Category: Green Cards

Berardi Immigration Law began working with Mr. Shahzeb Butt to secure employment status for him in the United States in April of 2014. Mr. Butt had been employed with Livingston International Canada in the role of Senior Financial Analyst since 2011, giving him more than three years of qualifying managerial employment. At that time, our […]

In order to apply for a U.S. green card (lawful permanent resident status), you must undergo a medical examination. The purpose behind the examination is to ensure that you are not inadmissible to the United States on public health grounds. However, you cannot simply undergo a medical examination with your regular doctor. Instead, a civil […]

In November of 2016, the Department of Homeland Security released the final text of the rule seeking to improve certain aspects of the employment-based immigration system. The new rule seeks to implement certain changes to the nonimmigrant and immigrant visas in order to better allow U.S. employers to retain foreign workers. This rule also provides […]

One of the most productive and time-efficient pathways to permanent residency is through a National Interest Waiver, under which a foreign national can attain permanent residence by proving that his or her employment will serve to the nation’s benefit. There are two great advantages to this strategy: 1. a foreign national can self-petition for permanent […]

There are many benefits of obtaining a U.S. green card, which is why so many immigrants apply for a green card as soon as they are eligible. Also known as lawful permanent residency, a green card entitles you to several important benefits. We explore several of these benefits below! The freedom to work and live […]

In October, the Department of State (DOS) asked the National Visa Center (NVC) to report the totals of applicants on the waiting list in the various numerically-limited immigrant categories. Applications for adjustment of status which are pending at USCIS offices are not included in the tabulation of the immigrant waiting list data which is provided […]

In 2014, Mr. Marek Wasilewski received an opportunity to transfer from the Mitel office in the UK to the Mitel headquarters office in the U.S. Considering his start date in the U.S. was only one month away, Mr. Wasilewski needed to obtain an L-1 visa rather quickly, so he came to Berardi Immigration Law for […]

Foreign nationals who wish to “adjust” their non-immigrant status to immigrant status (permanent resident status) often have several questions about their current status while the adjustment is pending.  Here are some frequently asked questions to help you better navigate the adjustment of status process. Q: Can I travel while my Adjustment of Status is pending?In order […]

Completing immigration forms can be a complicated process. Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, often generates questions and requests for assistance. Increased scrutiny by the National Visa Center often results in more Requests for Evidence, which can be time consuming and delay your overall visa process. Here are five common mistakes to avoid when completing Form […]

If you are a lawful resident in the U.S. through marriage to a U.S. citizen, your first green card is “conditional” for the first two years. To remove the conditionality off your permanent green card, you will need to file a Form I-751, Petition to Remove the Conditions of Residence. In most cases, Form I-751 […]