Managing Partner, Michael Wildes also serves as Counsel to Lincoln Center, and several international/corporate law firms. A former Federal Prosecutor with the United States Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn (1989-1993), he has testified on Capitol Hill in connection with anti-terrorism legislation and is internationally renowned for his successful representation of distinguished individuals and corporate clients. Having represented the United States government in immigration proceedings, Michael Wildes is a frequent participant on professional panels and commentator on network television and radio regarding corporate immigration law, employer sanction work and compliance. Michael represents many performing artists, directors, writers, models, actors/actresses, athletes, race car drivers, fine artists, art dealers, curators, and literary agents. Some of his recent clients include famed artist Sarah Brightman, many of the former Miss Universes’ as well as soccer icon Pele; master Chef Jean-Georges and other talented artists. Mr. Wildes, who is currently serving his fourth term as Mayor of Englewood, New Jersey, has also served on the New Jersey Governor's Blue Ribbon Panel on Immigration. Michael is also an Adjunct Law Professor at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City.

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OUR FIRM REPRESENTATION OF SHELDON SHEPHERD @thedonshepherd

Michael Wildes, Managing Partner of Wildes & Weinberg is pleased to announce that we are currently representing Sheldon Shepherd, renowned performer, in his immigration matters. Sheldon is an impressive artist with a variety of talents, including acting, music, poetry and modeling. We look forward to watching his successes continue in the U.S. and beyond!
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OUR REPRESENTATION OF ANDERS GUSTAFSSON CEO OF VOLVO

Managing Partner Michael Wildes is proud to announce that the firm will be working with Anders Gustafsson, Senior Vice President Americas & President, and CEO of Volvo Car USA, on his immigration matters. We look forward to watching his successes continue in the U.S. and beyond! @volvocars

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MICHAEL WILDES WELCOMES NEW TENANT BENJAMIN GRUBNER, ESQ.

Managing Partner Michael Wildes welcomes newest tenant, Benjamin Grubner, Esq., Canadian Immigration Lawyer to our New Jersey offices. Benjamin is admitted to practice in the province of Ontario and New York State, having graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2007. In addition to practicing as an attorney, Benjamin also volunteers for Bergen Hatzalah, a local Emergency Medical Services group as an EMT and first responder. @bergenhatzalah
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Josh Wildes & everyone on the W&W team were excellent with dealing with my green card application. The team were...

Kelvin Barker Date : March 10, 2023

I received my Green Card from Michael Wildes and his firm some days ago. The petition approval and Green Card...

Luca Zammataro Date : November 22, 2022

Dear Michael Wildes, my husband and I would like to thank you and your team,  the work was not easy,...

Jacques Carline Date : August 3, 2022

Our client David came to us after spending more than three years stuck in the immigration court morass with another...

David E. Date : June 8, 2022

Josh Wildes and Yoni Jonas are amazing! We sought Wildes & Weinberg help because our application for naturalization was taking...

Daniela Bustamante Date : June 1, 2022

Michael Wildes and the rest of the team at Wildes & Weinberg were tremendously helpful in navigating us through the...

Alan Herskowich and Nicole Woroszylski Date : May 26, 2022

Michael and his team are very professional and they always deliver. If you're looking to hire the best possible immigration...

Nick Holmstren Date : January 7, 2022
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