Author: Jeff MacArthur

Two weeks following major U.S. budget cuts, the sequestration order already is resulting in lengthening lines of passenger and commercial traffic at U.S. ports of entry, including both land crossings and international airports. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) has indicated that this summer will be extremely busy at the Peace Bridge.  Berardi Immigration Law […]

**Please note: The purpose of this series is to provide general information on immigration tax issues commonly raised by our Canadian clients. Berardi Immigration Law does not practice U.S. tax law. Any information herein is for general informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal or tax advice. To ensure compliance with […]

**Please note: The purpose of this series is to provide general information on immigration tax issues commonly raised by our Canadian clients. Berardi Immigration Law does not practice U.S. tax law. Any information herein is for general informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal or tax advice. To ensure compliance with […]

The filing period for H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year (FY) 2014 numerical cap begins on April 1,2013.  Employees with approved FY2014 H-1B petitions are authorized to begin work in the U.S. on October 1, 2013. USCIS has made the following announcements regarding the FY2014 H-1B Program: USCIS anticipates that it may receive more […]

Berardi Immigration Law has been receiving great positive feedback from our clients.  Since their kind words are always so humbling to our staff, we would like to take the time to show our appreciation:

***Please note: The purpose of this series is to provide general information on immigration tax issues commonly raised by our Canadian clients.  Berardi Immigration Law does not practice U.S. tax law.  Any information herein is for general informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal or tax advice.  To ensure compliance with U.S. […]

Since we are approximately one month away from the April 15th deadline to file your taxes, Berardi Immigration Law will be addressing four (4) common issues and concerns that arise with U.S. immigration and tax consequences.  Today, our first part will focus on the U.S. Tax Implications for Canadian Snowbirds.  ***Please note: The purpose of this series […]

While our last post focused on safety issues that are unique to the LGBT traveler, this blog will focus on some specific travel issues that may impact members of the LGBT community. Identification Documents for the Transgendered Individual:  Fact of life – if you don’t have a passport, you will not likely get too far […]

As the final installment of our three-part series, today’s blog will address a very specific solution for some LGBT couples – The B visa for same-sex partners. While the country waits for the Supreme Court to hear two cases related to the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), same-sex individuals continue to look for options […]

Last week, Berardi Immigration Law had a very busy schedule at the Peace Bridge.  Rosanna Berardi, our managing partner, and Jennifer Early, our associate attorney, met a total of six clients to present their applications for a U.S. work permit – and all were immediately approved.  Some of our cases included the following:  A TN […]