Category: News

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently launched a new self-service, which simplifies the process of changing your address with USCIS. This new Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) tool is designed to make life easier for individuals with pending applications, petitions, or requests, streamlining the address update process and enhancing efficiency. In this blog […]

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a major policy change for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).  Employment authorization allows certain noncitizens to legally work in the United States. On one hand, some classes of noncitizens are immediately authorized to work based on the nature of their immigration status. On the other hand, certain […]

In a significant move, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new exemption that will have a positive impact on applicants filing Form I-539, the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. Effective from October 1st, 2023, USCIS has waived the biometric services fee, simplifying the application process for many individuals seeking to extend or […]

Are you a concerned about a possible US government shutdown? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! In this informative video, our Managing Partner, Rosanna Berardi, gives you an inside look at the latest news surrounding government regulation changes impacting immigrants so that you can stay one step ahead of the game. Find out what it […]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended and re-designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. DHS determined that this extension was necessary after reviewing Venezuela’s country conditions. According to DHS, the country continues to lack stability and safety because of social, political, and environmental conditions.  TPS helps provide relief to individuals who […]

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day during a weeklong celebration from September 17th to September 23rd. Throughout “Constitution Week,” USCIS will welcome more than 6,900 new citizens in more than 130 naturalization ceremonies across the nation. Constitution Week is a way for citizens old and new […]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is making strides to simplify the application process for EB-1 immigrant visa classifications. In a recent policy update, USCIS has issued guidance in its Policy Manual to provide greater clarity regarding the types of evidence considered when evaluating eligibility for the extraordinary ability (E11) and outstanding professor or researcher […]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in its Policy Manual to clarify the types of evidence that it may evaluate to determine eligibility for extraordinary ability (E11) and outstanding professor or researcher (E12) EB-1 immigrant visa classifications. 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 it is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to provide clarification on voter registration access at the agency’s administrative naturalization ceremonies. The updated guidance: For consistency and efficiency, USCIS also created the Form N-401, Voter Registration Services Attestation, for non-governmental agencies to submit a one-time […]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how the agency will apply the extraordinary circumstances exception to the “sought to acquire” requirement under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA).  This policy manual update: The CSPA, a crucial safeguard for certain immigrant visa beneficiaries, aims […]