Michael Wildes was called upon by Yale University to lecture its many foreign students on the evolving U.S. Immigration laws that affect their status. The seminar, sponsored by the Yale University Association of Chinese Scholars (ACSSY), featured a panel of three immigration lawyers, which included Wildes and his father and law partner, Leon Wildes.
“In addition to briefing incoming freshmen, I reminded the continuing students that the rules and regulations had changed drastically since 9-11 and were likely very different from when they were first admitted to the United States to study,” said Wildes. “To avoid unnecessary problems, they had to be mindful of that.”
According to Wildes, special attention is given to male students who hails from Middle Eastern countries, including Pakistan and Malaysia . Students targeted in particular are those with interest in security sensitive fields such as microbiology and chemistry.
Wildes cautioned the students to maintain their Visa documents and urged the students to always have available their documentary evidence showing that they have maintained their status at all times.
Mr. Ke Li, a Yale student and president of the ACSSY stated: “It has truly helpful for Chinese and other international students” because he said many have heard about scores of individuals who have had visa problems.
