Long time client, Joseph Talbet, who has been with our team for several years while maintaining his Green Card, recently became a naturalized U.S. citizen. At a very special ceremony on Ellis Island, with a number of dignitaries in attendance, Mr. Talbet gratefully took his oath to become a US citizen and was chosen by the USCIS Director to lead the Pledge of Allegiance for the entire group.
According to Michael Wildes, “We were delighted to work with Mr. Talbet”, and the feeling is mutual as Mr. Talbet stated, “I would like to deeply thank you for your helping me all the way until I am a US Citizen….Once again I am forever grateful for your help.”
There are many paths to becoming a US citizen, some of which are family-based; others through work relationships; and some through investment. The latest numbers indicate that vast numbers of eligible folks do not obtain this final, lasting benefit on their US journey. It is with great pleasure that Wildes & Weinberg assists those achieving this worthy goal and we encourage inquiries from members of the public.
Pictured with Jospeh Talbet is left to right, Honorable Robert A. Katzmann – Chief Judge, U.S. court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, Joseph Talbet, John Piltzecker, Superintendent, National Park Service, Statue of Librety and Ellis Island, Phyllis Coven, District Director, USCIS, and the Honorable Sidney H. Stein – U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York.
Founded in 1960, Wildes & Weinberg is perhaps best known for Leon Wildes’ representation of former Beatle John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono. Between 1972 and 1976, Leon represented Lennon and Ono in their struggle to remain in the United States, despite the concerted attempts of the Nixon Administration to deport them.
The case (which included bringing four separate Federal lawsuits) not only resulted in John and Yoko getting their green cards and being able to remain in the United States, but it also led to substantial changes in immigration law and brought to light secretive government practices and undue political influence, that has resulted in greater transparency in the U.S. immigration system.
More than fifty six years since its inception the firm continues to serve a distinguished domestic and international clientele and covers all areas of U.S. immigration law, including employment and investment-based immigration, work permits, permanent residence for qualified individuals, family-based immigration, asylum applications, all temporary and permanent type visas, and US citizenship.
In addition, the firm is internationally renowned for its successful representation of distinguished individuals and corporate clients such as performing artists, directors, writers, models, actors/actresses, athletes, race car drivers, fine artists, art dealers, curators, musicians, literary agents, and Fortune 500 companies. Some of the firm’s recent clients include famed artist Sarah Brightman, several Miss Universe winners as well as soccer icon Pele.
Despite difficulties currently being encountered in dealing with U.S. immigration authorities, Wildes & Weinberg has maintained an extraordinary track record for success in its cases and the firm’s multilingual staff is known for its experience and special expertise in processing each foreign national’s matter with nothing less than the highest level of professionalism.
Today, the firm of Wildes & Weinberg maintains offices in New York City, New York, Englewood, New Jersey, Miami, Florida, and Los Angeles, California.
To learn more about Wildes & Weinberg, please contact Managing Partner Michael Wildes at Michael@wildeslaw.com