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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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Categories: Uncategorized
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April 1st, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
By Nikita Hernandez, Sumner Immigration Law Paralegal It’s that time of year again! Sumner Immigration is participating in the 15th annual Legal Food Frenzy through FeedMore from April 1 – 30, 2021.The Legal Food Frenzy (LFF) is an annual… Read More
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Categories: Uncategorized

Goodbye Public Charge, Hello Path to Citizenship

March 17th, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk If you were considering filing for a green card, there’s no time like the present. On March 9, USCIS announced it would no longer be applying the Trump-era public charge rule. This is great news for… Read More
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Categories: Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards), Uncategorized

USCIS Will Use the 2008 Naturalization Test!

March 1st, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
Great news for those applying for naturalization to become a US citizen! USCIS will now continue to use the 2008 version of the civics test. In the last days of the Trump administration, USCIS announced that they would use a longer and harder version… Read More
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Categories: Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: citizenship

Can I Change My Name During the Green Card Process?

February 6th, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
By Nikita Hernandez, Sumner Immigration Law Paralegal It’s official! You’ve become Mr. or Mrs. and want to take on your spouse’s name while getting your US permanent residence situated, but when is the best time to do that? APPLYING FOR A NAME… Read More
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Categories: Uncategorized
Tags: I-485 Application, I-751

Real Talk - Current Immigration Processing Times: Settle In!

February 2nd, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
One of the most common questions that we receive from our clients is about case processing time. The USCIS and DOL estimated case processing times are available online, but that source can be frustrating as they sometimes give a wide range of timefra… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: H-1B Petitions, H-4 EADs, PERM Labor Certifications

Brighter Days Ahead: The Top 5 Immigration Changes Since 46 Became President

February 1st, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk If you read our blog post, What to Expect When You’re Expecting (a New President), then you’re familiar with President Biden’s proposed immigration strategy. While the proposals seemed promising,… Read More
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Categories: Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Executive Orders, Green Cards

Trump Extends H-1B and Other Immigration-Related Travel Bans

January 7th, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk In April 2020 and June 2020, Trump issued two different proclamations that banned certain foreign nationals from entering the US. The Proclamations were enacted purportedly to protect the U.S. labor ma… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: Green Cards, H-1B Petitions, L-1 Petitions

What to Expect When You’re Expecting (a New President): What a Biden Presidency May Mean for Foreign Nationals and Their Employers

January 7th, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk *Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of policies nor a guarantee. Further, this article does not serve as political commentary. President-elect Joe Biden will likely pursue an immigration… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: H1-B Petition, Permanent Residence
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Apr
7
2021
When to begin PERM labor certification recruitment - Wait or Do It Now?
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
Apr
2
2021
I’ve Sent in My Application to USCIS: What’s Next?
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
Apr
1
2021
By Nikita Hernandez, Sumner Immigration Law Paralegal It’s that time of year again! Sumner Immigration is participating in the 15th annual Legal Food Frenzy through FeedMore from April 1 – 30, 2021.The Legal Food Frenzy (LFF) is an annual… Read More

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“Seven stars rating to Emily and Team! When you hire them, be assured you have a rock solid team representing you who would treat your case as their own. I have met Emily and Nikita personally and was moved by the level of detail and effort they put i… Read More"
“I highly recommend Sumner Immigration. Emily is professional and responsible! It was my first time applying for H-1B visa and there were many things I was confused about or worried about the process. Whenever I reached out to her for questions, she r… Read More"

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