David Hirson

David Hirson is a respected immigration attorney with 40+ years of experience helping investors, businesses, and families navigate U.S. immigration law. As the founding partner of David Hirson & Partners, LLP, he focuses on EB-5 investment immigration and provides clear, dependable guidance to clients worldwide. He has managed immigration accounts for major companies, assisted with business expansions, and advised high-net-worth investors seeking to build a future in the United States.

David completed his legal education at the University of the Witwatersrand, earning his law degree. His strong academic foundation prepared him for a long, successful career serving clients in complex areas of immigration and nationality law.

David has played a significant role in shaping and supporting the EB-5 program throughout his career. He was actively involved when the law was first passed in 1990 and prepared one of the earliest EB-5 applications ever approved. Since then, he has helped thousands of investors through every stage of the process, including Regional Center applications, direct investments, consular processing, and appeals. He has also argued cases before the Administrative Appeals Office, securing approvals for clients whose petitions were first denied. David’s ability to explain complex rules simply has helped families and business owners make confident decisions about their immigration goals.

David Hirson has also built and led large EB-5 legal teams, supported start-ups and companies through mergers and expansions, and advised organizations wanting to develop their own Regional Centers. He is widely recognized in the field and has served in leadership roles within the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the State Bar of California, and other professional groups. He has written extensively on EB-5 law and is a frequent lecturer in the United States and abroad. With decades of hands-on experience, David continues to help clients secure reliable immigration solutions backed by detailed knowledge and proven results.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, David Hirson & Partners, LLP
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association
• Chapter Chair, Southern California Chapter of AILA
• Chaired, State Bar of California, International Law Section
• Chaired, State Bar of California, International Law Section, Immigration Law sub-committee
• Chaired, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Investor Visa Committee
• Member, Orange County Bar Association’s Immigration Law Section
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section
• Member, The Law Association for Asia and the Pacific

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of the Witwatersrand School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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