Clarity and Strength in Immigration Law

New Public Charge Rule: September 2019 Update

September 11th, 2019
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Posted by Emily Sumner

The public charge rule was announced a little less than a month ago, and will take effect October 15th, 2019. We wrote about the rule when it the final rule was announced, and we now have some additional information, which we’re sharing below. What is “public charge”? A public charge refers generally to a person […]

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Why is My H-4 Application Taking So Long?

August 30th, 2019
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Posted by Emily Sumner

In March, 2019, USCIS announced that H-4 applications will require that all applicants be fingerprinted as part of the application process. With this change, USCIS has also changed the I-539 form used for the H-4 application, has added a new form, form I-539A for dependents included on the application to sign, and requires an $85 […]

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New Public Charge Rule is Here: Brace Yourselves (and consider filing now)!

August 15th, 2019
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Posted by Emily Sumner

The information below may significantly impact many types of US immigration filings, including green card applications (both ones filed from within the US, and ones filed through consular processing), as well as nonimmigrants (H-1B, L, E, etc) in certain circumstances. On Monday, August 12, 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final […]

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Can I Enter the US to Get Married?

July 1st, 2019
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Posted by Emily Sumner

Here at Sumner Immigration Law, we love helping clients with family-based immigration cases! It’s so rewarding to help families come up with and execute an immigration strategy to help them meet their personal, family, and professional goals. One of the questions we field frequently is can I (foreign national) enter the US to get married. […]

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Visa Bulletin Prediction: July 2019 & Beyond!

June 18th, 2019
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Posted by Emily Sumner

The AILA Department of State liaison committee has recently met with Charlie Oppenheim, the man behind the curtain of the visa bulletin. This is a summary of what Charlie’s visa bulletin crystal ball is saying right now: Family-Based Categories:  FB-2A Worldwide is current for the month of July! However, keep in mind that there are […]

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Applying for US citizenship or a green card? Be ready to travel!

June 17th, 2019
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Posted by Emily Sumner

USCIS announced today that in an effort to improve processing times for the N-400 (used to apply for naturalization) and I-485 (used to apply for the adjustment of status/permanent residence), they are re-distributing work to different field offices, which may be outside the applicant’s jurisdiction. As part of the announcement, USCIS confirmed that fingerprinting appointments […]

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Receipt Notices for Green Cards: The I-751 Receipt Notice vs. The I-90 Receipt Notice

May 14th, 2019
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Posted by Emily Sumner

The question of the differences in the types of receipt notices for green card “renewals” is not exactly a riveting topic, but when it comes time to use that receipt notice for documentation of work authorization or to travel and re-enter the US, the type of receipt notice you have matters and is a hot […]

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I-140 Letters of Experience: A Formula for Success

April 15th, 2019
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Posted by Emily Sumner

In this tough immigration environment, we’re seeing an increase in the number of RFEs (requests for additional evidence) from USCIS, and USCIS is increasingly strict in their adjudications of immigration petitions and applications. As with any filing, the key to reducing the chance of an RFE is to make sure your petition is well-documented and […]

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USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions!

March 12th, 2019
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Posted by Emily Sumner

On Monday, March 11, 2019, USCIS announced that they are resuming premium processing service for all H-1B petitions starting Tuesday, March 12th. If a case is filed through premium processing, USCIS will make a decision on a case, or issue a request for evidence (RFE) within 15 calendar days of receiving the premium processing case. […]

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Big Changes for H-4 Filings (and Other I-539 Filings)

March 4th, 2019
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Posted by Emily Sumner

USCIS has recently announced that a new Form I-539 will be available on March 11th. This is the form used to apply for an extension of status for H-4 and L-2, and to change status to these and other classifications. The major changes with the new form are as follows: A signature will be required […]

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