Author: Jeff MacArthur

Following an eventful summer, Berardi Immigration Law has continued to successfully present clients’ cases before Customs & Border Protection (CBP) at the Peace Bridge port of entry. Since September 1, our team has entered an impressive 64 border appearances, each of which was quickly approved. While most of these appearances involved TN and L-1 applications, […]

Being in a crowded airport during the holidays can make even the most holly and jolly among us feel like Ebenezer Scrooge. The best way to lessen the stress involved with hectic holiday travel is to be prepared. Will you be flying to visit family and friends this holiday season? Fret not! Read the following […]

It has been said that “True love knows no boundaries even though it crosses many.” Here’s the scenario: a U.S. citizen and a foreign national fall head over heels for each other and decide they want to tie the knot. The foreign national fiancé does not have a nonimmigrant visa allowing him or her to […]

Have a question for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services? “Emma” can help. Emma, a virtual assistant recently launched on uscis.gov, is named after Emma Lazarus. Her poem, “The New Colossus,” is inscribed at the base of the Statue of Liberty. Ms. Lazarus was a writer who was also involved in charitable work for refugees. On […]

In an effort to reinforce national security, the House of Representatives has passed a bill that would place restrictions on visa-free travel to the United States. This legislation was passed three days after President Barack Obama’s Oval Office speech on terrorism, during which he “ordered the Departments of State and Homeland Security to review the […]

Danielle Blahowicz is a Paralegal at Berardi Immigration Law. She prepares and files Adjustment of Status applications, Waivers, NAFTA applications (TNs and Ls), nonimmigrant visas, immigrant visas, naturalization applications, and work and travel authorization applications. Ms. Blahowicz handles many of our marriage-based green card cases. “Every case is different so it’s always interesting,” Ms. Blahowicz […]

Jet-setters, take note: the U.S. Department of State has made a change to its passport policy. Starting January 1, 2016, the DOS will no longer add visa page inserts into U.S. passports. Those who need to obtain additional pages in their valid passports will have to get a new passport by mail. Currently, U.S. passport […]

“Beyond the Border: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness” is a joint initiative between the United States and Canada to enhance security and expedite trade and travel in order to benefit both nations. From the declaration by President Obama and Prime Minister Harper released on February 4, 2011: “The United States and […]

Are you planning on driving a car during your upcoming trip to the U.S.? If so, come prepared. Here’s a checklist for visitors driving in the United States: Check with the motor vehicle department of each state you plan to drive in to find out the requirements for international drivers. (Canadians are exempt.) In addition […]

Filing your name change in court is not required in most states; changing your name through usage alone will suffice. However, government and financial agencies may require legal name change documents in order to help provide protection against identity theft and credit card fraud. You may be wondering how then do I legally change my name? […]