Category: Green Cards
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Immigration Lawyer Explains How to Use Green Card Job Portability
Are you looking to use your green card to work in a new job? This video explains how green card job portability works and how you can take advantage of it. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.Read More -
CSPA Age Calculation Update
Recently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has updated when an immigrant visa number “becomes available” for the purpose of calculating a noncitizen’s age in certain situations under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). For a “child” to apply for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status (also known as a green card) in […]Read More -
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Conditional Permanent Residents with a Pending Form I-751
USCIS is extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence for 48 months beyond the card’s expiration date. This change started on January 11, 2023 – find out more in the video below (and you may also be […]Read More -
New Designs Roll Out for Green Cards & Employment Authorization Documents
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced the introduction of new designs to improve security of Green Cards and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). USCIS claims that these new documents contain “state-of-the art technology” that will safeguard national security and improve customer service. The changes to the documents will include improved detailed artwork, tactile printing […]Read More -
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity for Conditional Permanent Residents with Pending I-751 or I-829
In response to increasing processing times, USCIS is extending green card validity for permanent residents with pending I-751 or I-829 forms. Beginning on January 11, 2023, for Form I-829 and January 25, 2023, for Form I-751, green cards for those who properly file either form will be valid for 48 months beyond the card’s expiration […]Read More -
USCIS Advises Family-Based I-485 Applicants to Include I-693 at the Time of Filing to Potentially Speed Up Processing Time
Recently, USCIS announced that it is expanding potential interview waivers for family-based adjustment cases. Given the potential interview waivers, USCIS advises applicants filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to include Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, at the time of filing to potentially speed up processing times. […]Read More -
Premium Processing Expansions for Certain Visas
On January 12, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is implementing its final phase of premium processing expansion for Form I-140, Immigration Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 preference categories. This final phase applies to all new (initial) petitions, in addition to all previously filed Form I-140 petitions […]Read More -
Client Approval: Naturalization
Associate Attorney Erica Chiodo talks about a recent client success story involving applying for naturalization. Watch the video below for more information and check out our page on US Citizenship and our blog for posts like USCIS Automatically Extends Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We […]Read More -
USCIS Automatically Extends Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it has updated its policies by automatically extending the validity of Green Cards for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who apply for naturalization. This policy update is expected to help naturalization applicants who experience longer processing times by reducing the number of Alien Documentation, Identification, and Telecommunications […]Read More -
Vaccination Requirements for a Green Card
Do you need vaccinations to become a permanent resident in the United States? And how do you provide your vaccination history without medical records? Our immigration lawyer breaks down the vaccination requirements for a green card in the video below, and explains how you can get the medical treatment you need to qualify. You may […]Read More