NAVIGATING THE U.S. VISA PROCESS.
Donoso & Partners LLC is a leading business immigration law firm dedicated to helping employers, academics, professionals and foreign investors successfully navigate the U.S. visa process. We are especially recognized for our expertise in EB-5 investor green cards.
THE HIGHEST QUALITY ADVICE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
Donoso & Partners LLC offers clients great expertise in case strategies combined with personalized service expected by leading employers, academics, professionals and foreign investors. Our attorneys and legal support staff offer the highest quality advice and attention to detail.
We strive to provide each client with successful results by rigorous analysis and creative solutions.
NEWS
Update on EB-5 Regional Center Litigation
Washington, D.C., May 11, 2021: The on-going court litigation regarding the validity of the 2019 EB-5 Regulations appears to be headed for show-down on May 13, 2021. The litigation, titled Behring Regional Center v. Mayorkas, is presently before federal court in the Northern District of California (San Francisco). It was originally scheduled for a hearing on May 5, 2021, but that hearing was postponed after last-minute filings by both sides…
USCIS Processing Times Likely to Drop in 2021-2022
USCIS processing times are reported based on the average time that it takes USCIS to review and reach a decision on a visa petition. During the Trump Administration, USCIS reached exorbitant lengths that, frankly, had not ever been seen in the USCIS system…
How to Apply for New International Entrepreneur Program
Washington, DC, May 10, 2021: USCIS has re-started the International Entrepreneur Program that was suspended in 2017. The International Entrepreneur Program creates a pathway for foreign entrepreneurs to enter the US temporarily to start their businesses, and offers visa status to the investor and family…
DHS Announces Restart of International Entrepreneur Parole Program
WASHINGTON, DC, May 10, 2021 —U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that the Department of Homeland Security is withdrawing a 2018 notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to remove the International Entrepreneur program from DHS regulations…
British Columbia Issues 84 Invitations in the Tech Pilot Draw
On May 4, 2021, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 84 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the technology sector to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence…
Canada Visa Application Centre COVID-19 Updates
On April 30, 2021, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that due to the current COVID-19 situation and as per the directives of the diplomatic missions, Canada Visa Application Centres (VACs) across India will remain closed for biometric enrolment and all other services, effective 3rd May 2021, until further notice…
USCIS Suspends Biometrics Policy for Certain H-4/L-2/E-2
Washington, D.C., May 4, 2021: On May 3, 2021, USCIS announced, through a declaration submitted in the Edakunni v. Mayorkas litigation, that it will suspend the biometrics requirements for certain I-539 applicants for a two-year period beginning on May 17, 2021. The biometrics suspension will apply to the H-4, L-2, and E-1, E-2, and E-3 categories of Form I-539 applications if they are 1) pending on May 17, 2021, and have not yet received a biometric services appointment notice, and 2) are new applications received by USCIS from May 17, 2021, through May 23, 2022…
IRCC Issues 6,000 Invitations in the CEC specific Express Entry Draw
The minimum score in this draw was 400. As per the tie breaking rule applied in this invitation round, all the candidates with a CRS score of 400 and above who have submitted their profile before April 24, 2021 at 15:24:49 UTC are expected to receive an ITA…
British Columbia Issues 362 Invitations in The New Draw
On April 27, 2021, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) issued 362 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) under the Skills Immigration (SIBC) and Express Entry (EEBC) categories to apply for a provincial nomination for permanent residence. These streams are intended for workers or international graduates with the skills, education and/or experience required for high-demand occupations in B.C…
US Supreme Court Issues Decision on Stop-Time Rule
Washington, D.C., April 29, 2021: Today, the US Supreme Court issued an important decision interpreting the so-called “stop-time rule”…
Return of USCIS Deference Policy
Washington, D.C. – April 27, 2021: USCIS is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual instructing officers to give deference to prior determinations when adjudicating extension requests involving the same parties and facts unless there was a material error, material change, or new material facts…
EB-5 Litigation Update: EB-5 Regulations
Washington, DC, April 23, 2021: A recent federal lawsuit offers a potential solution for EB-5 investors frustrated with the high investment amount and current Targeted Employment Area rules…
Senators Meet to Discuss Immigration Reform
Washington, DC, April 22, 2021: A bi-partisan group of Senators met today to discuss immigration reform proposals. The Senators included Judicial Committee Chair, Dick Durbin (IL), and ranking minor member, John Cornyn (TX)…
DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN HELPING EMPLOYERS AND FAMILIES.
The attorneys at Donoso & Partners LLC together have over four decades of experience assisting thousands of clients seeking help with immigration law matters. Our clients include universities, large and small private employers, academics, athletes, professionals and families who need highest quality U.S. immigration law advice.
We have helped thousands of U.S. employers, foreign companies and skilled professionals obtain proper work visas and green cards to the United States.
EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE AND NATIONAL RECOGNITION.
Donoso & Partners LLC is nationally recognized for their expertise in E and L investor visas and the EB-5 investor green card, and advising employers in visa programs for skilled professionals.
The firm’s team of professionals is highly knowledgeable about business structures, accounting concepts and the legal requirements of complex visa programs.
We work closely with each of our clients and offer tailored advice and services to fulfill their needs.
