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p-1b visa approval secured for israeli comedy duo edan alterman and avi graynik

Managing Partner Michael Wildes is pleased to announce that Wildes & Weinberg has secured P-1B visa classification on behalf of the renowned Israeli comedy duo, Edan Alterman and Avi Graynik, who are coming to the U.S. for a tour to perform their hit show  “Yeladim Sorgim 2.”

The P-1B visa applies to individuals who are coming to the United States temporarily to perform as a member of an entertainment group that has been recognized internationally as outstanding in the discipline for a sustained and substantial period of time. Alterman and Graynik have been performing together for over two decades to sold out shows throughout Israel and Israeli communities throughout the world. They have been written about and reviewed critically in major publications, and are extremely well-known in the comedy world. We wish them much success on their U.S. tour!

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, 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 P visa category or any other classification please visit our Immigration 101 page or contact Michael Wildes at michael@wildeslaw.com to schedule a consultation.

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