Author: Jeff MacArthur

On Aug. 25, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service by welcoming 450 new U.S. citizens during 16 naturalization ceremonies at national parks across the country. These ceremonies represent the partnership between USCIS and the National Park Service (NPS) and the goal of holding at least […]

If you are a lawful resident in the U.S. through marriage to a U.S. citizen, your first green card is “conditional” for the first two years. To remove the conditionality off your permanent green card, you will need to file a Form I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence. In most cases, Form I-751 […]

Raun Kaul, the managing director of L’Escape Vacations Inc., a destination wedding planning company based in Toronto, was interested in applying for an L-1 visa for a new office in the United States. He wasn’t sure of the immigration process and came to Berardi Immigration looking for guidance on how to go about setting up […]

Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) has announced that beginning around January 2017, it will approve both initial and repeat I-192 waivers for a five-year period. CBP is working to reduce the backlog at the Admissibility Review Office (ARO) and to increase overall efficiency. The ARO is the office responsible for adjudicating all nonimmigrant waivers. The […]

To qualify for a visa or green card on the basis of marriage, you must show that your marriage was entered into in “good faith.” The U.S. government wants to see that the relationship is legitimate and not just a scheme for getting into the United States. Federal immigration agencies will look at all the […]

Berardi Immigration Law Partner Jennifer Behm discusses how to prepare and what to expect for your border appointment. The helpful tips which Jennifer outlines in this video help ensure for a successful border appointment.

Senior Associate Attorney Gabriella Agostinelli outlines important things to keep in mind if you have obtained a green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen. Gabriella also covers what to do to maintain your green card status and how you may qualify for U.S. citizenship.

Immigration is NOT a DIY project and family unification can be at stake. We were happy to assist the Pfeiffer family after a go-it-alone immigration experience landed them in turbulent waters. Marleen Pfeiffer and her 15-year-old son, Mads, were separated for eight months after Mads was refused entry into the United States and a petition […]

Obtaining your marriage-based green card can be a lengthy process, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful one. Avoiding certain mistakes can make the process more smooth and stress-free. Here are common mistakes to avoid when applying for your marriage-based green card: 1. Failing to file all of the necessary forms with the correct […]

During the month of July, Berardi Immigration Law entered 20 appearances with our clients at the Peace Bridge port of entry. This month, most of our clients were submitting petitions for TN, L-1A or L-1B status, but a few of our appearances were a bit non-traditional in nature as well. • New Office L-1, Take […]