From time to time, WA Law Group LLC posts items of interest to our clients about immigration topics.

Sunny An Named Top 25 Immigration Attorney by EB-5 Investors Magazine

WA Law Group, LLC proudly announces that Sunwook “Sunny” An, the firm’s Managing Partner, has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Immigration Attorneys by EB-5 Investors Magazine. With this recognition, Sunny continues the multiple years of recognition that our Retired Founder, Jinhee Wilde, received as the premier EB-5 lawyer in the country.  WA…

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What Does an Immigration Lawyer Do?

The current administration announced more than six executive orders related to immigration laws. When you’re asking what does an immigration lawyer do, WA Law Group can answer your questions.  One of the most important responsibilities is understanding the laws and how they affect immigrants. Understanding the Importance of an Immigration Lawyer Immigration lawyers offer legal…

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Top 10 Rising Stars of EB-5 Immigration Attorneys in the Country

WA Law Group, LLC proudly announces that Sunwook “Sunny” An, our law firm’s new Managing Partner has been chosen as one of the Top 10 Rising Stars of EB-5 immigration attorneys in the country.  Sunny has over 14 years of EB-5 experience, achieving an enviable 100% approval rate for I-526 and I-829 filings over the…

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Jinhee Wilde Endowed Scholarship to support students pursuing immigration law

Loyola University Chicago School of Law is pleased to announce that Jinhee Wilde (JD ‘85), a founder and former CEO of WA Law Group, LLC, has established the Jinhee Wilde Endowed Scholarship for students who want to pursue a career in immigration law. The scholarship will be awarded to one student over the course of their three-year…

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U.S. visa interview

Let’s clear this up once and for all. Consular Officers do not make decisions before the U.S. visa interview. For the majority of visa applications, Consular Officers only know about the case in the 30 seconds leading up to the visa interview, i.e. when they call “next!” to the visa applicant standing in line, and…

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Regional Center EB-5 Program Returns!

The long-awaited news that the EB-5 Regional Center Program was reinstated by Congress on March 11, 2022 through passage of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, which was attached to the massive 2022 federal government ‘omnibus’ spending bill. This reauthorization is for 5 years, and the following are the highlights of the bill:…

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WALawUSA awarded Manage HR’s Top Emerging Immigration Law Firm 2021

For a person who comes to a foreign country in hopes of a better life, the immigration application progress is the most strained phase of their journey. During that process, the person will be dogged with uncertainty of their immigration status, the extraordinary length of their application process, and bureaucratic steps and questions until ultimately,…

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Monah Shah and Associates Podcast with Jinhee Wilde

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE The increase in minimum investment for EB-5 and the program’s issues with retrogression have led to increasing interest in the E-2 program. On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Jinhee Wilde to discuss who is eligible for the E-2 investor visa and how long they can stay in…

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EB-5 Investors Conference

Kudos from William Dean in his LinkedIn post are gratefully accepted. He writes, I’ve attended the EB-5 Investors Conference four times now. The speakers this organization assembles are truly exceptional, especially the attorneys. Some are personable and comedic; others are eloquent, almost professorial… it’s a great mix, and just such a wonderful way to learn…

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