Managing Partner Michael Wildes is pleased to announce that Wildes & Weinberg has secured EB-1 (Extraordinary Ability) classification on behalf of Mr. Felipe Ferreira, a world renowned Creative Director.
In an illustrious career spanning more than 12 years, Mr. Ferreira has established himself as an individual of extraordinary ability as a Creative Director in the advertising industry and by virtue of his accomplishments, has risen to the very top of his field of endeavor. He possesses a level of expertise which personifies that he is one of the small percentage of Creative Directors in the advertising industry. Mr. Ferreira has served as an Art Director, Creative Supervisor, and Creative Director with several prestigious advertising organizations including the Grey Group, BBDO, R/GA and Sid Lee, where he has been responsible for creating interactive advertising campaigns and art direction for prestigious companies. As a result of his innovative work, Mr. Ferreira has been the recipient of number internationally recognized awards for excellence such as the Cannes Lions, London International, Clios, and Webbys, to name a few. It is our Firm’s honor to have represented Mr. Ferreira in securing approval of his immigrant petition.
Founded in 1960 by Michael’s father, Leon Wildes, whose best-known accomplishment was his successful representation of John Lennon in his widely publicized deportation proceedings, the circumstances of which have inspired several films and documentaries, Wildes & Weinberg specializes exclusively in the practice of U.S. immigration and nationality law. More than fifty six years since its inception the firm continues to serve a distinguished domestic and international clientele and covers all areas of U.S. immigration law, including employment and investment-based immigration, work permits, permanent residence for qualified individuals, family-based immigration, asylum applications and all temporary and permanent type visas.
In addition to running a highly successful immigration law practice, Michael serves as Counsel to Lincoln Center and two international/corporate law firm and 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 recent clients include famed artist Sarah Brightman, several Miss Universe winners as well as soccer icon Pele.
Despite difficulties currently being encountered in dealing with U.S. immigration authorities, Wildes & Weinberg has maintained an extraordinary track record for success for its cases. In addition, the firm’s multilingual staff is known for its experience and special expertise in processing each foreign national’s case with nothing less than the highest level of professionalism.
Today, the firm of Wildes & Weinberg, maintains offices in New York City, New York, Englewood, New Jersey, Miami, Florida, and Los Angeles, California and continues to maintain its stellar reputation in the field of U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law.
To learn more Michael Wildes or Wildes & Weinberg, please contact Managing Partner Michael Wildes at Michael@wildeslaw.com to schedule a consultation.
For more information on the EB-1 visa category or any other classification please visit our Immigration 101 page or contact Michael Wildes at michael@wildeslaw.com.