Author: Jeff MacArthur

There are several advantages and disadvantages to the process of Adjusting your Status from within the United States or going through Consular Processing from abroad after deciding to depart the country. Here we break down the pros and cons of each process and provide some tips for completing either option. If you must file an […]

You may be eligible for an L-1 visa for “intracompany transferees” if you are an executive, manager or worker with specialized knowledge who has worked abroad for a qualifying organization for at least one year within the three years preceding the filing of your L-1 petition. Key Requirements to Apply for an L-1 Visa: The […]

USCIS has launched a refresh of InfoPass, an online system that lets applicants schedule an appointment at a USCIS office. New features of the site include a mapping function that makes it easier to find a local USCIS office in the United States and an improved visual style that matches the rest of the USCIS […]

Berardi Immigration Law presented 15 TN and L-1 petitions to U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) on behalf of our clients. This month, most of our clients were submitting petitions for L-1A or L-1B status, but a few clients presented applications for TN status as Nurses and Management Consultants. We provide highlights of two of […]

On Thursday, June 23, 2016, the Supreme Court blocked President Obama’s immigration executive actions. The tie decision delivers a state win to states challenging his plan to give a deportation reprieve to millions of illegal immigrants. The justices’ one sentence opinion marks a major setback for the administration, effectively ending the plan for the duration […]

Below we answer some frequently asked questions on what Lawful Permanent Residents need to know when traveling abroad. What documents do I need to travel outside of the United States? In general, you will need to present a passport from your country of citizenship to travel to a foreign country. In addition, the foreign country […]

On August 1, 2016, E-Verify will begin deactivating user IDs that have not been accessed for 270 days (approximately every nine months). How can I avoid deactivation of my user ID? Users can avoid deactivation by logging in with their user ID at least once every 270 days. What should Corporate Administrators and Program Administrators […]

At Berardi Immigration Law, we like to keep it all in the family! One of our favorite client stories is the Rhodes family. More than 11 years ago, Berardi Immigration Law’s Managing Partner, Rosanna Berardi, represented a Canadian client named Kristin Rhodes. Kristin was interested in working in the United States and reached out to […]

Mary Lamancuso began her immigration career in 1987 as a legal assistant at a small, Buffalo-based law firm. Under attorney supervision, Mary was responsible for preparing and submitting various applications for immigration purposes, including H-1B, TN, and employment-based immigration and adjustment of status applications. She gained extensive experience in preparing and submitting applications for labor […]

A number of L-1A employers have recently reported receiving suspicious letters being sent to their L-1A executives. The letters use incorrect grammar and claim to be signed by Lori Scialabba, the Deputy Director of USCIS. The scam letter claims that the executives do not earn a high enough salary and must appear for an interview. […]