Managing Partner Michael Wildes is pleased to announce that Wildes & Weinberg P.C. has once again secured O-1 visa classification on behalf of extraordinary Social Justice Advocate, Eddie Ndopu.
Eddie Ndopu is a globally recognized human rights advocate, celebrated author, and transformative leader in the disability justice and social impact space. He was awarded a scholarship at Oxford to study Public Policy, making him both the first African and first Black person with a disability to be admitted into the program. He is the youngest member of the United Nations Foundation’s prestigious Board of Directors, serving alongside global icons such as Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan and Hans Vestberg, Chairman and CEO of Verizon, supporting UN causes and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. In 2023, he made history as the first wheelchair user to deliver a keynote address at the United Nations General Assembly, during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. Mr. Ndopu has been honored and recognized for his work with The David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award and has been named among the 100 Most Influential Africans by New African magazine. He has been featured in major media many times for his distinguished appearances, presentations, and achievements. He has also authored articles for prestigious publications and organizations like TIME, The Feminist Wire, Global Citizen and the World Economic Forum. Notably, Mr. Ndopu recently published his memoir Sipping Dom Perignon Through A Straw which has been reviewed to critical acclaim, to include Publishers Weekly, which stated: “this raw yet triumphant tale should be required reading.” His book has also been endorsed by a distinguished group of dignitaries on a global scale.
Of his experience with Wildes & Weinberg, Mr. Ndopu has the following to say:
I am beyond grateful to Michael Wildes and his exceptional team at Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. for their extraordinary professionalism and dedication. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with many legal professionals, but none have demonstrated the level of diligence, meticulousness, and excellence that Michael and his team consistently deliver. Their expertise in immigration law is unparalleled. From the initial consultation to the final steps of my O-1 visa process, they navigated every detail with precision and care, leaving no stone unturned. What truly sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to the highest standards of excellence, ensuring that every case they handle receives their full attention and expertise. Michael and his team are not only leaders in their field but also embody the epitome of what it means to be trusted advocates. It has been an absolute privilege to work with such an eminent law firm, and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking the very best in immigration law. Thank you, Michael and team, for your outstanding support and for making what could have been a daunting process seamless and successful. – Eddie Ndopu
Wildes & Weinberg was founded in 1960 by Senior Partner, Leon Wildes. 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 icon Pele, Master Chef Jean-Georges, musicians 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 fourth 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.