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1. What is an H-1B visa? The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant (meaning not permanent residence/green card) visa for professionals who hold specialty occupations. Specialty occupation is defined as a position that requires the “theoretical and practical… Read More

1. Sumner Immigration Law has a new web page – check out our upcoming events on the page of the same name! 2. The Decmeber 2011 visa bulletin is already posted. Priority dates have advanced, so be sure to check it out to see if yours is current… Read More

USCIS Reminds Eligible Nationals of Haiti to File for Temporary Protected Status If you are a national of Haiti and are eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), don’t forget to file! You can obtain temporary permission to live and work in the… Read More

Many foreign nationals starting the employment-based permanent residence process are eager to have their case filed in the EB-2 category. The EB-2 category is for positions that require at least a master’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree followed… Read More

Please join us at the following events – we would love to see you there! November 17th – Women Rock! The Rewards and Challenges of Being a Female Executive in a Male-Driven Industry – Sumner Immigration Law will sponsor this amazing… Read More

November is upon us! Have you done the following things to make sure your immigration ducks are in a row? 1. The last days for filing for the diversity visa lottery are upon us! File your application now to avoid last-minute computer glitches, and se… Read More

ABC News has recently reported a story on a foreign national entrepreneur who has invested $1.5 million in the US, has created at least nine jobs for U.S. workers, and is highly likely to create many more over the coming years. Seehttp://abcnews.go.c… Read More

USCIS reports that as of 10/21/2011, approximately 46,200 H-1B petitions have been received for the 2012 fiscal year. This means that only around 13,000 H-1B petitions remain for this fiscal year. Further, 20,000 petitions have been received for the… Read More