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Extreme circumstances can sometimes affect the processing of an individual’s USCIS application, petition, or immigration request. Fortunately, USCIS is available to help those affected by special situations, including the recent shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Those who have been personally affected by special situations may be eligible for the following measures upon request: Excused delays in […]

Watch our video below about what to know if you’re trying to get a NEXUS card, including how long it could take. You might also be interested in our blog post Check Your Travel Documents Before Summer Travel, CBP Announces NEXUS/FAST Enrollment Centers Are Reopening, US NEXUS Enrollment Centers Open Nov. 29, or ArriveCAN: Your […]

Now that the Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, it’s the perfect time of year to make sure your travel documents are up-to-date. Don’t forget: if you’re traveling to Canada, the ArriveCAN app is still required to cross the border. Watch Rosanna’s video below and check out our related posts on Your ArriveCAN Questions Answered […]

On May 24, 2022, USCIS announced that it would be implementing premium processing for certain petitioners who have a pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. Premium processing provides expedited processing for Form I-140. It guarantees that the USCIS will take some adjudicative action on the case within […]

As a result of a recent decision by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, immigration courts will now have to consider convicted criminal’s mental health history when considering their asylum or deportation. This decision overturns a 2014 ruling put in place by the Board of Immigration Appeals that said that when judging the seriousness of a […]

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On May 5th, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they will be implementing changes to simplify its communications of case processing times when it reports this information to the public. These changes should make it easier for individuals to get a more immediate answer as to when they can inquire about their case. […]

As of May 4, 2022, Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Extensions will now be lengthened to a 540-day period from the previous 180-day extension period, according to a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) set forth by USCIS. This extension will only be pertinent to applicants who were previously eligible for the 180-day extension. Specifically, this applies to […]

The Department of Homeland Security will temporarily expand the automatic extension period for certain applicants seeking to renew employment authorization documents to a year and a half in draft regulations released Tuesday. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently announced that it would be ending Title 42, a deportation policy that was previously put into place by former President Trump. Title 42 gives the government the power to deport or expel migrants due to public health emergencies. This policy was used during the COVID-19 pandemic to […]