EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card: Key Differences in These Employment Based Green Card Categories

What is the Difference Between EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card Categories: What Is Your Category, How Is It Determined, and Why Does It Matter? The PERM employment-based green card process includes various classifications that impact how long you may have t… Read More
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Immigration and Visa Options for Veterinarians to Work in the U.S.

Are you a veterinarian looking to immigrate to the U.S.? Given our extensive experience with immigration for veterinarians, prospective clients often ask us about immigrating to the U.S. as a veterinarian. There is a shortage of veterinarians in the… Read More
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When to Start the Employment-Based Green Card Process

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… Read More
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Signatory for Immigration Forms - Who Should Sign?

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… Read More
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Five Tips for a Successful PERM Labor Certification

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

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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When to Run PERM Labor Certification Recruitment

When to run PERM labor certification recruitment – this is a frequent question from our clients, and it’s a great question! Timing is a key element of a successful PERM labor certification process. There are many deadlines and timelines t… Read More
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Real Talk - Current Immigration Processing Times: Settle In!

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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Government Shutdown and Immigration: How Was My Case Affected & What Are the Next Steps?

The Sumner Immigration Law team was thrilled that the U.S. government reopened on October 17th. While USCIS was still open, the vast majority of our filings (employment-based filings) were impacted by the government closure. Here’s what happened, t… Read More
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How Soon Will You Get a Green Card? Reading the Crystal Ball of Labor Certification Processing Statstics

The U.S. Department of Labor just posted their recent PERM Labor Certification processing statistics. While most people may find this kind of information good for curing insomnia, this information is also indicative of larger processing trends that a… Read More
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