Category: Live In The US

USCIS recently announced that it is extending its temporary waiver of the requirement that civil surgeons must sign Form I-693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record) no more than 60 days before an individual applies for the underlying immigration benefit, including Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status), through March 31, […]

The E-2 visa is a great way for foreign nationals investing in and owning U.S. businesses to live and work in the U.S. However, they are considered one of the more difficult visas to obtain, as they require substantial capital investments. There are also requirements as to how the applicant must transfer the capital needed […]

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a final rule that will preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. DACA allows certain eligible noncitizens who arrived in the United States as children, specifically those who arrived prior to turning 16, to defer their removal and apply for a renewable, two-year work […]

If you hold a standard green card in the U.S., you are required to maintain permanent residency status in the U.S. So, the common question remains: what do I do if I’d like to work in the U.S. and commute from my home in Canada or Mexico? Thanks to the birth of the commuter green […]

Watch episode five of “How Can We Fix US Immigration?”, Can You Imagine Waiting 2 Years to See Your Mother? If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

The U.S. immigration system is broken. It’s been broken since I graduated law school 25 years ago. In the coming weeks, we’re going to explore why the system is broken and how to fix it. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

With summer right around the corner, many families in the U.S and Canada alike are gearing up for beach days, camping trips, and visits to family across the border. While crossing the border with your children isn’t anything to stress about, there are some useful things to know when planning your trip. Customs officers are always […]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its public charge resources webpage to provide information more clearly to immigrants and U.S. citizens. This will help dispel any fear amongst them when it comes to accessing critical government services that are available to them. USCIS will continue to use the public charge ground of inadmissibility […]

To drive anywhere in the U.S., one must have a driver’s license in their possession. Most states follow a general set of rules but there are variations in certain cases. Before getting into each state’s rules and regulations, there is a document that many states require before even applying for a license. This document is […]

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 […]