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Category: Green Cards

  • Client Approval: Timeline for Marriage-Based Green Card

    A U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States can sponsor their foreign national spouse for a green card (see our page on Marriage-Based Green Cards). This is a two-step process that involves proving the bona fide nature of the relationship and then requesting that the government issue the physical green card. Watch […]
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  • What is the PERM Notice of Filing?

    The PERM Notice of Filing (NOF) – also referred to as an Internal Posting Notice (IPN) and not to be confused with the H-1B LCA posting notice – is intended to notify a company’s U.S. workforce that a labor certification may be filed for a foreign worker for a job opportunity with the employer. The […]
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  • Client Approval: Marriage-Based Green Card

    Erica Chiodo presents Berardi’s latest Marriage-Based Green Card client approval video. You may also be interested in this related content from our website: Marriage-Based Green Cards Do You Need a Lawyer for Marriage-Based Green Cards? Preparing for Your Marriage-Based Green Card Interview If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love […]
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  • Green Cards & Dual Intent

    If you’ve ever applied for a U.S. visa, you might have heard the term dual intent. Many people don’t know or understand this concept – watch the video below for the break down. You can also read more in our PERM/Green Card Center and Universal Visa Services page. If you have any questions, contact Berardi […]
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  • N-400 & Green Card Renewal

    Watch our video about the N-400 and green card renewal below, and check out our U.S. Citizenship section for more information. You can also read our blog posts on U.S. Citizenship at Birth, Automatic Acquisition of U.S. Citizenship After Birth, and How to Replace a Stolen or Lost Green Card. If you have any questions, […]
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  • USCIS Recommends Sending in Medical Exams Upfront for Employment-Based AOS Applicant

    When applying for an employment-based green card with an Adjustment of Status Form I-495, there is a requirement to obtain a medical examination from a civil surgeon. A civil surgeon is a medical practitioner specifically designated by USCIS to perform these evaluations. When going for this exam, it is important to bring a Form I-693 […]
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  • PERM Green Cards & The Mobile Workforce

    Is the PERM position remote? In the office? Or hybrid? Check out the video below to see why it matters and check out Berardi’s PERM/Green Card Center for more info. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.
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  • Relinquishing Your Green Card and How It May Affect Your Social Security Eligibility

    You’ve been living and working in the U.S. for years under Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) status, and now want to move back to your country of origin. While living and working in the U.S., you were paying into, and maybe even collecting, depending on your age, the government’s social security benefits. When you relinquish your […]
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  • Do You Need a Lawyer for Marriage-based Green Cards?

    U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States can sponsor their foreign national spouse for a green card. This is a two-step process that involves proving the bona fide nature of the relationship and then requesting that the government issue the physical green card. Find out more more on our page about Marriage-Based […]
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  • Memorial Day Travel Tips

    As Memorial Day approaches and people gear up for a long weekend, it’s important to keep a few tips in mind that might make traveling over the long weekend easier.  Green Card Holders  If you are traveling as a permanent resident, temporary or brief travel does not typically affect your status. You can leave the […]
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