» PERM Labor Certifications

When to begin PERM labor certification recruitment - Wait or Do It Now?

April 7th, 2021
Posted By
Emily Sumner
One of the key elements of a successful PERM labor certification process is timing. There are many deadlines and timelines to track within the PERM process, and timing can make or break a PERM labor certification case. One of the strategic decisions… Read More
Read More
Categories: Business-based Immigration, Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Green Cards, PERM Labor Certifications, Permanent Residence

Real Talk - Current Immigration Processing Times: Settle In!

February 2nd, 2021
Posted By
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
Categories: Business-based Immigration
Tags: PERM Labor Certifications

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

October 13th, 2011
Posted By
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
Read More
Categories: Permanent Residence (Green Cards)
Tags: Fast-Track, PERM Labor Certifications, Permanent Residence

Practice Areas

Business-based Immigration
P-3 Visa for Culturally Unique Artists and Entertainers
Family-based Immigration
Researchers and Professors
How to Find a Great EB-1 or National Interest Waiver Attorney
What Are the Requirements for the EB-1 Visa (Alien of Extraordinary Ability/Outstanding Researcher or Professor) or National Interest Waiver Petition?
EB-1A Alien of Extraordinary Ability Visa Requirements
EB-1B Outstanding Researcher or Professor Criteria
National Interest Waiver Criteria
Permanent Residency

LGBTQ friendly AntiRacism

Recent blog posts

Aug
5
2021
What is a certified copy of a birth certificate or other document?
USCIS and the US Department of State often require original documents or certified copies of certain documents for immigration processing. The specific documents you need depend on what you are applying for and where. Many clients ask what it means t… Read More
Jul
21
2021
Keep your identification current!
If you are a foreign national in the United States, keep your identification documents current! It may be okay for your visa to expire (depending on your situation), but make sure you have a valid passport and/or other valid government ID with your p… Read More
Jun
23
2021
Priority dates are advancing quickly - five tips to be prepared!
Employment-based priority dates are advancing quickly with the June and July 2021 visa bulletin. We expect that to continue in the coming months, though no one can predict precisely how quickly priority dates will advance. Be ready to file as soon as… Read More

Read More Blog Posts

“I have worked with a lot of immigration attorneys in the past for various needs for family and friends. I have not had to find a new attorney since I got in touch with Emily. I have known her since her early days as an attorney and she was the best o… Read More"
– Derek M.
“My Green Card got approved! Thank you very much for your help, I highly appreciate it! The way you have executed the filing procedure was simply perfect, from filing labor to GC approval, your documentation and communication with me was the best. I w… Read More"
– Kishore

More Client Reviews