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CBP Eliminates Entry Stamps

October 30th, 2022
Posted By
Emily Sumner
CBP has recently announced that the agency will no longer issue entry stamps when a foreign national enters the US. They have made this change to further streamline the entrance process. The entry stamp is a stamp that a CBP officer stamps in a forei… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration
Tags: CBP, I-94

Green Card Automatic Extensions are Now 24 Months! 

October 4th, 2022
Posted By
Emily Sumner
Effective September 26, 2022, USCIS increased the green card automatic extension period for certain renewal applicants. The Permanent Resident card was previously auto-extended by 12 months, and USCIS has increased the timeline to account for long US… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards), Uncategorized
Tags: Green Cards, I-90, Permanent Residence

USCIS Processing Delays - How to Deal

September 7th, 2022
Posted By
Emily Sumner
USCIS processing delays are at an all-time high and there’s little sign that things will get better anytime soon. It can be very frustrating, but there are ways to deal with the delay. File early and have realistic expectations. As always, it&#… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration
Tags: processing times, USCIS

Five Tips for a Successful PERM Labor Certification

September 6th, 2022
Posted By
Emily Sumner
The PERM labor certification is the first of three major steps in the employment-based green card process. The way that the PERM labor certification is prepared and drafted sets the stage for the rest of the process. The way this application is draft… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Green Cards, I-140 Petitions, PERM Labor Certifications, Permanent Residence

FAQs on Medical Exams for Immigration

August 2nd, 2022
Posted By
Emily Sumner
By Nikita St. Amour Filing for US immigration can be a complex process. There are many moving parts to an immigration application, and one of those parts may seem unexpected: the medical exam. The information below addresses many FAQs we’ve rec… Read More
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Categories: Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Adjustment of Status, Consular Processing, Family-Based Immigration, I-485 Application, K-1 Fiance(e) Visas

Beware of visa processing delays!

August 2nd, 2022
Posted By
Emily Sumner
By Namrata Tuylani and Emily Sumner Thinking of Traveling? If you are a foreign national in the US and you’re planning a trip abroad for summer vacation, or a visit to family during the holidays, it’s critical to consider your strategy fo… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: Green Cards, visa processing

I’m on an H-1B Visa, When Should I Start the Green Card Process?

June 29th, 2022
Posted By
Emily Sumner
By Brianne Donovan, Immigration Attorney You’re on an H-1B visa – congratulations! We understand how difficult and complex the U.S. immigration process can be. Having an H-1B visa provides a sense of security for three years initially and can be… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards), Uncategorized
Tags: Green Cards, H-1B Petitions, H1-B Petition, I-140 Petitions, I-485 Adjustment of Status, PERM Labor Certifications, Permanent Residence, Visa Bulletin

Travel on AP (Advance Parole)

May 31st, 2022
Posted By
Emily Sumner
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and with that comes lots of travel to see family and friends! Do you plan to travel and re-enter the US on AP? Travel in the Covid age can always be challenging, but if you are a foreign nati… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Green Cards, I-485 Adjustment of Status, I-485 Application, Permanent Residence

I-751 Interviews Waived?

April 26th, 2022
Posted By
Emily Sumner
USCIS has recently updated their Policy Manual to clarify the factors that they will consider to waive the interview for the I-751. The I-751 is the form that a couple (or individual) files to remove the conditions of their green card. If you have fi… Read More
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Categories: Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: conditional residence, I-485 Application, K-1 Fiance(e) Visas, Permanent Residence

Uniting for Ukraine Program

April 26th, 2022
Posted By
Emily Sumner
USCIS has just implemented the Uniting for Ukraine program. This is part of President Biden’s initiative for the US to welcome Ukrainian citizens fleeing their homeland due to the Russian invasion. This program allows qualifying Ukrainian citiz… Read More
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Categories: Family-based Immigration
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