Employers that want to hire H-1B, H-1B1 or E-3 visa holders to fill their open positions must pay them at least the prevailing wage as set by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Additionally, employers that want to sponsor their employees for permanent resident status through the PERM Labor Certification Application process (PERM) must also pay these employees at least…

To cement a strong start to the new year, on January 3, 2022, DHP secured expedited processing for a direct EB-5 project in the medical industry in less than 2 months!
While processing times with USCIS can never be guaranteed, an official grant of expedited processing by the IPO is the first step to securing expedited processing for I-526 applicants.…

The I visa is available to individuals who represent foreign media, wish to come to the U.S. for such professional purposes and have an office in another country. The I visa is a specific type of visa, not to be confused with other visas based on employment. Here are some facts about I visas that you should know if you…

The U.S. government doesn’t just reserve its welcome mat to those employed in the fields of medicine, technology, agriculture and entertainment. It also has a route for those employed in the various fields of ministry to work in California and other U.S. states.
The R-1 visa
If you live outside the U.S. and have worked as a minister of some…

2020 was the year that saw new rules introduced by the Trump administration with the specific intent of restricting the H-1B visa program. These new regulations were an effort to restrict candidates for this nonimmigrant visa program to specialists: those working in occupations that require advanced skills, education, and training.
On Oct. 6, 2020, both the Department of Labor and…

 
On Wednesday, December 8 at 2 PM EST, David Hirson & Partners, LLP will be providing key insights into the direct EB-5 immigrant investor program alongside EB5 Affiliate Network (EB5AN), a leading EB-5 investment fund manager, regional center operator, and consultancy. This live discussion will discuss EB5AN’s latest direct EB-5 investment project and the process of direct EB-5 investment…

When people hear about visas to enter the United States, tourist visas may come to mind. However, there are other nonimmigrant and immigrant visas that the United States issues, with employment-based (EB) visas being a vital component to the economy. Not all employment-based visas are the same, though.
EB visa categories for Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
There are five separate…