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
No In-Person Visa Interviews for Temporary U.S. Visas at U.S. Consulates
On December 24, 2021, amid growing concerns of surging Covid-19 cases, the Department of State had announced that it will waive the in-person interview requirement for a range of visa applicants during the entire year in 2022, including for H-1B workers and students, many of whom are from India…
Regular International Flights to and from India Suspended till January 31, 2022
New Delhi, India, December 09, 2021: Amid rising concerns over the coronavirus variant Omicron, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (“DGCA”), India issued a circular on Thursday, to announce its decision to extend the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger services to and from India through January 31, 2022…
Oops I Did it Again: Congress Fails to Re-Start EB-5 Program in Continuing Resolution
Washington, D.C., December 7, 2021: The House and Senate passed a Continuing Resolution to keep the U.S. federal government operating, It was quickly passed into law by President Biden’s signature. The Continuing Resolution was critical to avoiding a shut-down of the U.S. federal government…
EB-5 Regional Center Program Renewal?
Washington, D.C., December 1, 2021: The current Continuing Resolution is set to expire on December 3, 2021. Investors who filed I-526 petitions based on EB-5 Regional Center investments had expected to receive positive news that the Regional Center program was being renewed as part of legislation making its way through Congress in Washington DC…
Next H-2B Lottery Starts in January
Washington, D.C., November 23, 2021: The next H-2B lottery for approximately 33,000 visas for temporary non-skilled workers is coming up at the beginning of January 2022…
House Approves Parole for Undocument Workers: What’s in the Bill?
Washington, D.C., November 22, 2021: The House’s version of the Build Back Better Bill on human capital infrastructure included the long-awaited proposed text for legalization of approximately 6 million undocumented workers…
New Policy Guidance on Work Authorization for E-1/E-2 and L-2 Spouses
Washington, D.C., November 22, 2021: USCIS issued policy guidance on November 12, 2021, that confirms that E-1/E-2 and L-2 spouses are authorized to work “incident to status.” This was the outcome of settlement negotiations triggered by a federal court lawsuit demanding that USCIS essentially follow its own regulations…
Canada Eases Covid Tests for Short Visits to U.S.
Toronto, Canada, November 17, 2021: The Canadian federal government is expected to announce later this week it is dropping the negative PCR test requirement for Canadians returning to Canada from the U.S. for any trip less than 72 hours, Global News has learned…
Direct EB-5 Moves to “Current” For All Countries In December 2021
As expected, there was no movement in EB-5 cut-off dates for Regional Center visa applicants. The lapse of the EB-5 Regional Center Program has frozen visa processing in the EB-5 regional center category and accordingly, no movement in processing is reported in the December Visa Bulletin…
USCIS Agrees to Improve Work Authorization for L-2 and H-4 Spouses
At present, USCIS requires L-2 or H-4 spouses authorized to work in the U.S. to first file an application for a temporary work permit on Form I-765 Employment Authorization Document (EAD). The temporary work permit is intended to provide a card verifying their identity and employment authorization…
HFZ Negotiations Go Public: Witkoff Group Interested in Chelsea Project
New York, November 9, 2021: News reports indicate that the renowned real estate development company, Witkoff Group, is interested in taking a leading position in HFZ’s Chelsea project known as The Eleven or 76-11. The project ceased construction in mid-2020 and has been the subject of a foreclosure action by the senior lender, the Children’s Investment Fund from the United Kingdom…
Immigration Changes May Bring Higher Fees
Washington, D.C., November 9, 2021: The proposed reconciliation bill released by the U.S. House of Representatives (lower chamber of the US Congress) includes increased filing fees for employers and applicants seeking immigration benefits in the United States. The proposed changes would impact employers seeking to sponsor skilled immigrants, as well as individual families seeking visas for family reunification…
Canada Prepares to Open to Fully Vaccinated Tourists
On September 7, 2021, Canada is set to open its borders to fully vaccinated, non-essential travelers from all countries. There will still be special requirements in place for these travelers, including mandatory COVID-19 testing…
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.