75 Country Immigrant Visa Pause Is Over: What Happens Now?

There is an important update for immigrant visa applicants affected by the State Department’s 75 country immigrant visa pause: the pause is no longer in effect, and U.S. embassies and consulates have now been instructed to resume processing affecte… Read More
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Employment-Based Immigration Updates for Fall 2026

Employment-based immigration feels unusually noisy right now. Employers and foreign national employees are seeing headlines about new fees, proposed wage increases, court decisions, visa restrictions and processing delays, often without a clear expla… Read More
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Does the New USCIS Memo End Adjustment of Status? What Green Card Applicants Need to Know

A new USCIS adjustment of status memo dropped Friday, May 22, 2026. Over the weekend, many immigrants, employers, and immigration lawyers began discussing the memo. Some of the online reactions have understandably caused fear and confusion. We have a… Read More
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Green Card Travel Risks

If you’re a U.S. lawful permanent resident (LPR), also known as a green card holder, international travel is permitted, but it’s not without green card travel risks. While your green card allows you to return to the U.S., certain types of tra… Read More
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Is Your Green Card Expiring Soon? Don’t File the Wrong Form for Renewal!

If your green card is about to expire, it’s crucial to understand which form to file for the green card renewal process. Filing the wrong form can lead to denials, costly delays, and complications. Here are some tips to consider as you navigate the… Read More
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Evidence of a Bona Fide Marriage

When you’re filing a marriage-based immigration petition with USCIS, or applying for a marriage-based visa with the U.S. Department of State, you must include sufficient evidence of a bona fide marriage. That means you must include sufficient e… Read More
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When to Start the Employment-Based Green Card Process

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 classification, such as the H-1B, TN, E-2, L-1, etc. The answer is: it depends! Here are… Read More
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Applying for a U.S. Green Card for Your Parents

Applying for a U.S. green card for your parents can be a great way for them to join your family in the U.S. long-term. This can allow them to spend time with family, and can allow the family to take care of them in their later years.  Here are som… Read More
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H-1B or L-1 Visa to Marriage-Based Green Card: Five Things to Know

It’s not uncommon for a foreign national here in the U.S. on an H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or other temporary visa classification (F-1, E-2, J-1, etc.) to fall in love with a U.S. citizen or green card holder, get married, and apply for a marriage-ba… Read More
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Reschedule Your Biometrics Appointment Online!

By Nikita St. Amour, Sumner Immigration Law Paralegal You can now reschedule your biometrics appointment online! USCIS recently launched a new self-service biometric services appointment rescheduling tool on my.uscis.gov. If you needed to reschedule… Read More
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