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Navigating Layoffs and the USCIS 60-Day Grace Period

September 5th, 2023
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Emily Sumner
In today’s ever-changing job market, it is essential to be aware of the resources available when facing layoffs. Fortunately, USCIS regulations allow for a 60-day grace period following the termination of employment for certain nonimmigrant wor… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: H-1B Petitions, L-1 Petitions, O-1 Petitions, TN

Should You File an EAD Based on Compelling Circumstances?

June 26th, 2023
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Emily Sumner
As you have already heard, USCIS has issued a policy guideline for requesting employment authorization under compelling circumstances. To read more about the guideline, please visit this USCIS website. This page lists the requirements to file an Empl… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: EADs, H-1B Petitions

Visa Application Fees Are Increasing

June 5th, 2023
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Emily Sumner
The summer travel season is upon us. If you are a foreign national planning to obtain a temporary visa to the US, keep in mind that the US Department of State visa application fees are increasing as of June 17th, 2023! The application fee for the vis… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: Consular Processing, H-1B Petitions, L-1 Petitions

USCIS Proposed Fee Increase!

January 10th, 2023
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Emily Sumner
New year, new USCIS fees! USCIS has recently announced proposed changes to their filing fee schedule. Why Is USCIS Increasing Filing Fees? USCIS claims that they must increase filing fees to keep up with operational costs to timely process cases. If… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Family-Based Immigration, H-1B Petitions, I-485 Application, L-1 Petitions, O-1 Petitions, Premium processing, USCIS

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

June 29th, 2022
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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

Is an H-1B Leave of Absence Allowed?

January 4th, 2022
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Emily Sumner
By Brianne Donovan, Immigration Lawyer Just as a U.S. worker can take a leave of absence, H-1B employees are allowed time off work without jeopardizing their immigration status. Unfortunately, life happens, regardless of your immigration status. It m… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: H-1B Employer, H-1B Petitions, H1-B Petition, Immigration

Big Changes for Covid-Related Travel Requirements!

November 2nd, 2021
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Emily Sumner
President Biden has recently issued a new Presidential Proclamation that rescinds geographic Covid travel bans. Instead, beginning November 8th 2021, there will be Covid vaccination requirements for international air travelers to the US. The new Proc… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Consular Processing, Covid, Green Cards, H-1B Petitions

No More Covid Travel Bans? Changes are Coming!

October 1st, 2021
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Emily Sumner
By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law On September 20, 2021, the Biden Administration announced a change in international travel restrictions previously put in place at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The current travel restrictions r… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration
Tags: H-1B Petitions, L-1 Petitions

Real Talk - Current Immigration Processing Times: Settle In!

February 2nd, 2021
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Emily Sumner
One of the most common questions that we receive from our clients is about case processing time. The USCIS and DOL estimated case processing times are available online, but that source can be frustrating as they sometimes give a wide range of timefra… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: H-1B Petitions, H-4 EADs, PERM Labor Certifications

Trump Extends H-1B and Other Immigration-Related Travel Bans

January 7th, 2021
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Emily Sumner
By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk In April 2020 and June 2020, Trump issued two different proclamations that banned certain foreign nationals from entering the US. The Proclamations were enacted purportedly to protect the U.S. labor ma… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: Green Cards, H-1B Petitions, L-1 Petitions
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