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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

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

October 22nd, 2013
Posted By
Emily Sumner
The Sumner Immigration Law team was thrilled that the US 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, the… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: H-1B Petitions, Labor Condition Applications, PERM Labor Certifications

How Soon Will You Get a Green Card? Reading the Crystal Ball of Labor Certification Processing Statstics

October 2nd, 2012
Posted By
Emily Sumner
The US 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 aff… Read More
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Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: PERM Labor Certifications

Department of Labor Confirms University Professors and Instructors Require Prevailing Wage Determinations

October 13th, 2011
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Emily Sumner
The DOL has recently posted a “FAQ” to clarify that university professors and instructors using the “special handling” option for the PERM labor certification must still obtain a prevailing wage determination before filing the… Read More
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Categories: Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Fast-Track, PERM Labor Certifications, Permanent Residence

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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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