Category: News

If you are waiting for the H-1B Visa Lottery Results, watch this video! We will explain what happens after the lottery is complete and when you can expect to hear back from USCIS. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

Recently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy guidance clarifying how it evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O-1B nonimmigrants of extraordinary ability in the arts and nonimmigrants of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry. This guidance, contained in Volume 2 of the Policy Manual, is effective immediately. In its […]

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 […]

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 […]

On January 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that noncitizen workers who are victims of, or witnesses to, the violation of labor rights, can now access a streamlined and expedite deferred action request process. Deferred action protects noncitizen workers from threats of immigration-related retaliation from the exploitive employers. Effective immediately, this […]

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 […]

Recent widespread layoffs, primarily in the technology sector, have left many H-1B workers and other nonimmigrant workers with questions regarding their options to lawfully remain in the United States after being terminated. In response to the increasing number of layoffs, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an update on the options for nonimmigrant workers […]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released its FY 2023-2026 Strategic plan, which provides a roadmap for the agency’s workforce to better strengthen its capabilities and help the country reach its highest ideals.  The plan is focused on increasing access to the nation’s immigration system; promoting and improving the naturalization process; attracting, recruiting, developing, […]

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) has submitted an amendment under consideration this week, which would end the requirement for showing proof of vaccination for Canadians entering the United States along land ports of entry. Find out more in the video below. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear […]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap will open at noon (Eastern Time) on March 1 and run through noon (Eastern Time) on March 17, 2023. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit their registrations […]