The US midterm elections took place on Tuesday, November 4 and no doubt you have heard a lot about what the results mean for this country. Immigration reform was a…

The holiday season is almost upon us. This is a wonderful time of the year that provides us a great opportunity to reflect on everything we have and to spend…

AS the weather cools, we are reminded that the summer is over.  Autumn is here, which means the Holiday season is right around the corner.  Many of us are already…

At Wilner & O’Reilly, we have come across many heart-warming success stories that give strength to the need for Immigration Reform.  Since 2012, there have been some extensive changes in…

Immigration reform is on the horizon.  We can feel it in the air.  Change is coming. President Obama may or may not pull through for the thousands of undocumented residents…

A few weeks ago, President Obama announced that due to Congress’ failure to come to an agreement on immigration reform that he would explore all available options for him to…

ON August 2, 2014, Wilner & O’Reilly, APLC celebrates its 11th anniversary.  Eleven years ago, it started with a vision from Richard Wilner & Kelly O’Reilly to start a boutique…

Not a week goes by that our office receives inquiries as to whether a comprehensive immigration reform, or any type of immigration reform, is likely to happen soon.  As immigration…

Recently a man came into our office to discuss his immigration case. He was very excited and confident that now was the time he would be able to file for…

THE H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows business professionals to work in the United States for a specific amount of time. The purpose of the H-1B visa is…

THE H-1B visa cap is set to open again on April 1, 2014.  As usual, we are seeing much interest by individuals and employers seeking obtain the H-1B nonimmigrant visa. …

GETTING your green card is a wonderful accomplishment.  When we represent a client at their adjustment of status interview, the room is filled with smiles and happy tears when their…

FOR many people there is no concern more pressing than that of their immigration status. People come to our office every day extremely worried and stressed about any number of…

One of these great new benefits is the expansion of ‘Parole in Place’ to include the families of United States military veterans.  ‘Parole in Place’has traditionally allowed the immediate relatives…

DUE to the extended damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan (“Yolanda”), USCIS has extended certain immigration relief available to Filipino nationals.  On January 14, 2014, USCIS reminds that it will continue…

At the Wilner & O’Reilly Sacramento office, I have come across many heart-warming success stories that give strength to the need for Immigration Reform.  Since 2012, there have been some…

MARIA is currently visiting her husband, Joselito, in the United States.  She came to the United States on a valid visitor’s visa with her 10 year-old son.  Joselito and Maria…

MANY people, employers and employees alike, have been in our office recently requesting information on H-1B visas and whether or not that is an option for them. The rush to…

THE current influx of media attention on immigration issues is very exciting. One cannot help but be hopeful and optimistic that some type of immigration reform is on the horizon….

SINCE 2008, we have heard the topic of immigration reform repeatedly. However, discussion has never led to any substance. After Obama’s reelection, the public has made it clear that immigration…

AS A former Immigration Officer and as a practicing attorney for 14 years, I have been around long enough to know that when a great opportunity presents itself my clients…

A PROPOSED change in the process of obtaining an I-601 waiver was recently entered in the federal registry and people will be allowed to apply for this provisional waiver beginning…

MARIA came to the United States 10 years ago after divorcing her husband in the Philippines. She came to the United States as a tourist, but decided to stay because…

FOR those that have anticipated the DREAM Act to become reality, we are one step closer.  On June 15, 2012, the Obama Administration revealed a new initiate which will orders…

MARRIAGE to a US citizen is an obvious and well- known method of obtaining legal and permanent residence in the United States. Once married to a US citizen many immigration…

AS AN immigration officer, I had many emotional experiences and one of my most difficult experiences was when an Iranian applicant came to the Service and requested an advanced parole…

ALTHOUGH over ten years have passed since the most recent amendment pertaining to the law commonly referred to as “245i” was enacted, the law remains to be the subject of…

THE H-1B visa category opened again recently. As usual, we are seeing much interest by individuals and employers seeking obtain the H-1B nonimmigrant visa. In the last two years, the…

VALENTINE’S Day is traditionally a holiday for couples to celebrate their love. However, when good relationships go bad, Valentine’s Day becomes one abusive nightmare. Debbie entered the United States as…

IN August 2004, Jade, a legal permanent resident, petitioned for her child, John. John was classified under the F2A category as an unmarried child of a legal permanent resident. When…