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Five Tips for a Successful PERM Labor Certification

The PERM labor certification is the first of three major steps in the employment-based green...

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...

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

One of the key elements of a successful PERM labor certification process is timing. There...

Real Talk – Current Immigration Processing Times: Settle In!

One of the most common questions that we receive from our clients is about case...

Government Shutdown and Immigration: How Was My Case Affected & What Are the Next Steps?

The Sumner Immigration Law team was thrilled that the US government reopened on October 17th....

How Soon Will You Get a Green Card? Reading the Crystal Ball of Labor Certification Processing Statstics

The US Department of Labor just posted their recent PERM Labor Certification processing statistics. While...

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

The DOL has recently posted a “FAQ” to clarify that university professors and instructors using...

What is a priority date?

What is a priority date in US immigration, and why does it matter? In most...