Managing Partner Michael Wildes is pleased to announce that Wildes & Weinberg P.C. has secured EB-1 Extraordinary Ability visa classification on behalf of Ms. Júlia Káldy, an internationally renowned fashion footwear designer.
During the course of her outstanding career, Ms. Káldy has established herself as an extraordinary Fashion Footwear Designer in the comfort shoe market and by virtue of her accomplishments, has risen to the very top of her field of endeavor. As a Fashion Footwear Designer with several organizations of distinction, including her own design company, JÚLIAKÁLDY, Ms. Káldy was responsible for using her artistic skills to create unique footwear that took into account not only aesthetic appeal but also form and function. Ms. Káldy’s stunning creations have been showcased and exhibited at the field’s most prestigious fashion and design events. Moreover, her work has been featured in articles published in the most popular fashion media. As a result of her outstanding contributions, Ms. Káldy possesses a level of expertise which personifies that she is an extraordinary Fashion Footwear Designer. It has been our Firm’s honor to work with and represent Ms. Káldy.
The EB-1 is the permanent (green card) equivalent of the O-1 category, and allows aliens of extraordinary ability can qualify to apply for permanent residence in the United States. Since it is a permanent benefit, the standard of proof is substantially higher than for the O-1.
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 First Lady Melania Trump, famed artist Sarah Brightman, several Miss Universe winners as well as soccer icon Pele and Chef Jean-Georges.
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.
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 to schedule a consultation.