NEW YORK, NY—May 20, 2011 – Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. announced that Managing Partner, Michael Wildes, secured O-1 visa classification for the internationally known multi-platinum artist, Craig David, to work on composing his forthcoming album in the United States. For coverage of the story on the PR Newswire, please click here.       “Craig David is an… Continue reading Michael Wildes Secures O Visa Classification for International Musician Craig David

Managing Partner Michael Wildes recently contributed an article on visas for athletes to Sports Destination Management, which offers essential planning and location strategies for sports events organizers. To view the text of the article, Minding Your P’s and O’s: Navigating the World of Athlete Visas, please click here.

Managing Partner Michael Wildes was recently asked to write an article about his representation of famed soccer star Pele for Sports Litigation Alert. To view the full text of the article, entitled “Sports Franchise Navigates Immigration Law to Bring Superstar Pelé to U.S,” please click here. For further information about our representation of Pelé, please click… Continue reading Michael Wildes Writes About Representing Pele

Managing Partner Michael Wildes recently discussed the problems encountered by artists and art groups in securing visas to work and perform in the United States. Michael discussed the frustation currently felt in the artistic community regarding the increased difficulty and level of scrutiny may are experiencing in dealing with USCIS. For the full text of the article,… Continue reading Michael Wildes Discusses Visa Issues for Artists and Art Groups

Managing Partner Michael Wildes spoke recently to future legal practitioners at Pace Law School about U.S. immigration and the practice of law.  Reflecting upon his own experience as a former law student, Michael provided guidance and helpful hints to the young attorneys to-be, particularly as they face today’s challenging hiring environment.  Michael shared insight into… Continue reading Michael Wildes Lectures at Pace University Law School

Managing Partner Michael Wildes’ planned trip to London, to visit with a group of Jewish community security leaders to assess the security situation of synagogues and Jews in the United Kingdom, was profiled in the March/April 2011 issue of L’Chaim Magazine. Click here to view.

Wildes & Weinberg Continues to be the Premier Choice for Immigration Needs NEW YORK, NY— March 31, 2011 Wildes & Weinberg is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Michael Wildes has secured an O-1 visa for Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, better known to millions as soccer icon Pelé, as he joins the New York Cosmos as Honorary… Continue reading Michael Wildes Secures Visa for Soccer Icon Pelé

Managing Partner Michael Wildes recently spoke to the Fair Lawn Chapter of Hadassah. The topic was America’s treatment of its immigration population.  Michael spoke about the many problems that have developed in our immigration system since its last major overhaul over 20 years ago, and the need for Washington to take action.  He also discussed… Continue reading Michael Wildes Speaks at Hadassah

Managing Partner Michael Wildes was recently asked to speak to students at CUNY/Queens College.  Michael spoke to local and international students about U.S. immigration law, compliance, and the procedures necessary for foreign-born individuals to live and work lawfully in the United States.  Michael also addressed hot topics in the field of immigration and field questions about Arizona’s SB… Continue reading Michael Wildes Speaks at CUNY/Queens College

Managing Partner Michael Wildes recently commented on the new Utah immigration law to Deseret News. In the article, “Utah Solution” to immigration to be put to the test, Michael is quoted “It does contain some echoes of Arizona law.  I think eventually the federal government will file a lawsuit against the state of Utah as it did… Continue reading Michael Wildes Comments on New Utah Immigration Law