IT NEVER ceases to amaze me. Attorneys take credit for writing articles on immigration law and they haven’t made an appearance at the Immigration Service or the Immigration Court in YEARS. Is it important to make appearances? Absolutely! Then and only then can you truly be effective in representing persons before the immigration service be it at court or otherwise. Simply put, only then can you “keep it real.” So, before you hire a lawyer, don’t be afraid to ask: “When is the last time you’ve been to the immigration service?
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Immigration Atty. Richard Wilner
Immigration Atty. Richard Wilner
Atty. Richard Wilner
Richard M. Wilner is a principal in the firm of Wilner & O’Reilly, APLC. He is Board Certified as a Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California’s Bureau of Legal Specialization. He is a former Commissioner for the State Bar’s Immigration and Nationality Law Advisory Commission. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) Degree from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in International Business Practices and a Juris Doctor from McGeorge as well. Additionally, he was granted a Certificate in International Law by the National University of Singapore. Mr. Wilner may be reached directly via email at
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or by telephone at 562.207.6789 Go ahead and ask: When was the last time your attorney went to the immigration service?
Overcoming allegations of marriage fraud
MANNY and Mary worked together at the same healthcare facility. Despite a 20-year age difference, they became close friends and started dating. Within 5 months, Manny proposed. Due to financial constraints, Manny and Mary had a small civil wedding and moved into a rented room in the house of a mutual friend.
Upon marriage, Mary petitioned for her husband to obtain his permanent residency. The couple thought that the process would be easy to complete on their own. They looked online, searched for the forms and instructions and filed the necessary paperwork. Unfortunately, they were not prepared for their journey through the immigration process.
An exciting development in the area of immigration waivers
AS WE begin this New Year, we hope that 2012 will be good for all of you, especially in the area of immigration law. Traditionally, immigration law has seen positive changes during the years of the presidential elections. We remain optimistic that 2012 will not be different.
Permanent residency and divorce
WITH the New Year comes the opportunity to reflect on our lives and to set goals for ourselves during 2012. Many of these goals will revolve around health, work, and family. It is also the perfect time to set a goal to seek answers and resolutions to immigration problems.
The practical side of hope
THE powers of hope and prayer should never be underestimated. Similarly, the power of practical action and the implementation of resolution should occupy a large part of your day. We are reminded of the power of action as we reflect on the meaning of Hanukkah.
In Hebrew, the word “hanukkah” means “dedication.” The name reminds us that this holiday commemorates the re-dedication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem following the Jewish victory over the Syrian-Greeks almost 2,100 years ago.
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