Clarity and Strength in Immigration Law

Permanent Residence (Green Cards)

USCIS Secure Mail Delivery: Coming Soon to a Mailbox Near You!

May 16th, 2018
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Posted by Emily Sumner

By Cyndi Dambacher & Nikita Hernandez of Sumner Immigration Law Effective immediately USCIS will begin phasing in United States Postal Service’s (USPS) Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery service to mail Green Cards and other secure documents. What does this mean for you? If you are waiting for a Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green […]

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Visa Bulletin Predictions for June 2018 and Beyond!

April 24th, 2018
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Posted by Emily Sumner

Each month the American Immigration Lawyers Association has a “check-in” with Charlie Oppenheim, the man behind the curtain of the visa bulletin. During this check-in, Mr. Oppenheim provides us with his own insights and analysis of current green card demand, and predictions about what might happen in the coming months. In April 2018, Mr. Oppenheim […]

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What You Can Do While Waiting For The Work Permit Approval

January 31st, 2018
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Posted by Emily Sumner

By Nikita Hernandez, Paralegal at Sumner Immigration Law Generally speaking, when a person applies for a green card in the US by submitting the I-485 application for adjustment of status, they cannot work in the US until they receive the work permit (also known as an employment authorization document, or EAD) in hand. Unfortunately, USCIS […]

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Form I-485: Latest Victim of USCIS Form Changes

July 5th, 2017
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Posted by Emily Sumner

USCIS has a habit of making sweet and short forms much longer and more complicated. This is not to say that just because a form is short, it’s less complex. If you have dealt with US immigration before, you know that completing the forms correctly can make or break a case. In recent months, USCIS […]

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Visa Bulletin Predictions – June 2017

July 5th, 2017
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Posted by Emily Sumner

In June, Charlie Oppenheim, the “man behind the curtain” for the visa bulletin spoke with AILA and provided the following insights and predictions for green cards:  EB-1 China and India: this category will not be current again until October 1, 2017 EB-2 Worldwide: A cut-off date will be established in the August visa bulletin! This […]

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Do You Really Need My Birth Certificate for the Green Card Application?

June 28th, 2017
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Posted by Emily Sumner

When a foreign national is applying for permanent residence in the US, whether through consular processing or through adjustment of status in the US, a copy (and original) of the foreign national’s birth certificate is generally required. We list this document on our document checklists, and clients often say things like: I don’t have my […]

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Visa Bulletin Predictions – June 2017 and Beyond

May 9th, 2017
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Posted by Emily Sumner

The man behind the visa bulletin, Charlie Oppenheim, has recently shared some of his predictions and insights into the visa bulletin with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). The highlights include: EB-1 and EB-2 Worldwide: There has been a “dramatic” increase in the demand in these categories, and there may be a cut-off date over […]

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Can I Visit the US While the I-130 Petition Is In Process?

May 2nd, 2017
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Posted by Emily Sumner

When we assist couples or families with the I-130 petition and consular processing, or the K-1 fiancée visa, clients often ask if the foreign national family member can enter the US to visit while the petition is in process, or while waiting for the consular processing portion of the process to play out. Our answer […]

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INA § 264(e) – Documentation of Immigration Status

March 8th, 2017
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Posted by Emily Sumner

Several clients have recently asked about the requirement to carry documentation of their immigration status with them at all times. This is not a new requirement. The requirement comes from the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)  § 264(e), which states:   (e) Every alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all times carry […]

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Travelling in the Age of Trump

February 9th, 2017
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Posted by Emily Sumner

Many of our clients, including H-1B visa holders, are concerned about traveling outside of the US and returning in light of Mr. Trump’s recent executive orders. As of the time of this writing, the “travel ban” that was the center of one of the executive orders has been temporarily stayed. Therefore, travel has generally resumed […]

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