President Joe Biden is sending the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 to Congress. The modernized immigration system changes diverse immigration employment, asylum seekers and the refugee system, so affected immigrants in California should learn about the updates.
Resetting the immigration system tone
The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 attempts to reaffirm the American people’s faith in the immigration system and…

As of the evening of March 10, 2022, the very important appropriations bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. At the time of writing this article, we are still waiting for President Biden to sign the bill. He is expected to sign it.
Included in this bill are new provisions relating to the EB- 5 program including…

Immigration cases are backlogged in California and all across the country. In fact, the average time to resolve an immigration case in the U.S. is almost four years. Waiting on an important decision is stressful or families, but some government officials argue that this wait time actually increases immigration.
Asylum seekers
Government immigration officials are looking for ways to speed…

Were you a victim of a serious crime while staying in the United States? You may qualify to receive a U-visa. A great many complaints have been filed against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for alleged incompetence. These issues center around the agency’s poor handling of U-visas.
Do you need to get a U-visa?
Many people have managed to…

We are expanding, and our business immigration practice is growing faster than ever. We are very excited to continue our journey with new DHP team members!
We are particularly looking for one Senior Paralegal and one Junior Paralegal, who have extensive experience in business immigration cases, with emphasis on L-1A, EB-1C, and E-2 visas (any H-1B, PERM, and/or EB-5 experience…

David Van Vooren, Partner at David Hirson & Partners, LLP, will be presenting on EB-5, E-2 and EB-1C immigration rules and updates in cooperation with the Seattle Chinese-American Chamber of Commerce at their upcoming luncheon event in Seattle on February 25. For sign up details go to: https://seattlecachamber.org/events

The EB1 visa is a coveted green card that allows immigrants to live and work in California or any other place in the United States. If you are thinking of applying for one, here’s what you need to know about the EB1 visa.
What is the EB1 visa?
The EB1 visa, also known as the Employment-Based First Preference visa, is…