The H-1B cap registration season is officially here! USCIS has announced that the Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B registration window will open March 4th, 2026, and will close March 19th, 2026. At Sumner Immigration Law, our goal is to make this process as smo…
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Recently, we’ve received many questions from clients about the new $1,000 fee for certain parole requests. This past weekend, USCIS uploaded a notice about the fee to many people’s USCIS accounts, even if the fee doesn’t apply to th…
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The long-awaited October 2025 Visa Bulletin here, and as hoped for, priority dates have advanced in many categories. In addition, USCIS has announced that they will accept I-485 filings based on the “dates for filing” table in October 202…
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Foreign nationals living in the United States are required by law to carry proof of their lawful status. While many people are aware that they need to maintain valid immigration documents and potentially register per the alien registration requiremen…
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On April 10, 2025, there was a significant development concerning the humanitarian parole programs for nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (collectively known as CHNV Parole Program). A federal judge in Boston indicated her intention…
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently implemented a mandatory Alien Registration Requirement (ARR) for many noncitizens living in the United States. This new initiative, administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS),…
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At Sumner Immigration Law, we understand how stressful the immigration process can be, especially when faced with the possibility of an encounter with immigration officers such as ICE. However, staying informed about your immigration rights and havin…
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The PERM employment-based green card process includes various classifications that impact how long you may have to wait for a green card. There are two primary categories for the PERM-based green card filings, EB-2 and EB-3. What Are EB-2 and EB-3 Cl…
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H-1B Cap Planning: Essential Steps for Employers and Foreign Nationals The H-1B visa is a top visa choice for professionals seeking employment in the United States and their employers. However, successfully navigating the H-1B cap process requires ca…
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Election season is in full swing here in the U.S., with Election Day approaching on November 5th. The U.S. immigration journey often brings a lot of anxiety and uncertainty, and this is especially true when we face the possibility of a new President…
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