Managing Partner Michael Wildes is proud to announce the approval of the petition filed to secure EB-1 classification for Executive Digital Director for Sami Viitamäki.
In an illustrious career spanning more than 10 years, Mr. Viitamäki has established himself as an individual of extraordinary ability as a Digital Marketing Specialist, leading digital strategy, digital experience design, digital design and technology teams. By virtue of his accomplishments, which are detailed below, he has risen to the very top of his field of endeavor and possesses a level of expertise held by only a small percentage of Digital Marketing leaders in the world. A native of Finland, Mr. Viitamäki’s experience spans business, advertising, technology and innovation roles. He is currently holding a very influential role as Executive Digital Director at a leading global advertising agency, Havas. “The best creative agencies today have a strategic approach to design and technology as well as culture and content. Havas has a very strong foundation in all those areas,” Mr. Viitamäki said upon joining Havas. “The focus of my role will be to drive the interplay between them and produce work that pushes boundaries to succeed on any screen or media.” On behalf of Havas, Mr. Viitamäki has led and continues to lead digital intelligence, strategy, marketing, design and technology efforts for globally recognized brands such as TD Ameritrade, Hershey’s, Citibank, ADP and IBM.
By virtue of his accomplishments, Mr. Viitamäki has risen to the very top of his field of endeavor and it has been our Firm’s honor to work with and represent him.
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 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, which continues to maintain its stellar reputation in the field of U.S. Immigration & Nationality Law has offices in New York City, New York, Englewood, New Jersey, Miami, Florida, and by appointment in Los Angeles, California.
For more information on this visa category or any other classification please visit our Immigration 101 page or contact Michael Wildes at michael@wildeslaw.com to schedule a consultation.