Category: News

When applying for a visa, waiver, or green card through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the government provides an approximate processing time. Many factors may affect how long it takes USCIS to complete an application, petition or request, such as the number of applications, petitions, or requests they receive, workload and staffing allocations, the […]

On October 31, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented their final rule to preserve and fortify Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This means that DACA is now based on a formal regulation, thereby preserving and fortifying the program while the program remains the subject of litigation in court. Previously, DACA was based […]

With Veterans Day nearly upon us, USCIS has announced that it will be hosting several Veterans Day-themed naturalization ceremonies across the nation, exclusive to veterans, service members, and military spouses looking to become U.S. citizens. Over 3,900 naturalization candidates composed of U.S. military, veterans, and their families will take the Oath of Allegiance in 50 […]

Senior Associate Attorney Gabriella Agostinelli shares updates on immigrant visa processing and adjustment of status applications. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through January 24, 2023, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors.  Under these flexibilities, USCIS considers a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in certain requests or notices before taking any action, if the request […]

Since the beginning of the pandemic, visa processing has been very slow. Managing Partner, Rosanna Berardi, shares updates from the Department of State and other insights for changes on the horizon. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today, we’d love to hear from you.

On September 29, 2022, USCIS awarded nearly $20 million in grants to 66 organizations in 35 states to help prepare lawful permanent residents (LPRs) and those with a clear pathway to lawful permanent residency for naturalization. These grants were made possible thanks to funding provided by Congress, which doubled the funding available for fiscal year […]

The US Department of State has released its Visa Bulletin For October 2022. Berardi Immigration Law Partner, Jennifer Behm, has more in the video below. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

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, […]

USCIS recently announced that it is extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) from 12 months to 24 months now for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90 (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card) to renew an expiring or expired Green Card. This extension became effective on September 26, 2022.  […]