Category: Enter The US

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has recently announced an update to its Carrier Liaison Program (CLP), presenting a refreshed list of countries exempt from the six-month validity rule for passports. This update, effective as of January 28, 2024, supersedes any previous lists, including those found in the 2022–2023 Carrier Information Guides. The six-month validity […]

For the second year in a row, the number of illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border surpassed two million. Our Managing Partner, Rosanna Berardi, discusses this and more in her video below. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

Once you are found to be inadmissible, the U.S. government will not issue you a visa to work, study, visit for pleasure, and so on. If you are found to be inadmissible, the only way to be admitted into the United States is if you obtain an I-192 waiver (Application for Advanced Permission to Enter […]

In the U.S., friends and family gather from all over to spend time together for Thanksgiving. Here are a few tips to keep in mind if you are planning to travel over this holiday.  U.S. Citizens For U.S. citizens, Thanksgiving weekend might be the perfect opportunity to travel abroad. First, you should ensure that your […]

On September 26, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it designated Israel as country eligible to participate in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).  The VWP is operated by the DHS and the State Department. The VWP permits citizens from 41 designated countries to travel to the United States – without a visa […]

Form I-601 is a form for immigrants that are faced with inadmissibility to the United States and want a status adjustment, immigrant visa, certain nonimmigrant statuses, or certain other immigration benefits. You can file this form to apply for a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility.  Who may file Form I-601? Whether you are eligible […]

When applying for a U.S. visa, one necessary step involves attending an in-person visa interview. During this session, a consular officer will evaluate your qualification for the visa. You may be asked about several topics such as the purpose of your travel, employment, financial standing, educational background, and your familial and residential circumstances. The primary […]

Watch this video to get an in-depth look at the paths and processes that refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants must navigate in the United States. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

Are you wondering if you qualify for deemed rehabilitation? Berardi Immigration Law can help! Join us as we discuss the details of deemed rehabilitation and review eligibility requirements. Get your questions answered by our Canadian immigration attorney, so that you can make an informed decision and take advantage of this essential immigration process. Did you […]

It’s been a long road, but the vaccine mandate has finally been lifted! Now that the vaccine mandate has been lifted, it’s easier than ever to explore the U.S. Join us as we investigate the implications of this monumental move by the U.S. government, and learn more about immigration, border laws, and visas. Together, we’ll […]