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Are you ready to become a US citizen? Let’s take a look at the citizenship requirement for continuous residence and physical presence in the United States.

While there are many eligibility requirements to become a US citizen as noted in the...

Green Card Automatic Extensions are Now 24 Months! 

Effective September 26, 2022, USCIS increased the green card automatic extension period for certain renewal...

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...

I’ve Sent in My Application to USCIS: What’s Next?

By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk If you’re a foreign national navigating the U.S....

By Nikita Hernandez, Sumner Immigration Law Paralegal It’s that time of year again! Sumner Immigration...

Goodbye Public Charge, Hello Path to Citizenship

By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk If you were considering filing for a green...

Can I Change My Name During the Green Card Process?

By Nikita Hernandez, Sumner Immigration Law Paralegal It’s official! You’ve become Mr. or Mrs. and...

USCIS and Department of State Updates Including K-1 Visas: September 2020

USCIS and Department of State are both slowly reopening following Covid-related closures. However, both agencies...

Voting Series Part 1: Can I Vote?

By Samantha Davis, Immigration Lawyer in Richmond, VA With the upcoming Presidential election, Sumner Immigration...

Sumner Immigration Law is an organization that is dedicated to anti-racism

We recognize that Black people in the U.S. have suffered from systemic racism, oppression, injustice,...

I Lost My Job on H-1B (or other nonimmigrant visa status): What are My Options?

By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk Unemployment is always concerning, and now the possibility...

Covid-19 & Green Card Holders

First, a note on terminology: A lawful permanent resident (LPR) is the same thing as...