Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. Managing Partner Michael Wildes recently discussed Ebola Outbreak-related Immigration Relief Measures with WNYC Public Radio.
In light of the expanding Ebola outbreak, USCIS is offering special relief measures to nationals of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone who are currently in the United States. The immigration relief measures include the following:
• Change or extension of nonimmigrant status for an individual currently in the United States, even if the request is filed after the authorized period of admission has expired;
• Extension of certain grants of parole made by USCIS;
• Expedited adjudication and approval, where possible, of requests for off-campus employment authorization for F-1 students experiencing severe economic hardship;
• Expedited processing of immigrant petitions for immediate relatives (currently in the United States) of U.S. citizens;
• Expedited adjudication of employment authorization applications, where appropriate; and
• Consideration for waiver of fees associated with USCIS benefit applications.
Founded in 1960, Wildes & Weinberg specializes exclusively in U.S Immigration and Nationality Law and has offices in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Managing Partner Michael Wildes serves as Counsel to Lincoln Center and two international/corporate law firms. A former Federal Prosecutor with the United States Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn (1989-1993), Mr. Wildes has testified on Capitol Hill in connection with anti-terrorism legislation and is internationally renowned for his successful representation of distinguished individuals and corporate clients. Having represented the United States government in immigration proceedings, he is a frequent participant on professional panels and commentator on network television and radio with regard to US immigration law, employer sanction work and compliance.
For additional information and assistance please contact Michael Wildes at michael@wildeslaw.com.
