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October Visa Bulletin Is Out: But What’s Next?

September 24th, 2020
Posted By
Emily Sumner
As immigration law professionals, we have been sitting on the edge of our seats for days now, waiting for the October visa bulletin to be released. It finally dropped early the morning, and it looks like it’s good news for thousands of would-be gre… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: Green Cards, I-485 Application, Visa Bulletin

Can I downgrade my EB-2 I-140 petition to EB-3?

September 24th, 2020
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Emily Sumner
With the October 2020 visa bulletin dropping this morning, we’ve received lots of questions about whether it’s possible to file an I-140 petition “downgrade” to EB-3. The answer is yes, it likely is! This refers to a situation in which a fore… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: Green Cards, I-485 Application, Permanent Residence

USCIS Filing Fee Changes, Premium Processing Timeline Changes, New Forms, and More!

August 1st, 2020
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Emily Sumner
On Monday, August 3rd, USCIS will publish the final rule (regulation) outlining the filing fee changes, and other changes, that will become effective October 2, 2020. Why is USCIS Changing the Filing Fees? USCIS reviews and sometimes changes the fili… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: Family-Based Immigration, Green Cards, H-1B Petitions, I-485 Application

A Pause on the Public Charge Rule

October 17th, 2019
Posted By
Emily Sumner
By Samantha Davis, Richmond Immigration Lawyer On Monday, August 12, 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule amending “public charge” regulations. The new public charge rule redefines whether a visa applicant s… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: Family-Based Immigration, Green Cards, I-485 Application

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

August 15th, 2019
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 cer… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Affidavit of Support, I-485 Application, I-864, Permanent Residence

Can I Enter the US to Get Married?

July 1st, 2019
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. O… Read More
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Categories: Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Family-Based Immigration, Green Cards, I-485 Application

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

June 17th, 2019
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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,… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: citizenship, I-485 Application

Why Is My Immigration Case Taking So Long?! Recent Trends in USCIS Processing Delays

March 4th, 2019
Posted By
Emily Sumner
By Samantha Davis, Richmond, VA Immigration Lawyer If you feel like your case has been pending for longer than anticipated, you are not alone. Members of the immigration law community have noticed longer and longer case processing times. Their observ… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards), Professors & Researchers
Tags: Green Cards, H-1B Petitions, I-485 Application, K-1 Fiance(e) Visas

Help! My race is not listed on the I-485 Form!

January 28th, 2019
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Emily Sumner
We frequently have clients ask about the Biographic Information section in Part 7 of the I-485 Form and similar questions on race and ethnicity on other US immigration forms. The form limits the preparer to two ethnicities and five races. This can be… Read More
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Categories: Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards), Uncategorized
Tags: Green Cards, I-485 Application

NTA Policy On Hold --- For Now

July 31st, 2018
Posted By
Emily Sumner
Earlier this month, we wrote about two new major policy changes with US immigration: 1) a policy memo was issued that directed USCIS to issue a Notice to Appear (NTA) when a petition or application was denied, leaving the beneficiary or applicant out… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Family-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Green Cards, H-1B Petitions, I-485 Application, NTA
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