Blog Posts
How long will my case take if I use premium processing?
USCIS processing times are at a historic high, and immigration-related anxiety is too! It is...
I’m an H-1B holder – can I change my job?
An H-1B visa petition is employer-specific. That means that if you have an H-1B petition...
Spreading the Wealth: Immigration Increases Employment Rates for U.S. Workers
By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law Clerk In light of recent immigration restrictions, we would...
H-1B Cap 2020: April 1st is Too Late!
A new H-1B Cap registration process is coming soon to a computer near you! USCIS...
File Now or Pay (More) Later! USCIS Filing Fees Set to Increase!
By Samantha Davis, Immigration Lawyer in Richmond, VA On Friday November 8, 2019 USCIS announced...
Q & A with Sumner Immigration Law Office Administrator Cyndi Dambacher
Q: Tell us about your background. Where did you go to school/what did you study/where...
A Pause on the Public Charge Rule
By Samantha Davis, Richmond Immigration Lawyer On Monday, August 12, 2019, the U.S. Department of...
Visa Bulletin Predictions for Beyond October 2019
The AILA Department of State liaison committee has recently met with Charlie Oppenheim, the man...
Why is My H-4 Application Taking So Long?
In March, 2019, USCIS announced that H-4 applications will require that all applicants be fingerprinted as part...
New Public Charge Rule is Here: Brace Yourselves (and consider filing now)!
The information below may significantly impact many types of US immigration filings, including green card...
Visa Bulletin Prediction: July 2019 & Beyond!
The AILA Department of State liaison committee has recently met with Charlie Oppenheim, the man...
Applying for US citizenship or a green card? Be ready to travel!
USCIS announced today that in an effort to improve processing times for the N-400 (used...