Category: News

On June 13, 2023, The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced the extensions of the Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) designations of beneficiaries from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua for 18 months. This decision rescinds the 2017 and 2018 terminations of these designations. This comes from Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, who made the […]

Canada to launch ‘digital nomad strategy’ and other measures to woo international talent. Find out more in the video below and, if you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for initial and renewal applications for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) in compelling circumstances. This new guidance aims to provide clarity on the existing regulatory requirements and outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants seeking employment authorization under compelling circumstances.  Eligibility Requirements […]

Eligible travellers from 13 more countries now qualify for visa-free travel to Canada: Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Costa Rica; Morocco; Panama; Philippines; St. Kitts and Nevis; St. Lucia; St. Vincent and the Grenadines;; Seychelles; Thailand; Trinidad and Tobago; and Uruguay. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear […]

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is calling on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to immediately address mounting problems contributing to inefficient management of the border between the United States and Canada. Managing Partner Rosanna Berardi has important information on how to deal with long lines and delays at the US-Canada Border. If you have any […]

In a recent announcement, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) revealed the expansion of premium processing for applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. This expansion aims to streamline and expedite the processing of applications seeking a change of status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 nonimmigrant status. The USCIS will […]

The Department of State (“DOS”) recently provided an update on its administrative processing progress, stating that it has made significant progress in processing visas more efficiently while maintaining national security measures. DOS has been successful in reducing the time required for “administrative processing,” which includes various additional steps needed before a consular officer can finalize […]

According to AAA, this Memorial Day weekend is set out to be the third busiest since 2000. As the holiday approaches, it is key to be informed to make your travels stress-free. Identification Whether traveling domestically or internationally, it is a must to have valid identification documents. Be sure to keep your identification on your […]

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that the COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, will end on July 31, 2023. After this date, employers MUST complete in-person physical document inspections for employees whose documents were previously inspected remotely during the temporary I-9 flexibilities by August 30, 2023.  Will we ever go […]

Do you have questions about the end of the PSAC strike and its impact on immigration, passports, and more? Get the latest news on this tentative deal in our new video! If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.