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To File Anew or Not? Filing Multiple I-485s

October 22nd, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
The November visa bulletin is out, and with it brings a flurry of questions about I-485 filing strategies! The top question we are receiving right now is: Can I file multiple I-485 applications? The EB-2 India priority dates for both final action and… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Green Cards, I-485 Application

No More Covid Travel Bans? Changes are Coming!

October 1st, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law On September 20, 2021, the Biden Administration announced a change in international travel restrictions previously put in place at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The current travel restrictions r… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration
Tags: H-1B Petitions, L-1 Petitions

What is a certified copy of a birth certificate or other document?

August 5th, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
USCIS and the US Department of State often require original documents or certified copies of certain documents for immigration processing. The specific documents you need depend on what you are applying for and where. Many clients ask what it means t… Read More
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Categories: Family-based Immigration
Tags: Consular Processing, Green Cards, I-485 Application, K-1 Fiance(e) Visas

Keep your identification current!

July 21st, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
If you are a foreign national in the United States, keep your identification documents current! It may be okay for your visa to expire (depending on your situation), but make sure you have a valid passport and/or other valid government ID with your p… Read More
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Categories: Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Green Cards, I-485 Application, Permanent Residence

Priority dates are advancing quickly - five tips to be prepared!

June 23rd, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
Employment-based priority dates are advancing quickly with the June and July 2021 visa bulletin. We expect that to continue in the coming months, though no one can predict precisely how quickly priority dates will advance. Be ready to file as soon as… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)

Summer Travel 2021: Plan Ahead for Immigration Challenges!

May 26th, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
We’re entering the season for summer travel for vacation and to visit family and friends! More people have been vaccinated, and travel is more feasible (in some ways) than last summer. However, foreign nationals wanting to travel must plan stra… Read More
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Categories: Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Green Cards

TRAVELING AS A GREEN CARD HOLDER IN TIMES OF COVID: PART 2

May 4th, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
Traveling overseas for an extended period of time when you have a green card (permanent residence card) has always been tricky. However, it has become even trickier during the Covid pandemic. This is the second of a series of blog posts about traveli… Read More
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Categories: Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Green Cards, I-485 Application

Traveling as a Green Card Holder in Times of Covid: Part 1

April 21st, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
Traveling overseas for an extended period of time when you have a green card (permanent residence card) has always been tricky. However, it has become even trickier during the Covid pandemic. We’re publishing a series of blog posts about travel… Read More
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Categories: Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Green Cards, Permanent Residence

When to begin PERM labor certification recruitment - Wait or Do It Now?

April 7th, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
One of the key elements of a successful PERM labor certification process is timing. There are many deadlines and timelines to track within the PERM process, and timing can make or break a PERM labor certification case. One of the strategic decisions… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Green Cards, PERM Labor Certifications, Permanent Residence

I’ve Sent in My Application to USCIS: What’s Next?

April 2nd, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk If you’re a foreign national navigating the U.S. immigration system, it’s likely you’ve had to adopt the patience of Job. The U.S. immigration system is a waiting game, which can be immensely fru… Read More
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Recent blog posts

Oct
22
2021
To File Anew or Not? Filing Multiple I-485s
The November visa bulletin is out, and with it brings a flurry of questions about I-485 filing strategies! The top question we are receiving right now is: Can I file multiple I-485 applications? The EB-2 India priority dates for both final action and… Read More
Oct
1
2021
No More Covid Travel Bans? Changes are Coming!
By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law On September 20, 2021, the Biden Administration announced a change in international travel restrictions previously put in place at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The current travel restrictions r… Read More
Aug
5
2021
What is a certified copy of a birth certificate or other document?
USCIS and the US Department of State often require original documents or certified copies of certain documents for immigration processing. The specific documents you need depend on what you are applying for and where. Many clients ask what it means t… Read More

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