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What is PERM labor certification?
If you are an immigrant situated in California for employment purposes, you need formal approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This requires the PERM process to certify your employment as a foreign national. This is how…
A guide to getting a US visa without an interview in California
If you are looking to travel to California and you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may need a visa. The process involves a thorough vetting process that might include an interview to determine whether you are…
EB-5 Regional Center Compliance Filing Deadline Extension
By David Hirson
On December 23, 2022 USCIS quietly announced that the deadline for the Regional Center Compliance Filings for 2022 (Forms I-956 and I-956G) has been extended from December 29, 2022 to a new upcoming date. Currently, there has been no…
Important facts about immigration waivers and extreme hardship
More than a quarter of immigrants to the U.S. live in California. While the state offers a number of advantages to immigrants, some individuals trying to make the state their home may experience a denial of their visa by a…
DHP Attorneys Recognized for Excellence by EB5 Investors Magazine
By David Hirson
Megan Guzman
David Van Vooren
David Hirson
Three Attorneys from David Hirson & Partners, LLP (DHP) earned awards from eb5 Investors Magazine this year. The first award went to Megan Guzman, who is Of Counsel for DHP. She earned…
Adjustment of status vs. consular processing in California
Making the decision to move to the United States can be a difficult one. There are many different ways to do it, and two of the most common in California are adjustment of status and consular processing. Understanding each process…
Which process do I choose to get my spouse a green card?
Green card holders working in California frequently want their spouses to live legally in the United States. If you want your spouse to live here with you, what type of processing is better for your situation: adjustment of status or…
Why is a PERM Labor Certification necessary?
California businesses often hire non-U.S. citizen employees to fill highly specialized positions within their organization. This process has two steps. You’ll have to apply for a PERM Labor Certification. Once approved, you can file form I-140, called the Immigrant Petition…
How backed up is family-based immigration?
Over the past few decades, the backlog of family-based green cards has continued to pile up. With the waiting list as it currently stands, anyone who applies for family-based immigration in California now does so with the knowledge that any…