Managing Partner Michael Wildes believes anyone who is eligible should apply for the visa lottery program. which grants prospective immigrants from countries with a low immigration rate to the United States an opportunity to receive what’s commonly known as a Diversity Visa (DV).
Each October, the U.S. Department of State publishes a list of countries who are eligible to apply for the Diversity Visa lottery. Although the registration process may seem daunting, the multilingual staff at Wildes & Weinberg helps guide our clients every step of the way. Our experienced legal professionals help our clients navigate the complicated registration process, assemble the required documents, and are always there for our clients, as we pride ourselves on building a personal relationship with each and every person who comes to our offices. Prospective U.S. immigrants that are selected as winners of the Diversity Visa will then be interviewed by an immigration officer at their U.S. Embassy abroad. Immigration interviews may seem intimidating at first, however, with our coaching, our clients are prepared to answer questions posed during the interview. By replicating the interview process, we ensure that our clients are fully equipped to successfully pass the interview and receive their Diversity Visa which allows them to live their American dream.
It is important to have a law firm on your side that is experienced and capable of devising solutions that meet your needs. At Wildes & Weinberg, we have an astounding track record of success in handling DV petitions for prospective immigrants. Our legal team remains up to date on current issues and knows how to deal with the challenges people are experiencing with this application. We take pride in ensuring the integrity of the DV process so that prospective immigrants are protected in every way. At Wildes & Weinberg, our clients can be sure that their matter will receive the personal attention it deserves.
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’Conner and Boy George, as well as Former 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, Denver, Colorado 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.
