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- PERM Update: Processing Times and Employer Audits Have Increased in the Wake of COVID-19
- Senate Unanimously Passes Immigration Bill Lobbied by Big Tech
- DOJ Sues Facebook for Skewing its Hiring Process in Favor of Foreign Workers
- USCIS Revises Policy Guidance on Naturalization Applicants Who Erroneously Obtained Lawful Permanent Resident Status
- USCIS Adopts Discretionary Rules for Adjustment of Status Applications
- Department of Homeland Security Proposes Changes to the Affidavit of Support Process
- K-1 Nonimmigrant Visas
- FAQ October 2020 Visa Bulletin
- I-751 Conditional Residency
- October 2020 Visa Bulletin Provides Significant Forward Movement for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications
- USCIS Eliminating “Bundled” Fee for Adjustment of Status Filings Effective October 2, 2020
- Temporary Freeze to the Public Charge Rule
- The Difference Between EB-2 & EB-3 PERMs
- Visa Bulletin, Priority Dates, & PERMs
- Employee Layoffs & PERM Labor Certifications: Things to Know
- Tips for Drafting the PERM Job Description
- PERM & I-140 Work Experience Letters
- What Exactly is the Purpose of PERM in the Green Card Process?
- PERM Audits: Common Issues & Red Flags
- Recruitment for PERM Green Card Cases
- Important Changes to the Public Charge Rule
- New Public Charge Rule: How Will It Work?
- Employment Based Visas
- New EB-5 Rule Nearly Doubles Minimum Investment
- USCIS Proposes Filing Fee Increases
- Presidential Proclamation to Block Entry for Uninsured Immigrants
- Breaking News: Updates on the New Public Charge Rule
- New Public Charge Rule Effective Soon
- U.S. Citizenship for Children Born Abroad: Things to Know
- Preparing for Your Marriage-Based Green Card Interview
- Tips for Inviting Oath Ceremony Guests
- New Rulemaking Brings Significant Changes to EB-5 Program
- August 2019 Visa Bulletin Reveals Significant Retrogressions in Several Categories
- Featured Clients of the Month: Ted & Austhin
- Presidential Memorandum on Enforcing the Legal Responsibilities of Sponsors of Aliens
- Client of the Month: Aaron Hakim
- USCIS Announces Strategy to Decrease Processing Times for Naturalization and Adjustment of Status Applications
- Mark Jones’ Green Card & Citizenship
- Filing Prevailing Wage Requests in the New FLAG System
- Family 2A Category Visas to Become Current July 1, 2019
- Client of the Month: Ted Logan & the PGA
- USCIS Announces New Guidelines for Spousal Petitions Involving Minors
- What is Direct Consulate Filing?
- An In-Depth Look at Direct Consular Filing
- A Proposed Solution to the Green Card Backlog
- USCIS Strengthens Guidance on Spousal Petitions Involving Minors
- Understanding the Visa Bulletin
- Featured Client of the Month: Peter Hapak
- Schedule A Nurses and Physical Therapists: A Fast Track to an Employment-based Green Card
- Certain Conditional Permanent Residents Eligible for Interview Waiver
- Is Your Application for the Advance Parole Travel Document in Jeopardy? USCIS Issues New Guidance
- Featured Client of the Month: Joerg Kuehnelt
- Change in TB Test for Green Card Applicants
- Proposed ‘Public Charge’ Rule Changes Could Impact Immigrants’ Admissibility
- USCIS Updates Medical Exam Procedures
- Department of State Releases How to Apply for 2020 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
- Things to Consider When Applying to Remove Conditions on a Marriage-based Green Card
- New Policy Proposal by Trump Administration Targets Legal Immigrants
- Government Delays Impact Visa Processing Times for EB-1 Green Cards
- How to Calculate a Day for Immigration Purposes
- Outline of the Marriage Based Green Card Process
- USCIS Updates Form I-797 Receipt Notices for I-751 Applications
- USCIS Implementing Signature Confirmation Delivery Service for Important Documents
- Marleen Pfeiffer & Juan Reyes US Green Card
- Ariel Shaffir & Kyle Hunter Working in the US
- The “One-in-Three” Rule
- Maintaining Green Card Status
- Visa Denial for “Public Charge”
- Investigating Marriage Fraud
- Can a U.S. Green Card be Revoked?
- U.S. Green Card Applicants Must Choose Consular Processing or Adjustment of Status
- 2017 Employment-Based Green Card Statistics
- What is a Function Manager?
- What is ‘Aging Out?’
- Permanently Working in the U.S.
- Who Pays for H-1B and Green Card Fees?
- Consequences of Withdrawing Marriage-based Green Card Applications
- Converting an E-2 Visa into a Green Card
- The PERM Process: Lawfully Rejecting U.S. Workers
- Bipartisan Immigration Bill Reintroduced
- U.S. Employment-Based Green Card Options
- The Balasubramian Family: A Long Immigration Journey with a Happy Ending
- USCIS to Issue Redesigned Green Cards and Employment Authorization Documents
- Portability & Priority Date Retention
- National Interest Waivers
- Client Testimonial from Shahzeb Butt, Senior Financial Analyst for Livingston International
- A Detailed Guide: What to Expect at Your Green Card Medical Exam
- Summary of DHS Final Rule Going into Effect January 17, 2017
- New Relaxed Rules for National Interest Waivers
- Benefits of Holding a Green Card
- DOS Annual Report Reveals 4,367,052 Visa Applicants are Waiting in Line
- Client Testimonial from Marek Wasilewski, Vice President, Sales at Mitel (Delaware) Inc.
- When Adjustment of Status Is Pending: FAQs
- Five Common Mistakes when Completing the I-864
- Divorce and Your Conditional Residence Status
- Red Flags in a Marriage-based Green Card Case
- Marriage-Based Green Card Holders
- The Pfeiffer Family: A Family Reunited
- Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Marriage-based Green Card
- The Medical Exam for U.S. Green Cards
- Best Ways to Document a Bona Fide Marriage
- Adjust Your Status or Depart for Consular Processing? The Pros and Cons
- The Rhodes Family: An Immigration Success Story
- Employee Spotlight: PERM Paralegal Mary Lamancuso
- Commuter Lawful Permanent Resident Cards
- Filing an I-130 Petition Abroad for a Petitioner in the U.S. Military
- Biometrics Notice Code – What does it mean?
- How do I legally change my name?
- We Submitted our Marriage-Based Green Card Application – What Happens Now?
- USCIS Updates Guide for New Immigrants
- 10th Anniversary Client Testimonials
- Immigrant Fee Payment Process Simplified
- Removing the Conditions on a Conditional Green Card
- USCIS Launches Citizenship Public Awareness Initiative
- Waiving the Green Card Signature Requirement
- What is an ‘A-Number?’
- Frequently Asked Marriage-Based Green Card Interview Questions
- Green Cards for Same Sex Marriage
- Marriage-Based Green Cards
- Maintaining Your Green Card Status
- Department of Labor Releases Interesting PERM Statistics
- Re-entry Permit Basics: How to Preserve Your Green Card During Long-term Travel
- Preserving the Status of Children Born to LPR Parents
- Traveling Abroad Before Your Advance Parole Document is Issued May Cause Serious Problems
- Diversity Visa Lottery Winners May Not be Winners After All
- Green Card Options for Foreign Medical Graduates
- Green Cards Without Expiration Dates Should be Renewed
- Proving a marriage is bona fide for a spousal green card
- Parole in place may help military families achieve their green card dreams
- How to protect your green card status – Must Read for Green Card Holders!
- DS-260 Form to be Required for all Consular Processing Immigrant Visa Applicants
- U.S. Green Card Holders Can Now Sponsor Spouses and Minor Children Without Extended Wait Time – But for How Long?
- Same-Sex Spouses of Diversity Visa 2013 Winners May Be Eligible for Green Cards
- Moving? Don't forget to tell Uncle Sam! AR-11 Tips and Pointers
- Defining Marriage under Immigration Law
- Movement in Visa Number Availability
- For Love or a Green Card?
- Are you domiciled in the U.S.?
- Marriage Based Green Card Q & A
- New Immigrant Fee Payment Process for New Green Card Holders
- CIR Bill Heading to Senate Next Week?
- Part 3 of 4: Financial Responsibility of Green Card Sponsors
- New Immigrant Visa Fee takes effect February 1, 2013
- Obama to announce plan for comprehensive immigration reform
- Not using an Immigration Attorney… maybe you should be!
- New Stateside Waiver
- Maintaining Permanent Resident Status
- Thanksgiving
- HR Professionals Ask About their Employment-Based Immigration Concerns
- Expatriate Immigration Issues
- Diversity Visa Lottery Program Provides a Shot at U.S. Permanent Residency
- Introduction to General Wellness Programs by Rogan Morton Law
- Q and A: What Goes Into Preparing an Employment-Based Petition Filed with CIS?
- Re-entry Permits: The Basics on Preserving Your Green Card During Long Term Travel
- Sample Adjustment of Status Interview Appointment Notice
- Your Adjustment of Status Interview
- Your Biometrics Appointment
- Your Immigrant Visa Interview
- Sample ASC Biometrics Appointment Notice
- Special Recruitment for University Professors Under PERM (Labor Certification)
- Diversity Lottery Program
- Employment-Based Immigration
- Family-Based Immigration
- Entering the U.S. as an Investor (E-1 & E-2)
- Category: Healthcare Center
- Category: Live In The US
- USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responses to Agency Requests due to Coronavirus Outbreak
- USCIS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Six Countries
- Federal Court Judge Reinstates DACA Program
- USCIS to Begin Using a Revised Civics Test for Naturalization Applications
- Who Can Vote in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election
- USCIS Implements New Law Regarding Citizenship for Children of Military Members & U.S. Government Employees Stationed Overseas
- Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump Administration Can End Temporary Protected Status for More than 300,000 Immigrants
- USCIS Issues Implementation Guidance on DACA Policy Changes
- USCIS Fees to Increase October 2, 2020
- DHS Announces Changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Policy
- Trump’s Executive Order on the 2020 Census
- USCIS Announces Military Personnel & Veterans Can Now File Naturalization Application Online
- U.S. Passport Processing Delays Due to Reduced Operations
- USCIS Updates Guidelines for Naturalization Requirement of Good Moral Character
- New Social Media Presence Question on DS-160 & DS-260 for U.S. Visa Applicants
- USCIS Unveils New Technology Approach to Enable Expansion of Online Filing
- The ‘Buy American and Hire American’ Executive Order Two Years Later
- The Modernization of the InfoPass System
- Lawful Status, Authorized Stay and Unlawful Presence: Related, But Unique Concepts You Need to Know
- New USCIS Tool Makes Calculating Fees Easier
- USCIS Releases Update for Notice to Appear Policy
- Addressing Travel Screening Difficulties with the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program
- Visa Validity and Waivers
- Visa Applicants May Soon be Required to Turn Over Social Media Handles
- USCIS Updated Processing Time Webpage
- Premium Processing Suspended for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions
- Using a Credit Card to Pay USCIS Filing Fees
- Updating the DACA Issue
- How the Government Shutdown is Impacting Immigration-related Agencies
- Travel Ban Update
- Breaking News: USCIS to Implement the International Entrepreneur Rule
- DUIs and Visa Applications
- Immigration Forecast: Trump Administration Immigration Policy Priorities
- Frequently Asked Questions: DACA
- Update: Premium Processing Resumed for All H-1B Petitions
- President Trump Issues New Travel Ban Barring Travel from Seven Countries
- Travel Update: Nonimmigrant Visa Issuance Suspended at U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Russia
- Travel Update: Foreign Visitors No Longer Need to Complete Paper Form I-94/I-94W
- Challenges Facing CBP and ICE in Hiring New Officers
- Berardi Immigration Law Unveils Brand New Website
- Premium Processing Resumed for Certain Cap-Exempt Petitions
- Global Entry Expanded to Citizens of India
- USCIS has Resumed H-1B Premium Processing for Physicians Under the Conrad 30 Waiver Program
- New I-94 Website Feature Reminds Travelers of Departure Date
- USCIS Policy Guidance Concerning H-1B Master’s Cap Exemption
- DHS Releases FY16 Entry/Exit Overstay Report
- Information and Statistics on CBP Electronic Device Searches
- DOS Issues Public Notice Concerning Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants
- DHS Issues Warning on Recent Telephone Scams
- Moving Your Belongings From Canada to the USA? Here’s What You Need to Know
- What to Expect During a USCIS Site Visit
- Immigration Tips for Canadian Snowbirds in the U.S.
- USCIS Will Temporarily Suspend Premium Processing for all H-1B Petitions
- USCIS to Welcome More Than 25,000 New U.S. Citizens During Presidents’ Day Naturalization Ceremonies
- USCIS Changes How Processing Times Are Posted
- Benefits of Obtaining U.S. Citizenship
- Client Testimonial from K.R. Davidson, Vice President of Sales and Operations, General Counsel at Herman’s Supply Company, Inc.
- Frequently Asked Questions: Visa Services
- Top Tips for Surviving Holiday Travel
- October Peace Bridge Recap
- Recent Naturalization Updates from USCIS
- Registration for the 2018 Diversity Program is Now Open
- July 2016 Peace Bridge Recap
- August 2016 Visa Bulletin: Retrogression for EB-1 India and China and EB-2 Worldwide
- Employee Spotlight: Director of Finance Cindy Kovacs
- USCIS Launches a Refresh of InfoPass
- USCIS Virtual Assistant ‘Emma’ Now Available in Spanish
- Peace Bridge Recap for May
- Employee Spotlight: Associate Attorney Angela Schnell
- Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN): What You Need to Know
- Attention: Chinese Citizens with 10-year B1, B2, or B1/B2 Visas
- New U.S. Embassy in Nine Elms, London
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities Video Now Available in Additional Languages
- Congressionally Mandated Changes to the Visa Waiver Program
- USCIS Introduces Virtual Assistant, “Emma”
- Employee Spotlight: Paralegal Danielle Blahowicz
- Employee Spotlight: Senior Paralegal Samantha Murphy
- Black Friday Update – What is the economic value of allowing immigration to the U.S.?
- How do fiancés, elderly parents, cohabitating partners, and other household members obtain their own status in the U.S.?
- When NOT to listen to the little voice inside your head …
- Turning 21 Not Cause to Celebrate for Some Foreign Nationals in the U.S.
- Cross-Border Motorists to Get Enhanced Border Wait Time Information
- CBP Announces Lifting of Three-Year Residency Rule for Canadian Citizen NEXUS Applicants
- Canada and the U.S. Wave Their Flags to Celebrate Freedom
- Case Study: Don't Let Inadvertent Errors Lead to Overstay Bars
- DHS advises "DREAMers" not currently in proceedings to wait
- Category: Marriage In The US
- Category: NAFTA News Center
- Category: News
- Category: PERM Center
- Category: Services
- Category: Speaking
- Category: Study In The US
- Category: Treaty Investors Traders Center
- Category: Uncategorized
- DACA Update: Supreme Court Won’t Hear Appeal of DACA Ruling
- The Border Wall: Q&A
- National Vetting Center Created by President Trump
- What Exactly is Chain Migration?
- NAFTA Negotiations Set to Continue
- From the Desk of Rosanna Berardi: The Government Shutdown
- Breaking News on H-1B Extension Rules and DACA Phase-out
- Travel Update: Changes to Visa Waiver Program
- Traveler Redress Inquiry Program Q&A
- Future of Work Permits for H-1B Spouses
- Breaking News: Supreme Court Allows Latest Travel Ban to Go Into Full Effect
- Travel Ban Update: Latest Travel Ban Reinstated
- Holiday Border-crossing Tips
- Employer Practices: Form I-9
- Temporarily Working in the U.S.
- New U.S. Embassy in London
- Work Authorization and Social Security Number Can Now Be Obtained Simultaneously
- Travel Ban Update: New Travel Restrictions Blocked by Federal Judge
- Travel Ban Update: Supreme Court Dismisses One of Two Cases Against Expired Travel Ban
- Immigration Update: AOS Applicants to Experience Delays in Issuance of EAD & Advance Parole Cards
- President Trump Unveils 70-Point Immigration Enforcement Plan to Congress
- USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Fiscal Year 2018 H-1B Cap Cases
- Frequently Asked Questions: F-1 Status
- Supreme Court Puts Hold on Lower Court Decision to Allow More Refugees into the U.S.
- Frequently Asked Questions: OPT Employment
- Frequently Asked Questions: CPT Employment
- Breaking News: Trump Administration Announces End to DACA Program
- In-Depth Analysis: The RAISE Act
- The H-2B and the American Economy
- Privacy at the Border
- President Trump Endorses New Immigration Bill Calling for Merit-based System
- U.S. Lifts Laptop Ban on Inbound Flights
- Travel Ban Update: New Compromise
- Travel Ban’s Definition of ‘Close Familial Relationship’ Expanded
- What to Keep in Mind During NAFTA Renegotiations
- Travel Ban Guidance
- Breaking News: Travel Ban Update
- Trump Administration’s FY18 Budget Focused on Immigration Enforcement
- 9th Circuit Decision Blocks ‘Travel Ban’
- More Intensive Vetting of Visa Applicants
- Supreme Court Asked to Review President Trump’s Travel Ban
- Trump Travel Ban Blocked by Federal Court of Appeals
- Economists Urge Trump to Modernize Immigration System
- Trump Effort to Withhold Funds from Sanctuary Cities Blocked by Federal Judge
- Airlines Told to ‘Be Prepared’ for Expanded Electronics Ban
- President Trump Signs Executive Order Urging Reform of the H-1B Visa Program
- USCIS Issues New Guidance on H-1B Visas for Computer Programmers
- DOL Announces Further Measures to Detect H-1B Visa Fraud and Abuse
- USCIS Announces Further Measures to Detect H-1B Visa Fraud and Abuse
- CBP Launches Border Enforcement Statistics Webpage
- Great Britain to Follow United States Lead on Electronic Device Ban
- Federal Court Blocks Key Components in Second Executive Order
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B Visas
- H-4 EAD Holders May Wish to Apply for H-1B Status
- President Trumps Signs New Immigration Executive Order
- Trump Proposes Merit-based Immigration System During Address to Congress
- USCIS Report on the Characteristics of H-1B Workers for Fiscal Year 2015
- The New Executive Order on Immigration is Expected From President Trump at Any Time Now
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Donald Trump Discuss U.S.-Canada Trade
- Federal Judge temporarily blocked enforcement of Trump’s travel ban, and DOS reverses visa revocations, allowing previously banned travelers to enter the U.S.
- Draft Executive Order Discusses Potential Changes to the H-1B Program and Other Employment-Based Visa Categories
- Canadian Permanent Residents & Dual Citizens Confirmed Exempt from U.S. Travel Ban
- Naturalization Civics Test Answer Updates
- DHS Publishes Final Entrepreneur Parole Rule
- President-elect Trump Meets with Tech Tycoons Regarding H-1B Visas
- December Peace Bridge Recap
- Nine States Will No Longer Be Able to Use Driver Licenses for Domestic Flights in 2018
- USCIS Publishes New Form I-131A
- Rosanna Berardi’s Opinion Piece on Proposed H-1B Visa Changes Published in The Buffalo News
- November Peace Bridge Recap
- Airports Selected for Possible Preclearance Expansion
- USCIS Publishes Final Rule Improving Certain Employment-based Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Programs
- New Form I-9 Effective January 22, 2017
- U.S. Election Aftermath: A Review of the U.S. Political System and How Laws Change
- New USCIS Filing Fees Effective December 23, 2016
- Part 2 of 2: Spotlight on Hillary Clinton’s Potential Immigration Policies
- Part 1 of 2: Spotlight on Donald Trump’s Potential Immigration Policies
- Client Testimonial from Pierre Lauzon, Management Consultant
- Congress Passes Resolution to Extend Three Visa Programs
- Impact of Prior Convictions on U.S. Entry
- It’s Election Season! Voting Regulation Reminders
- September Peace Bridge Recap
- DOS Issues No Eyeglasses Policy for All Visa and Passport Photographs
- DUIs and Visa Revocations by DOS
- H-1B Visa When You Are Self-Employed or Have an Ownership Interest
- Pre-ordering a Paper I-94 and the Future Mobile App
- Client Testimonial from Raza Kamran, Senior Manager of Product Marketing at RingCentral
- USCIS Awards Nearly $10 Million in Grants to Expand Citizenship Preparation Services in 21 States
- Department of State Launches September Passport Awareness Month
- August Peace Bridge Recap
- USCIS Proposes New Regulation Granting Parole to Certain Foreign-Born Entrepreneurs
- USCIS Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service with Naturalization Ceremonies
- Client Testimonial from Raun Kaul, Managing Director of L’Escape Vacations Inc.
- Approval Period for I-192 Waivers increased to Five Years
- Expired Passports Could Affect Your Visa Status
- Understanding L-1 Requirements: Q&A for a New U.S. Office
- Peace Bridge Recap for June
- Supreme Court Blocks Obama Immigration Plan
- FAQ: Traveling Internationally as a Permanent Resident
- E-Verify Users: Be Sure to Access Your Account Before August 1 to Avoid Deactivation
- L-1A Executives Receiving Scam Letters
- Fee Increase for Certain H-1B & L-1 Petitions: What You Need to Know
- What You Need to Know About the New STEM OPT Regulations
- U.S. LPRs Must Now Have an eTA When Flying to Canada
- Citizenship Through Parents: An Overview
- The Important Role H-1B Workers Play in the U.S. Economy
- Immigration Relief for Those Affected by Severe Earthquakes
- April 2016 Peace Bridge Recap
- Emergency Advance Parole: What You Need to Know
- What is Deferred Action? What is Not?
- Montreal to Handle All Fiancé Visa Interviews in Canada
- Important Reminder for H-4 Applicants Traveling Abroad
- Pilot Program on Employer Preapprovals to Speed up Visa Process
- Employee Spotlight: NAFTA Paralegal Sam Tiranno
- Work Period Extended for Foreign STEM Students
- Enhancements to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization
- Don’t Delay! H-1B Season is Here!
- Further Travel Restrictions for the Visa Waiver Program
- FAQ: Continuation of Employment and the 240 Day Rule
- Associate Attorney Gabriella Agostinelli Interviewed by WBFO 88.7 in Segment, “You & the Law: Immigration and Marriage”
- Associate Attorney Gabriella Agostinelli Interviewed by WBFO 88.7 in Segment, “You & the Law: Immigration and Marriage”
- H1-B Visa Portability
- Renew Expiring U.S. Passports Now!
- USCIS Proposes New Guidance for Extraordinary Ability Visas
- Employee Spotlight: Visa Services Coordinator Yvonne Grist
- Obama Immigration Case in the U.S. Supreme Court
- H-1B Basics: Public Access File
- Brazil Temporarily Waives Visa Requirements for Travelers
- H-1B Basics
- Aloha, HIFA Visa Pilot Program
- The Biggest Business Immigration Law Developments of 2015
- L-1 and H-1B Supplemental Fees Increase
- Year-End Border Recap
- Tackle Holiday Travel with Ease
- The K-1 Visa Explained
- Visa Waiver Program May Soon Have New Restrictions
- DOS discontinues visa page inserts in U.S. passports in 2016
- Beyond the Border: A United States-Canada Joint Declaration
- What visitors and foreign nationals need to know about driving in the United States
- Creating a Special Space
- Getting TD visas for your family
- How to Apply to Become a Member of the NEXUS Program
- “Qualifying Entity” Issues in L-1 Cases
- Despite Recent Upgrades, Visa Processing Delays Continue
- USCIS Changes Filing Addresses for Certain Form I-140s Requesting Premium Processing Service
- DHS to Create Parole Program for Filipino WWII Veterans
- USCIS Guidance on Paying the N-400 Naturalization Application Fee With a Credit Card
- How does not registering for the selective service affect a naturalization application?
- BIL Lawyers Speak at AILA Conference
- Partner Jennifer Behm Interviewed by WBFO 88.7 In Segment, “You & the Law: Staying Here For a Job”
- USCIS Expands Efforts to Highlight Naturalization in Light of Citizenship Day
- The Federal Real ID Program Will Toughen Identity Requirements for Travelers in 2016
- UPDATE: Changes Coming to Visa Bulletin, Will Impact Individuals Awaiting Permanent Residency Applications
- MyE-Verify Expands Services and Introduces Spanish-Language Capability
- Recent OPT Ruling May Help Speed Up New Regulations from the Obama Administration
- USCIS Announces Plans to Implement Security Enhancements to the Visa Waiver Program
- Tips for a Successful Visa Interview
- A Busy Summer at the Border for BIL
- Meet Attorney Gabriella Agostinelli!
- USCIS Issues Final H-1B Simeio Guidance
- Meet Attorney Jennifer Behm!
- Celebrating Berardi Immigration Law’s 10-Year Anniversary
- USCIS Resuming Premium Processing for H-1B Extensions
- U.S. Embassy in Cuba to Reopen
- Case Study: Same-Sex Couple Successfully Obtains Green Card
- USCIS Issues Warning Regarding Caller ID Scam
- Notifying USCIS of a Change of Address
- Visa System Issues Have Been Resolved
- Supreme Court Ruling Granting Same-Sex Marriage Rights in All States May Help Immigrant Couples
- I-9 Tips for Employers
- Visa Issues Continue as Experts Try to Restore System
- Client Success Story: Fichman Furniture
- Worldwide Delays in Passport and Visa Processing
- How Visitors to the U.S. Can Bring Domestic or Personal Servants
- H-4 Dependent Spouses May Now Apply for Employment Authorization
- USCIS Issues Guidance on Simeio Rule for H-1B Relocated Workers
- Reduce Summer Travel Times with the Global Entry Program
- Important: USCIS to Temporarily Halt Premium Processing for H-1B Extensions
- Enlisting ‘Dreamers’ into the United States Army
- CBP Will Now Adjudicate Dependent Classifications for Same Sex Couples
- Berardi Immigration Law’s Busy Month at the Border
- Update: USCIS has Completed Data Entry for FY 2016 H-1B Petitions
- The U.S. Government Has the Right to Search Your Electronic Devices at the Border
- Visa Fees Waived for 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games
- Managing Partner Rosanna Berardi featured in Lawyer Monthly
- H-1B Cap Premium Processing to Begin on April 27
- USCIS Receives Record Number of H-1B Petitions for Fiscal Year 2016
- Overview of the Same-Sex Marriage Process
- Citizenship and Integration Grant Program Accepting Applications
- Five Tropical Locations You Can Visit Without a U.S. Passport
- Advance Parole for DACA/DAPA Does Not Forge Path to Citizenship
- USCIS Releases Proposed L-1B Specialized Knowledge Guidance Memo
- BIL’s First Quarter Border Activity
- Immigration for Same-Sex Partners: Frequently Asked Questions
- How Do I Obtain an ITIN?
- What is the Difference Between the FEIN and ITIN?
- What Do I Need to Know About Form I-9?
- Berardi Immigration Law Featured in Buffalo Law Journal
- Spring Break Travel Tips for International Students
- What You Need to Know About the Possible Homeland Security Shutdown
- DHS Extending Eligibility for Employment Authorization to Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses of H-1B Nonimmigrants
- Addressing Frequently Asked H-1B Questions
- Tips on Locating and Printing Automated Form I-94 and Travel History
- Vermont Service Center Biometric Notices Delayed Due to System Issues
- USCIS Issues Notice Detailing the Next Steps of the Executive Actions on Immigration
- What is a RCMP Record?
- How Does Alcohol Abuse Effect Inadmissibility to the United States?
- NVC Now Accepting Nonimmigrant Visa Inquiries
- Understanding the Implications of a Pardon
- Department of Homeland Security Considers Implementing ‘Known Employer’ Pilot Program
- Canadian Admissibility Issues and Past Criminal Convictions — Part 3: Multiple Old Crimes
- Canadian Admissibility Issues and Past Criminal Convictions — Part 2: The Petty Offense Exception
- Canadian Admissibility Issues and Past Criminal Convictions — Part 1: The Effect of Juvenile Delinquency on U.S. Admissibility
- Department of Homeland Security Releases Year-end Statistics
- CBP Launches Border Wait Time App
- U.S. to Restore Full Relations with Cuba
- Tips to Help Prepare for Your Biometrics Appointment
- The E-2 Visa: Entering the U.S. as an Investor
- Foreign National Students Must Proceed With Caution When Volunteering or Accepting Unpaid Internships
- DHS Designates Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone
- Explaining Form I-797 and Its Many Variations
- Executive Orders on Immigration Impact High-skilled Businesses and Workers
- The Executive Orders on Immigration: What You Need to Know
- Stay Safe with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
- USCIS Website Offers a Brand New Look and Enhanced Features
- U.S. and China Extending Visa Validity Periods for Select Categories
- USCIS Celebrates Veterans Day with Naturalization Ceremonies
- Busy Winter Travel Season Expected to Delay Passport Processing Times
- USCIS Declares ‘Mother’ and ‘Parent’ No Longer Requires Genetic Relationship
- An Interview with Original Peace Bridge NAFTA Officer Samuel Tiranno
- Recapping Berardi Immigration Law’s Busy Week at the Border
- CBP Addresses Many Interesting Points at AILA’s Annual Canada/U.S. Border Immigration Conference
- Rosanna Berardi to Present at AILA’s 6th Annual Canada/U.S. Border Immigration Conference
- Enhanced Ebola Screening to Commence in U.S. Airports
- Diversity Visa Program Registration Now Open
- Phasing to ‘Next Generation’ NEXUS Kiosks has Begun
- Vaccination Waivers Available on Medical or Moral Grounds
- U.S. Military Announces Certain DACA Recipients May Now Serve Under MAVNI
- Optimized Processing Available at Select U.S. Ports of Entry
- Remembering the Jay Treaty on Native American Day
- Celebrating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day in the United States
- Traveling Overseas With Fido? Quirky Rules May Have Pet Owners Growling
- What You May Not Know About the Affidavit of Support
- How a New Passport Validity Rule Could Ruin Your Vacation
- Mandatory PERM Password Change Alert
- Don’t be Caught Off Guard by New Visa Fees
- What is the Visa Bulletin?
- CBP Announces New Mobile Passport Control App
- Heed Immigration Rules When Hiring Foreign Employees
- U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs Releases Information Regarding CCD Performance Issues
- DOS and CBP May Waive Nonimmigrant Visa Requirements for Those Affected by CCD Outages
- An ACD is Not an Admission of Guilt in New York State
- Examining the Freedom of Information Act — Part 3 of 3
- Examining the Freedom of Information Act and the FOIA Request – Part 2 of 3
- Examining the Freedom of Information Act — Part 1 of 3
- What You Need to Know to Pass Your Naturalization Test
- What are My Options if I Can’t Attend My Biometrics Appointment?
- O-1B Visa: Not Just for ‘Traditional’ Artists
- Important Passport Safety Tips for Travelers
- USCIS Celebrates Independence Day by Inducting 9,000 New Citizens
- What the World Cup is Teaching Us About Citizenship
- Notice to U.S. Visa Applicants in Paris, France: Expect Delays
- What is the SB-1 Visa (aka Returning Resident Visa)?
- L-1 Visa Holders Can Request L-2 Status for Spouses and Dependents
- Glossary of Immigration Terms May Help You Better Understand the Process
- Secretary of Homeland Security Announces Process for DACA Renewal
- Bringing Pets Into the United States Requires Careful Planning
- Peace Bridge Construction Project Approved
- Nonimmigrant Visa Appointments in Canada Restricted in Summer 2014
- Enhanced Border Security Plans Include New Biometric Technologies
- USCIS Changes Policy on Validity of Medical Form I-693
- Having an Immigration Lawyer Handle Your Case is a Good Idea
- Some Visitors to the U.S. may be Visa Exempt
- Proposed Rule Changes for Work Authorization and H4 Dependents
- TN Visas and L Visas at Northern Border are Subject of AILA/CBP Meeting
- Memorial Day Weekend Border Crossing Tips
- Does Your Nonimmigrant Status Require an Employment Authorization Document?
- New CBP Webpage Offers Access to I-94 Travel Records
- Become a Trusted Traveler in Time for Peak Travel Season
- Examining Immediate Relatives and Green Card Sponsorships for Immigration Purposes
- Government Approves Thousands of New Border Agents
- As We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, We Reexamine Our Immigration Relationship with Mexico
- Berardi Immigration Law Recaps Recent Border-crossing Activities
- Unannounced Workplace Site Inspections Expanded to Include L-1 Employers
- Becoming a U.S. Citizen Carries Numerous Advantages
- Canadian Border Services Agency Announces NEXUS Kiosk Changes
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers are Dedicated to Keeping Us Safe
- Need for H-1B Visa Lottery Reignites Call for Immigration Reform
- Taking a Closer Look at Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas
- H-1B Petitions are in the Hands of USCIS … So Now What?
- Resident Nonimmigrant Population Report Provides Interesting Data
- Visa Fraud and Abuse Can Have Serious Consequences
- Are All Workers Required to Have a Social Security Number?
- A Busy Week of NAFTA Petitions at the U.S.-Canada Border
- Tips on Avoiding Immigration Scams
- USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of Fiscal Year 2014
- Spring Cleaning During H-1B Cap Season
- Chile Now Included in Visa Waiver Program
- Examining ‘Specialized Knowledge’ and its Impact on Employee Transfers
- Comparing the Features of H-1B and L-1 Applications
- U.K. Caution Issue has U.S. Immigration Implications
- Federal offices closed? USCIS provides guidance on rescheduling
- Weekly Recap: Complicated Border Cases Resolved
- U.S. Income Taxes: Are Canadians Required to Pay?
- Border Issues Resolved with Assistance from Berardi Immigration Law
- Naturalization Ceremonies: Celebrating Presidents’ Day the Right Way
- Denied Entry Due to Prior Criminal Conviction? Nonimmigrant Waiver May be the Answer
- New Form, Instructions for Naturalization
- U.S. Department of State Explains Terrorism Designations
- Immigration-related Issues Brought to Closure at Peace Bridge
- Justin Bieber's Deportation: Will Pop Star Have to Face the Music?
- Justin Bieber's Deportation: Will Pop Star Have to Face the Music?
- Policy Regarding Criminal Cautions and Visas is Clarified
- Berardi Immigration Law Assists Canadian Clients with U.S. Work Authorization Issues
- Delving Deeper Into H-1B for Specialized Workers
- Don’t Delay! H-1B Season is Upon Us
- What to expect: Immigration Law Changes in 2014
- 2013 Immigration Recap
- Holiday Border Crossing Tips
- U.S. Citizenship for Active Duty Military
- Green Cards for U.S. Military Family Members
- H-1B Compliance Counts – Be Informed!
- How do arrests, convictions or cautions impact U.S. visa eligibility?
- Humanitarian Parole may be available when in urgent need to enter the U.S.
- Reentry to U.S. with an expired visa is possible in certain circumstances
- Avoiding Erroneous Overstay Violations
- Understanding Form I-129 Export Control Compliance Section
- The Government Shutdown Continues – Day 2
- Government Shutdown Impacts on Immigration
- How will a government shutdown impact immigration to the U.S.?
- Back to school…F-1 Fact or Fiction
- Don't Rely on USCIS Processing Times
- USCIS warns of new "Caller ID Spoofing" Scam
- Presenting your TN application at the border
- BIL Busy at the Border Helping Individuals Work in the U.S.
- Entry guidance for same-sex couples at U.S. ports of entry
- NEXUS Mid-Year Report
- State Department Announces Temporary Shut Down of Numerous Embassies and Consulates
- Automated I-94 Card Pointers
- Supreme Court strikes down DOMA – how does this affect immigration and same sex couples?
- AILA President Laura Lichter discusses "next steps" in obtaining same-sex immigration benefits
- Secretary of Homeland Security issues Statement on Supreme Court DOMA Ruling
- LGBT Safety, Immigration and Travel Issues (Part One of Three)
- Canadian Electronic Passports
- Why can it take so long to get a nonimmigrant visa appointment abroad?
- H-1B visas – Fact or Ficton
- How to get a copy of your electronic I-94 card
- Beyond the Border Program Enters Phase 2
- BIL Immigration Attorneys Assist Clients with TN and L-1A visa applications at the Peace Bridge
- CIR Ready to Hit Senate Floor
- Traveling While in the H-1B Cap-Gap Period
- A Busy and Successful Week at the Peace Bridge
- New Revised Form I-9
- Automatic Visa Revalidation for Entry to the U.S.
- Possible New "Toll" Fee for U.S. Border Crossings
- Possible New "Toll" Fee for U.S. Border Crossings
- Can Lingerie and Condoms Keep You Out of the U.S.?
- New Customer Identity Verification to begin at USCIS Field Offices
- Do You Feel Lucky? USCIS Announces H-1B Lottery
- Court Limits Laptop Searches at U.S. Border
- If you ever enter the U.S. – you should read this!
- Sequester expected to impact travel to and from the U.S.
- Part 4 of 4: U.S. Tax Requirements for Green Card Holders
- Spring into Good News
- Part 2 of 4: U.S. Tax Implications for Canadians Doing Business in the U.S.
- U.S. Immigration and Tax Consequences (Part 1 of 4)
- LGBT Immigration Issues (Part Two of Three)
- B Visa Offers One Option for Same-Sex Couples (Part Three of Three)
- Success at the Peace Bridge
- Saluting "Oscar," Berardi Immigration Law awards the "Immies"
- Agents as O-1 Sponsors
- O-2 Visas are NOT "Jr. O-1s"
- Citizenship Dreams Come True this President's Day
- "The Forgotten in Buffalo" – WGRZ Interviews Rosanna Berardi
- "The Forgotten in Buffalo" – WGRZ Interviews Rosanna Berardi
- O is for the Oscars and O-1 visas
- BREAKING NEWS – Bipartisan Framework for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
- We the People … Will LGBT Couples Get a Shot at Green Cards?
- 2013 Goal – Expand your Canadian business into the U.S.
- Year End Review of Waivers
- U.S.-Canada Visa and Immigration Information-Sharing Agreement
- Year End Review of the L-1 Category
- Year End Review of the TN Category
- Planning to apply for your visa by the end of the year? Schedule an appointment early!
- Tools to Help Foreign Entrepreneurial Businesses in U.S.
- Management Consultant TN is a Closely Scrutinized Visa Category
- How to De-Stress your Holiday Border Crossing
- L-1A Status Granted to Canadian Exec Opening New Office in NYC
- USCIS Offers Special Immigration Benefits to Military Personnel
- Information released with your FOIA request
- Some USCIS Services Temporarily Suspended Post-Sandy
- Administrative Processing "Waiting Game" Can Lead to Frustration
- Rosanna Berardi on Employment Visas – Buffalo Law Journal Oct. 11, 2012
- New CBP/USCIS Inspection Procedures for Trucks Crossing Peace Bridge
- How will the Beyond the Border Implementation Affect You?
- How are Federal Agencies Responding to Phase-Out of I-94 Card?
- Fact or Fiction for B-2 Visitors
- Case Study: Get Me to the Church On Time!
- Heightened Security Measures in Place in Wake of Multiple U.S. Embassy Attacks
- Remembering
- September 9, 2012 Marks Effective Date of Historic U.S./Russia Visa Agreement
- Don't Let Surprises at the Border Squash Your Holiday Fun
- Back to School Brings Changes for Some "Student Visa" Holders
- Noncitizen Pharmacists Win Big Decision in New York State
- CBP Mulls Elimination of I-94 Card
- The "Obvious" Visa Category is Not Always the Correct Visa Category
- Deferred Action is NOT a path to Citizenship
- Nonimmigrant Visa Options for Nurses
- Will Your Tattoo Keep You Out of the U.S.?
- B-1 in Lieu of H-1B May Be Temporary Solution for Some Foreign Workers
- TRAVEL TIP: Global Entry Kiosks Allow Certain Travelers to Bypass CBP Inspections
- L-1 visa issued smoothly despite substantial increases in RFEs and Denials
- London Embassy Reminds Travellers of Limited Availability of NIV Appointments
- IMMIGRATION UPDATE – USCIS Announces FY2012 H-1B Cap Reached
- Q. and A. Obtaining a Green Card for a Child Born Abroad
- USCIS Launches "ELIS" an Online Immigration System
- Myths Regarding the Adjustment of Status Process
- Understanding Overstay, Out-of-Status and Unlawful Presence
- Common Misconceptions Regarding Visa and Status
- DHS Expands List of STEM Degree Programs
- U.S. and Canada Announce Plans to Increase Benefits Under Nexus
- Case Study: Canadian Professional Secures TN Status after Surrendering Green Card
- CBP Testing Ways to Decrease Wait Times at Border
- Commuting to the U.S. as a Green Card Holder
- How Much Does it Cost to File a Waiver Application?
- TN Status for Nutritionists
- Peace Bridge Celebrates 75 Years
- How do I obtain U.S. Citizenship?
- Common Misconceptions Regarding Visa and Status
- The Nonimmigrant Process: Condensed
- Global Entry Program to be made Permanent
- US Customs Begins Rolling Out Pre-clearance Kiosks at Canadian Airports
- What is a Crime of Moral Turpitude?
- "Ready Lane" at Peace Bridge Speeds Inspection Process
- "Ready Lane" at Peace Bridge Speeds Inspection Process
- My Conviction has been Pardoned. Why am I still Inadmissible?
- CIS Now Accepting H-1B Petitions for FY 2013
- Easing the Nonimmigrant Visa Application Process
- Authority of CBP Agents: Oh Yes They Can!
- Traveling with Children
- One Year Admission to the U.S. for Unmarried Domestic Partners
- Irish Immigration
- Government Revises Secure Communities Deportation Guidelines
- Rep. Zoe Lofgren Introduces IDEA Act of 2011
- 2,400 Convicted Criminal Aliens and Fugitives Arrested by ICE in National Enforcement Operation
- 1,000 Additional I-9 Audits Served on Employers for Fiscal Year 2011
- Michigan Plans New Measures to Attract Skilled Business Migrants
- Total H-1B Cap Count Reaches 25,400
- Alabama Governor Signs Immigration Bill into Law
- Rights Groups File Federal Lawsuit Challenging Georgia Immigration Law
- Using false documents to gain employment leads to 11 arrests on Colorado Dairy Farm
- E-Verify may expand to include driver's data for checking worker status
- With Electronic System for Travel Authorization in Place, Program Risks Still Need to be Addressed
- USCIS Enhancements to EB-5 Visa Processing Aimed at Job Creation
- Immigration Court Problems Addressed in Senate Judiciary Hearing
- Supreme Court Upholds Law Penalizing Illegal Immigrant Hiring
- Several States Push Aside Immigration Bills as Legislative Session Draws to Close
- Senators Reintroduces Federal DREAM Act
- Obama Administration Outlines 21st Century Immigration Law Reform Plan
- Trusted Traveler Programs Reach Million Member Milestone
- Georgia’s Governor Signs Arizona-Style Immigration Enforcement Law
- 2008 I-9 Interim Rule to Become Final May 16, 2011
- A government shutdown? How might it effect you?
- Employer Update: H-1B cap season for FY2012 begins April 1
- Case Study: Elderly Woman Turned Away at Border, Later Admitted
- Beyond the Border
- Biometrics Based Alien Tracking System Coming Soon
- What is a Criminal or Nonimmigrant Waiver?
- TN Status for Dentists
- Management and Security along the U.S. and Canadian Border
- Transgender Individuals: Adjudication of Immigration Benefits
- Persistence Pays Off
- The H-2B Category: A Brief Overview
- Is the U.S. Truly "Open for Business"?
- Case Study: L-1B Previously Denied at Service Center Later Approved
- CIS Rolls Out New Notices of Action (Form I-797C)
- Statistics on U.S. Naturalization
- Statistics on Lawful Permanent Resident Status
- Fees for Consular Services Set to Change Effective April 13, 2012
- Sales People as Business Visitors to the U.S.
- Visa Services to be Limited at U.S. Embassy in London
- Imposter Arrested at Peace Bridge
- Job Duties of a TSA Officer
- Job Duties of a CIS Information Officer
- Job Duties of a CIS Adjudications Officer
- Holiday Weekend Border Crossing Refresher
- CBP Ensures you don't Bug your Sweetheart on Valentines Day
- Job Duties of an ICE Agent
- Specialty Workers (H-1B)
- Job Duties of a CBP Officer
- The Faces Within the Department of Homeland Security
- Immigration Court Scheduling
- Removal Proceedings Basic Terms
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