Managing Partner Michael Wildes is proud to announce the approval of the O-1 petition filed for Symphonia Inc on behalf of Ishay Ribo.
Mr. Ribo, represented by Or Davidson Management, is an acclaimed Israeli singer-songwriter known for his soul blend of contemporary and traditional Jewish music. Born in France and raised in Israel, Mr. Ribo’s music often explores themes of faith, spirituality, and personal introspection. He has gained widespread popularity for his heartfelt lyrics, unique voice, and ability to connect with a diverse audience, transcending religious and cultural boundaries. His albums, such as “Tocho Ratzuf Ahavah” and “Elul 5779,” have received critical acclaim and commercial success, solidifying his status as a significant figure in the Israeli music scene. His debut album “Tocho Ratzuf Ahavah,” earned him several awards such as Singer of Year, Discovery of the Year, and Song of Year by Radio Galei Israel and Maariv. His song “Lashuv HaBaita” has garnered over 59 million views on YouTube. In 2019 and 2020, he was the most viewed Orthodox Jewish artist on YouTube, with over 224 million total views. Mr. Ribo’s performances are known for their emotional depth and communal atmosphere. On September 3, 2023, he became the first Israeli artist to headline Madison Square Garden (“MSG”), performing to a sold-out crowd of more than 15,000 people and receiving rave reviews. He repeated this feat again on September 15, 2024, performing to a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden. In addition, on August 7, 2025, Ishay Ribo performed to another sold-out crowd, this time at Bethel Woods in Woodstock, New York in front of a crowd of over 14, 000 people.
Wildes & Weinberg was founded in 1960 by Senior Partner, Leon Wildes. He was best known for his successful representation of former Beatle John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono as they fought the Nixon Administration during a five year bitterly contested Deportation Proceeding.
Nearly three quarters of a century later, the firm continues to concentrate its practice in all aspects of U.S. immigration and nationality law, servicing the immigration requirements of prominent American and International firms, banks, industrial, financial, and manufacturing concerns, as well as law firms in connection with the personnel needs of their foreign national employees.
In addition, the firm has a distinguished clientele and has done substantial immigration work for performing artists, directors, writers, models, actors/actresses, athletes, fine artists, art dealers, curators, and literary agents. Most notable was Leon Wildes’ successful representation of former Beatle John Lennon and his artist wife, Yoko Ono in their deportation proceedings, the basis of which has inspired legislation, and has been portrayed in films, plays, and literary works worldwide. Some of the firm’s other distinguished clients include scholar Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (z”l), as well as soccer icons Pele and Karim Benzema, Master Chef Jean-Georges, musicians Joe Cocker, Sinead O’ Connor and Boy George, as well as First Lady Melania Trump and her family.
Michael Wildes, the firm’s Managing Partner, is also currently serving his fifth 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.
Despite difficulties currently being encountered in dealing with U.S. immigration authorities, the firm has maintained an extraordinary track record for success in its cases. The firm’s litigation group has expanded its efforts in filing Mandamus Actions and other Actions in Federal Courts throughout the nation.
In addition, Wildes & Weinberg’s multilingual staff is spread throughout its offices in New York City, Englewood, New Jersey, Miami, Florida, and by appointment only in Los Angeles, California and Tel Aviv, Israel, and are known for their experience and special expertise in processing each foreign national’s case with nothing less than the highest level of professionalism.
For more information on our firm please visit www.wildeslaw.com or contact Michael Wildes at michael@wildeslaw.com.