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Travel With a Pending Immigration Case Recent reports of immigration enforcement at some U.S. airports have understandably caused concern about travel with a pending immigration case, particularly for individuals whose visas or authorized stays have… Read More

 If you or your employee were not selected in the H-1B lottery, you may still have other immigration options. Depending on the employee’s current status, nationality, qualifications, employer, and long-term goals, possible strategies may include… Read More

At Sumner Immigration Law, we understand how stressful the immigration process can be, especially when faced with the possibility of an encounter with immigration officers such as ICE. However, staying informed about your immigration rights and havin… Read More

Effective September 26, 2022, USCIS increased the green card automatic extension period for certain renewal applicants. The Permanent Resident card was previously auto-extended by 12 months, and USCIS has increased the timeline to account for long US… Read More

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

By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk If you’re a foreign national navigating the U.S. immigration system, it’s likely you’ve had to adopt the patience of Job. The U.S. immigration system is a waiting game, which can be immensely fru… Read More

By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk If you were considering filing for a green card, there’s no time like the present. On March 9, USCIS announced it would no longer be applying the Trump-era public charge rule. This is great news for… Read More

By Nikita Hernandez, Sumner Immigration Law Paralegal It’s official! You’ve become Mr. or Mrs. and want to take on your spouse’s name while getting your U.S. permanent residence situated, but when is the best time to do that? APPLYING FOR A NAM… Read More