Josh Wildes Quoted in The Chronicle
“This weekend was complete chaos in the immigration world,” said Josh Wildes, an associate attorney at Wildes & Weinberg, P.C., a firm that specializes in immigration law…"Associate Attorney Josh Wildes was recently honored with being interviewed by and quoted in...
The Gold Card: A Proposed Path to U.S. Immigration Through Investment
What You Need to Know About the New Gold Card Visa Program On September 19, 2025, the White House updated their new immigration initiative called the “Gold Card” Visa Program. This executive order hopes to allow foreign nationals to obtain...
NEWEST H-1B Update (Sept. 20, 6:00 PM EST)
Per USCIS and CBP (see photos below), it appears that the new $100,000 fee will not apply to: (1) H-1B visa holders currently abroad who are reentering the U.S.; (2) H-1B visa holders traveling internationally and returning or (3) H-1B...
Trump Gold Card Just Announced – What’s Really Going On?
Gold Card – Requires a $1M “gift” (plus fees) after DHS vetting. Approved applicants get lawful permanent residence, in categories comparable to EB-1 or EB-2, with guidance from Gold Card Visa Lawyers. Applicants must be eligible for lawful permanent resident...
Important Update for H-1B Workers & Employers
On Sept. 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of H-1B workers outside the U.S. unless they pay a new $100,000 fee. This takes effect Sept. 21, 2025, and lasts for 1 year (may be extended).Key points:•...
USCIS Announces New 2025 Naturalization Civics Test
USCIS has announced important changes to the civics portion of the naturalization exam. Beginning soon, applicants will no longer take the 2008 version of the test when attending their Citizenship Interview. Instead, USCIS will roll out what it is calling...
