When should we start the employment-based green card process for our employees? This is a question we frequently answer for our corporate clients who are looking to recruit and retain foreign nationals who are in the U.S. on a temporary visa classifi…
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Who should be the signatory for immigration forms within a company? This is a question that many new corporate clients ask us, and it’s a great question! The USCIS policy manual instructs that benefit requests (immigration filings) filed by leg…
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File now to avoid the USCIS fee changes! In January 2023 we wrote about the proposed rule that would significantly increase USCIS filing fees. Emily also posted about the impending higher USCIS fees on her LinkedIn page a few weeks ago. The time has…
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What are the vaccination requirements for the green card? Filing for a U.S. green card can be a complex process with lots of moving parts, including one that may be unexpected: the medical exam. The medical exam is a formal step of the process to ens…
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Applying for a U.S. green card for your parents can be a great way for them to join your family in the U.S. long-term. This can allow them to spend time with family, and can allow the family to take care of them in their later years. Here are some th…
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Getting married is a life-changing experience. Moving to a new country (or deciding to stay permanently) is also life-changing. Add those two together, and you’re in for an exciting but challenging ride! Read on for five tips for your marriage-…
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By Nikita St. Amour, Sumner Immigration Law Paralegal You can now reschedule your biometrics appointment online! USCIS recently launched a new self-service biometric services appointment rescheduling tool on my.uscis.gov. If you needed to reschedule…
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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…
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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…
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By Namrata Tuylani and Emily Sumner Thinking of Traveling? If you are a foreign national in the U.S. 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…
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