Author: Jeff MacArthur

This winter has certainly had its inconveniences, from floods, blizzards and polar vortexes to unbearable wind chills and more. The harsh weather continues to impact services and operations at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Field Offices in many areas of the country. Today alone, all federal offices are closed in the Washington, D.C. area, […]

Jennifer Behm, associate attorney with Berardi Immigration Law, had a busy week at the Peace Bridge. Following is an overview of some border cases she presented to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) these past few days. TN Engineer vs. TN Computer Systems Analyst One of our corporate clients had an employee they wished to transfer to […]

It seems hard to believe that tax season is already upon us! This year, U.S. income taxes must be filed by April 15. If you’re one of the 21 million Canadians who had an extended stay in the U.S. last year, you may be subject to U.S. taxes. How do I know if I will […]

Following are highlights from Berardi Immigration Law’s border work during the past week: • Berardi Immigration Law’s managing partner, Rosanna Berardi, appeared at the Peace Bridge to present an L-1A application on behalf of a client who had reached his seven-year cap. Under the regulations, L-1A status and L-1B status is capped at seven- and five-year […]

With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we often think of Presidents’ Day as another day off of work. This national holiday, which occurs the third Monday of February, is the national holiday to recognize George Washington, our nation’s very first president. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) decided to honor Washington in […]

It’s not unusual for our office to get a call from a frantic traveler — someone who has been to the U.S. countless times over the years — who is now faced with a Customs and Border Protection officer refusing admission to the U.S. based on a prior criminal conviction. As technology continues to evolve, CBP […]

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced changes to Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. For anyone unfamiliar, naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act. USCIS announced the change […]

As the world focuses its eyes on Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, security measures are being described as some of the tightest in history. The U.S. Department of State’s mission statement is to “Create a more secure, democratic and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the international community.” To […]

Rosanna Berardi (our managing partner) and Jennifer Behm (our associate attorney) met with a total of six clients at the Peace Bridge this week to handle a variety of immigration-related issues. Each individual that we worked with was approved. Here’s a recap of how our team has been keeping busy with a variety of NAFTA […]

It’s no secret that the possibility of Justin Bieber’s deportation has been a hot topics in the news lately. The Canadian pop star’s recent arrest for DUI has infuriated thousands across the country. So much so in fact, that a petition to the White House titled, “Deport Justin Bieber and Revoke His Green Card,” was […]