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- Category: Berardi News
- Category: Enter The US
- Exemption from the 6-Month Passport Validity Rule
- Illegal Border Crossings: #1 Issue in 2024
- How Do Non-Canadians Apply for a Nonimmigrant Waiver?
- Thanksgiving Travel Tips
- DHS Adds Israel to List of Eligible Countries for Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
- Form I-601 FAQ
- Visa Dropbox Appointment: Everything You Need to Know
- Unveiling the Refugee, Asylum, and Migrant Reality
- Deemed Rehabilitation: Do You Qualify?
- Explore the U.S. – Vaccine Mandate Lifted (At Last)
- How to Check USCIS Case Status Online
- Everything You Need to Know About Automatic Revalidation of Nonimmigrant Visas
- What is ESTA and How do I Apply?
- How To Schedule a Nonimmigrant Visa Interview
- When Will the U.S. Drop the Vaccine Requirement?
- Canadian Travel to the US: The Myth of the 180-Day Rule
- What Is An I-94 Record & Why Is It So Important?
- Getting Closer: U.S. Vaccine Requirement May be Ending Soon
- This Requirement To Enter The U.S. Has Been Extended
- DHS’s Public Charge Final Rule Goes Into Effect
- Preparation & Delay in Lifting Title 42 at the Southwest Border
- Not Vaccinated? What Does That Mean at the Border?
- The Real Reason for NEXUS Delays
- What are B Visas?
- Help is On the Way for U.S. Visa Appointments!
- Immigration Consequences of Being Sentenced to a Conditional Discharge in New York
- Will the U.S. Drop the Vaccination Requirement?
- Does my criminal history make me inadmissible to the U.S.?
- FAQ on Advance Parole
- Can You Imagine Waiting 2 Years to See Your Mother? | How Can We Fix US Immigration? | Ep. 5
- What’s the Deal with US Passports?
- Time Frame Extended for Uniting for Ukraine Parolees: Compliance with Medical Screening and Attestation
- CBP Announces End of Use of Expired U.S. Passports for the Direct Return to the United States
- Fourth of July Travel Tips
- A Warning for Summer Travelers
- Canadian Visitors Interested in Extending Their Stay in the United States
- U.S. Drops Covid Testing Requirement for International Travelers
- Memorial Day Travel Tips
- If You’re Trying to Get a NEXUS Card
- DHS Planning to End Title 42
- DHS Announces How to Apply for the “Uniting for Ukraine” Program
- What is Uniting for Ukraine?
- Biden Administration Announces New “Uniting for Ukraine” Program
- Finally Here: TPS Eligibility for Ukrainians in U.S.
- Re-Entry Permits: Keeping your Green Card during Long Term Travels
- CBP Announces NEXUS/FAST Enrollment Centers are Reopening
- Stop Praying for Ukraine: Demand Action Now!
- Testing & Vaccine Requirements for Entering the U.S.
- Summary of President Biden’s Immigration Policy Changes in 2021
- Client Approval: Iranian Canadian Denied Multiple Times at U.S. Border
- Tips for Canadian Snowbirds!
- Client Approval: E-2 Treaty Investor for UK TV Producer
- CBP Partners with Carnival Cruise Line to introduce facial biometrics at Port of New Orleans
- Vaccination Requirements for Entry to U.S. by Air
- Update: Vaccination Requirements for Entry to U.S. by Land or Ferry
- Travel Restrictions on Multiple African Nations Have Been Rescinded
- 4 Things You Should Do at Your Immigration Interview
- Top 10 Travel Tips Recommended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Crossing the Border: New Medical Exam 60 Day Rule Suspension
- Good News: Passports Can Be Filed Online
- New Rules for Air Travelers Entering the United States
- Strengthened U.S. Travel Restrictions Begin Due to the Omicron Variant
- Canadians No Longer Need Covid Test to Re-Enter Canada!
- Biden Administration Issues New Travel Ban from Certain African Nations Among Omicron Variant Concerns
- DHS Announces Streamlined Processing for Afghan Nationals as They Resettle in the U.S.
- U.S. NEXUS Enrollment Centers Open Nov. 29
- Now is a Good Time to Apply for a Nonimmigrant Waiver
- Technology & Immigration: New App Aims to Make Visa Applications Easier
- The Department of Homeland Security’s New Rules for Non-Citizen Land Travel
- Here Are the Rules for Canadians Traveling by Land Into the U.S.
- Rules for Air Travelers Coming Into the U.S. Starting Nov. 8
- U.S. Details New Plans for Air Travel for Foreign Nationals Starting Next Month
- Policy Update: President Biden issues Global Travel Proclamation detailing New COVID-19 Requirements for Air Travel
- Crossing the Border: E-SAFE for Expired Nonimmigrant Waivers
- Will You Need a Covid Test to Return to Canada? The U.S. Land Border Opens Nov. 8 for Canadians!
- BREAKING: Canadians: Which Vaccines for U.S. Travel? Are Mixed Vaccines Okay?
- BREAKING: White House announces fully vaccinated foreign visitors can enter the U.S. beginning November 8
- BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Side of Canadian Border to Re-Open to Vaccinated Travelers in November
- Biden Administration will Require International Travelers to Show Proof of Vaccination from Approved Sources once Travel Ban Lifted
- Which Vaccines are Authorized for Travel to the U.S.?
- Federal Judge Rules US Cannot Stop Issuing Visas During Travel Bans
- U.S. District Court finds the U.S. Department of State acted improperly in suspending visa issuance based on the Regional Ban Proclamations
- Major Changes for Canadians Flying Into the United States
- Crossing the Border: Updates to the H-1B Category
- Why Is The Border Still Closed For Canadians?
- U.S. Government announces relaxed restrictions for vaccinated international travelers starting this November
- Crossing the Border: Vaccinations & Testing Requirements for U.S. Entry
- DHS will continue Temporary Protected Status Designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
- Client Approval: Admission Period vs. Approval Period
- Crossing the Border: What’s Going On With NEXUS?
- A Warning for U.S. Work Permit Holders
- Canadians: Watch This Video Before You Travel
- DNA Collection by US Agencies
- Crossing the Border: e-SAFE
- NIEs Automatically Extended for 12 Months
- A Path Forward for the Canadian Border?
- Phased Reopening to the US-Canadian Border
- Update: Current COVID-19 Travel Restrictions for Travel to the U.S. & National Interest Exceptions
- President Biden’s Immigration Initiatives during his First 100 Days in Office
- Guidance for Lawful Permanent Residents having issues returning to the U.S. due to COVID-19
- Canada Border Services Agency announces changes for NEXUS members
- The Biden Administration Allows Nonimmigrant Visa Ban to Expire
- New York State Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, CBP warns New Yorkers still cannot cross Border with Marijuana
- Submitting a Petition at the US/Canada Border (TN/L-1)
- Current Status of Immigrant Visa Processing at Embassies & Consulates
- Things to Consider when Attending Interviews with USCIS in the wake of COVID-19
- Breaking News: International Travelers will need to Receive a Negative COVID-19 test before flying to the U.S.
- Top Items on President-Elect Biden’s Immigration To-Do List in 2021
- Changes to US & Canadian Immigration in 2021
- B-1 Business Visitors
- DOS Proposes Ending the “B-1 in Lieu of H” Visa Policy
- COVID-19 & Its Impact On Nonimmigrant Waiver Applications
- DOS Issues Update on Court Order Regarding Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Pose a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market
- New York State’s Quarantine Rules for International Travelers
- USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Certain Agency Requests
- B-1 Visa Permissible Sales Activities
- Canadian Border Remains Closed Until September 21, 2020: What You Need to Know
- Extending B-2 Status in light of Covid-19
- DOS Guidance on National Interest Exceptions to Visa Bans Under Presidential Proclamations
- Ban on Trusted Traveler Programs Reversed for New Yorkers
- Humanitarian Parole Request Case Summary: Funeral
- Humanitarian Parole Request Case Summary
- ICE Rescinds Modifications to Temporary Exemptions for International Students Taking Online Courses
- Department of State Confirms Phased Resumption of Visa Services via Tweet
- White House Amends Order Suspending Entry of Foreign Nationals Under Certain Work Visa
- Canada Day is approaching! Can I Travel to Canada?
- US/Canada Border Update (June 25, 2020)
- New Executive Order Suspends Entry of Foreign Nationals Who “Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market”
- Guide to Traveling to the U.S. During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Current State of TN & L-1 Applications at the Canadian Border
- Canada Exempts Immediate Family Members of Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents from Travel Restrictions
- Temporary Closure of Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment Centers Extended
- U.S. Travel Ban Exemption for Professional Athletes Announced
- Restrictions for Non-Essential Travel Extended at U.S./Canadian Border for 30 More Days
- DHS Extends REAL ID Enforcement Deadline
- USCIS Announces What to Do If a Foreign National Cannot Depart the US Due to COVID-19
- Immigration Updates from USCIS, CBP, DOS, and DOL due to COVID-19
- Canada’s Mandatory Travel Quarantine: What You Need to Know
- Berardi on Spectrum News r.e. Coronavirus
- Breaking: “Essential Travel” for US/Canada Border Defined
- COVID-19 & US Immigration
- H and L Status Employees and COVID-19
- Breaking News: U.S. Suspends Entry of Individuals Who Have Recently Visited 26 European Countries
- NY Attorney General to Sue Over New DHS Policy Suspending Trusted Traveler Programs for NY Residents
- President Trump Expands Travel Ban 3.0 Adding Six New Countries
- Department of State Issues New Rules Restricting Entry for Pregnant Women
- New Executive Order Suspends Entry of Certain Persons Connected with Certain Industries in Iran
- CBP Begins Pilot Program to Collect DNA from Some Migrants
- Iranian Nationals Undergoing Increased Scrutiny at Ports of Entry
- What to Expect When Crossing the Border
- B Visa: What is it? What can you do with it?
- Back to School: Tips for International Students
- Client of the Month: JL
- Legalization of Marijuana in Canada and its Implications for Cross-border Travel
- How Admitting to Past Use of Marijuana May Affect Your Entry to the U.S.
- The Benefits of Obtaining a NEXUS Card
- Periodic Border Crossers & L-1 Status
- Immigration under the Trump Administration: Fact or Fiction?
- Immigration Tips for Canadian Snowbirds in the U.S.
- How to Prepare for your Border Appointment
- Dos & Don’ts of US Border Crossing
- Category: Green Cards
- National Interest Waivers & the Matter of Dhanasar Case
- Green Card Backlogs & the Visa Bulletin: Breaking Down the Basics for Employment-based Applicants
- NIW vs. PERM Labor Certification: Differences, Pros & Cons
- National Interest Waiver: Everything You Need to Know
- National Interest Waiver Explained: Self-Petition For a Green Card Without an Employer
- Requesting Congressional Intervention
- Navigating Name Changes in Marriage-Based Green Card Applications: A Detailed Guide
- Responding to Employment-Based Visa Green Card Requests for Evidence (RFEs)
- Alert: What the Impending Government Shutdown Means for Immigration
- USCIS Issues New Guidance for EB-1 Category
- Common Questions about Traveling During the Naturalization Process
- What Can I Expect at My Naturalization Testing and Interview?
- Visa Bulletin Retrogressions Explained
- Navigating the Marriage/Immigration Process
- USCIS Removes 60-Day Rule for Medical Exam Form
- USCIS Removes 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693
- Client Approval: EB-1A
- Immigration Lawyer Explains How to Use Green Card Job Portability
- CSPA Age Calculation Update
- USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Conditional Permanent Residents with a Pending Form I-751
- New Designs Roll Out for Green Cards & Employment Authorization Documents
- USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Conditional Permanent Residents with Pending I-751 or I-829
- USCIS Advises Family-Based I-485 Applicants to Include I-693 at the Time of Filing to Potentially Speed Up Processing Time
- Premium Processing Expansions for Certain Visas
- Client Approval: Naturalization
- USCIS Automatically Extends Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants
- Vaccination Requirements for a Green Card
- Canadian Immigration: Marriage-Based Green Cards
- I’m on an H-1B and Have a Pending Green Card. I’ve Been Laid Off. What Are my Options?
- Can I Get Deported if I have a Green Card?
- PERM Processing Times
- What Do Tech Layoffs Mean for Individuals in the U.S. on a Work Visa?
- When to Start the PERM Process: Current Processing Delays
- Immigrant Visa Processing & Adjustment of Status Applications
- USCIS Removes Barriers to Naturalization for Applicants with Disabilities
- Schedule A Green Card for Nurses
- The 1-Step Marriage-Based Green Card Process
- The Visa Bulletin Explained
- USCIS Extending Green Card Validity for I-90 Applicants
- USCIS to Implement Next Phase of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 & EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
- U.S. Immigration Authorities to Use Up Extra Employment Based Green Cards
- Naturalization Based on Marriage
- PERM: Can an Employer Sponsor a Family Member’s Green Card?
- Relationship Evidence for a Marriage-Based Green Card
- Everything You Need to Know About Commuter Green Cards
- Client Approval: Timeline for Marriage-Based Green Card
- What is the PERM Notice of Filing?
- Client Approval: Marriage-Based Green Card
- Green Cards & Dual Intent
- N-400 & Green Card Renewal
- USCIS Recommends Sending in Medical Exams Upfront for Employment-Based AOS Applicant
- PERM Green Cards & The Mobile Workforce
- Relinquishing Your Green Card and How It May Affect Your Social Security Eligibility
- Do You Need a Lawyer for Marriage-based Green Cards?
- Good Faith Recruitment for PERM Green Card Cases
- How to Move from Canada to the U.S.
- Client Approval: I-751 + N-400 for Spouse of U.S. Citizen
- USCIS Opens a New Lockbox Facility
- Crossing the Border: Form I-751 Processing Times
- How to Replace a Stolen or Lost Green Card
- 3 Key Things to Consider Before Starting the PERM Process
- I-130 Processing Times
- USCIS Has Extended Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
- Congratulations, You’re a U.S. Citizen!
- Immigration Help for Those Affected by Natural Disasters
- Oh No, a PERM Audit! Now What?
- Prevailing Wage for PERM Determination
- USCIS Settlement Is Good News For L-1 And H-1B Visa Spouses
- What do I need to do after becoming a U.S. citizen?
- How Long Will It Take To Get A Green Card?
- An In-Depth Look at the COVID Vaccination Requirements for Immigrant Medical Examinations
- Documenting Employment and Skills Experience for PERM Cases
- Medical Exams & Vaccinations for U.S. Green Card Applicants
- USCIS Confirms Form I-693 Medical Examination Edition Date is Determined by Civil Surgeon’s Signature Date
- How To Get A Green Card
- Virtual Zoom Weddings for Partners Living in Different Countries: Are They Recognized under U.S. Immigration Laws?
- Green Card vs. Citizenship: Should You Keep Your Green Card or Become a U.S. Citizen?
- CDC Requires COVID-19 Vaccination for Most Green Card Applicants Beginning October 1
- The Name Change Process for Naturalized Citizens
- What to do if you lost your Green Card but you’re eligible to Naturalize
- The Visa Bulletin: Final Action Dates vs. Dates for Filing
- EB-2 National Interest Waiver Green Cards
- Breakdown of Biden’s Immigration Bill to Congress
- Biden Administration Closes Chapter on Trump-era “Public Charge” Rule
- President Biden Revokes Proclamation 10014, Lifting Trump’s Ban on Green Cards
- USCIS Issues Updated Guidance Regarding the Educational Requirements for Naturalization
- DHS Final Rule Provides for Automatic 180 Extension of Work Authorization for Certain Categories when EAD Renewal Received
- USCIS will Replace the Sticker Issued to Permanent Residents Extending the Validity of their Green Cards
- 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
- Vaccination Waivers Available on Medical or Moral Grounds
- 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
- The Broken System: How Washington Politicians are Failing at Addressing Illegal Immigration
- USCIS Updates Guidance and Clarifies Policy on Family-Based Conditional Permanent Residence
- How to Move from Canada to the USA
- FAQ: Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
- USCIS Launches New Online Change of Address Tool
- USCIS Exempts Form I-539 Biometric Services Fee for All Applicants
- 472,000 Venezuelan Migrants now eligible for TPS
- USCIS Updates “Sought to Acquire” Requirement Under the CSPA
- What is the Definition of a Child According to U.S. Immigration Law?
- DHS Modernizes the Cuban and Haitian Family Reunification Processes
- New Pathways for Stateless Individuals
- Temporary Protected Status Reinstated & Extended for 4 Countries
- How to Check USCIS Processing Times
- What is the Visa Bulletin?
- USCIS Announces Mail Delivery Process for Receiving an ADIT Stamp
- How to Apply for a U.S. Passport: A Step-by-Step Guide
- The Sinema-Tillis Immigration Proposal
- What You Need to Know About the CBP’s DNA Collection Program
- Naturalization & Registering with the Selective Service System
- Extension of Temporary Waiver of 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693
- E-2 Visas: The Money Trail
- DHS Issues Regulation to Preserve and Fortify DACA
- Tips for Parents Crossing the Border with Their Children
- USCIS Updates Public Charge Resources Webpage
- How to Obtain a U.S. Driver’s License as a Nonimmigrant or Immigrant
- DHS Announces Registration Process for Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan
- USCIS Will Be Implementing a Risk-Based Approach to Conditional Permanent Resident Interviews
- USCIS Announces New Efforts to Reduce Backlogs
- USCIS Announces New Online Filing Procedures for DACA Renewals
- Biden Administration Extends Relief to Afghans in the US
- USCIS Updates Guidance on Employment Authorization for E and L Visa Spouses
- Biden Administration Expected to Issue New DACA Guidelines
- U.S. Passports Boast New Look & Enhanced Security Features
- Major Settlement Will Change How USCIS Adjudicates Work Permits for Nonimmigrant Spouses
- USCIS Commemorates Veterans Day with Special Naturalization Ceremonies
- Crossing the Border: Derivative Citizenship
- Citizenship Application Backlog More than Doubles from 2015 to 2020
- In celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, USCIS welcomes 21,000 new citizens in the U.S.
- Biden administration appeals Texas court ruling finding DACA unlawful
- Where is Congress on DACA?
- USCIS Temporarily Extending Validity Period of Form I-693
- Supreme Court Issues Opinion Regarding Temporary Protected Status
- Visa Operations Update: DOS Announces Immigrant Visa Prioritization
- USCIS Announces New Policy Suspending Biometrics Requirement for H-4, L-2, E Applications
- Naturalization Based on Marriage to a U.S. Citizen
- USCIS Announces another Extension of Flexibility for Responses to Agency Requests
- 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
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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Enhanced Ebola Screening to Commence in U.S. Airports
- Diversity Visa Program Registration Now Open
- Phasing to ‘Next Generation’ NEXUS Kiosks has Begun
- 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?
- 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?
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.?
- 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)
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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- Holiday Weekend Border Crossing Refresher
- CBP Ensures you don't Bug your Sweetheart on Valentines Day
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- The Faces Within the Department of Homeland Security
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