What You Need to Know About the New Alien Registration Requirement

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),… Read More
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Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Know Your Rights with Sumner Immigration Law

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… Read More
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EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card: Key Differences in These Employment Based Green Card Categories

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… Read More
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H-1B Cap Planning - Begin Now!

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… Read More
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How to Prepare for Immigration Changes After the November Election

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… Read More
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Immigration and Visa Options for Veterinarians to Work in the U.S.

Are you a veterinarian looking to immigrate to the U.S.? Given our extensive experience with immigration for veterinarians, prospective clients often ask us about immigrating to the U.S. as a veterinarian. There is a shortage of veterinarians in the… Read More
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Green Card Application

When to Start the Employment-Based Green Card Process

This is a question we frequently answer for our corporate clients who are looking to recruit and retain foreign nationals who are in the U.S. on a temporary visa classification, such as the H-1B, TN, E-2, L-1, etc. The answer is: it depends! Here are… Read More
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Signatory for Immigration Forms - Who Should Sign?

Who should be the signatory for immigration forms within a company? This is a question that many new corporate clients ask us, and it’s a great question! The USCIS policy manual instructs that benefit requests (immigration filings) filed by leg… Read More
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Six Bad Reasons Not to Apply for Naturalization

We love helping people apply for U.S. citizenship! But we often hear our clients give reasons not to apply for naturalization. Those reasons are often wrong! Here’s a list of common reasons we hear for not applying, and why those reasons may no… Read More
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USCIS Fee Changes - File Now!

File now to avoid the USCIS fee changes! In January 2023 we wrote about the proposed rule that would significantly increase USCIS filing fees. Emily also posted about the impending higher USCIS fees on her LinkedIn page a few weeks ago. The time has… Read More
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