Category: Live In The US

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 […]

Are you considering becoming a U.S. citizen? There are many more benefits to becoming a U.S. citizen than you may realize. We take a closer look at some of these benefits below. The right to vote: Only U.S. citizens can vote in Federal elections. Most states also restrict the right to vote, in most elections, […]

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 […]

When Herman’s Building Centres expanded from Canada to open a new office in the United States, Mr. Davidson was required to obtain U.S. work authorization. He came to Berardi Immigration Law for guidance and we advised Mr. Davidson that he would need an L-1A visa. Our firm prepared a thorough L-1 application for Mr. Davidson. […]

At Berardi Immigration Law we have a Visa Services Department dedicated to preparing our clients for their nonimmigrant visa interviews at embassies and consulates around the world. A nonimmigrant visa is issued for a temporary stay in the U.S. Below we take a look at some frequently asked questions on this process. Why do I […]

Each year, along with the happy holiday season also comes the dreaded holiday travel. But don’t let the long lines at the airport or the crowded roads to grandmother’s house get you down! Whether you are traveling by plane, train or automobile, we are sharing some top tips to help keep you in the holiday […]

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 […]

October was another busy month at the Peace Bridge for the attorneys at Berardi Immigration Law. We presented numerous TN and L-1 petitions with our clients to facilitate the adjudication process. All were approved with well-crafted petitions and thorough legal analysis. The L-1 category is useful for multinational companies that wish to transfer managers, executives and […]

Since Naturalization applications are now being processed electronically, USCIS has announced two important filing updates. Firstly, you no longer need to submit two passport-style photographs with your application. Your photo will now be taken during your biometrics appointment at the Application Support Center (ASC). However, this does not apply to applicants residing overseas. If you […]