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The Canadian federal government has cleared up confusion surrounding a U.S. travel ban on citizens of seven predominantly Muslim countries by announcing that Canadian citizens and permanent residents with roots in those countries can still cross the U.S. border. Canadian Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen stated on Sunday, Jan. 29, that the White House has given […]

Are you preparing for the naturalization test? If you have an upcoming naturalization interview, be sure that you know the answers to the most current history and government questions. Periodically, answers change to reflect the results of federal and state elections and appointments or to clarify content and ensure consistency in terminology. The revised answers […]

On January 17, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security published a 211-page final rule to improve the ability of certain promising start-up founders to begin growing their companies within the United States and to help improve our nation’s economy through increased capital spending, innovation and job creation. The rule will go into effect on July […]

Last month, President-elect Donald Trump met with chief executives from several large tech companies to discuss the possibilities for reforming the distribution of H-1B visas. Trump’s transition team has been actively considering ways to revamp the temporary visa program used to bring foreign workers to the United States to fill high-skilled jobs, which is used […]

USCIS has recently announced that it has changed how it posts processing times. Rather than listing weeks or months, it now provides specific dates. This is a small initial step towards providing better customer service and giving individuals and employers the information they need regarding their immigration case. However, it should be noted that the […]

Are you considering becoming a U.S. citizen? There are many more benefits to becoming a U.S. citizen than you may realize. We take a closer look at some of these benefits below. The right to vote: Only U.S. citizens can vote in Federal elections. Most states also restrict the right to vote, in most elections, […]

Beginning Jan. 22, 2018, travelers from nine states will no longer be able to travel with only their driver’s licenses. Residents of Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Washington will have to use alternate forms of ID in order to pass TSA security checkpoints – even for domestic travel. Alternate forms […]

At Berardi Immigration Law we have a Visa Services Department dedicated to preparing our clients for their nonimmigrant visa interviews at embassies and consulates around the world. A nonimmigrant visa is issued for a temporary stay in the U.S. Below we take a look at some frequently asked questions on this process. Why do I […]

Each year, along with the happy holiday season also comes the dreaded holiday travel. But don’t let the long lines at the airport or the crowded roads to grandmother’s house get you down! Whether you are traveling by plane, train or automobile, we are sharing some top tips to help keep you in the holiday […]

USCIS has published Form 131A, Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation), a new form that allows lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to apply for a travel document if they: Are returning from temporary overseas travel of less than one year and their green card has been lost, stolen or destroyed; or Are returning from temporary overseas […]