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  • L-1 Blanket Visa Petition Overview

    An L-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows a U.S. employer to transfer an executive or manager from one of its affiliated foreign offices to one of its offices in the U.S. To qualify for this work visa, the alien employee must have worked as an executive, manager, or specialized employee for the foreign […]
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  • When Will the U.S. Drop the Vaccine Requirement?

    Does the mandate still make sense? When will the US drop it for good? Our Managing Partner, Rosanna Berardi, discusses this and more in the video below. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.
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  • USCIS Removes 60-Day Rule for Medical Exam Form

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it is removing the 60-day rule for submitting a medical exam form (I-693) when applying for adjustment of status. This means that you will no longer have to wait 60 days after your medical examination to submit your Form I-693 to USCIS. If you have any […]
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  • USCIS Removes 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693

    U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) is removing the requirement that civil surgeons sign Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, no more than 60 days prior to an individual’s application for an underlying immigration benefit such as the I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Civil surgeons are designated […]
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  • I Wasn’t Selected in the H-1B Lottery – What Do I Do Next?

    If you were not selected in the H-1B lottery, don’t worry! You have options. In this video, we will discuss what to do if you were not selected in the H-1B lottery and some of your possible options. The H-1B category is designated for temporary professionals to work in the U.S. in a specialty occupation, […]
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  • Are You One of the Lucky Few Selected in the H-1B Visa Lottery? Here’s What You Need to Know!

    If you’ve been selected in the H-1B Visa Lottery, it’s important to know your next steps. In this video, immigration lawyer Gabriella Agostinelli from Berardi Immigration Law walks you through what you need to do now that you have won the visa lottery. The H-1B category is designated for temporary professionals to work in the […]
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  • USCIS Announces Mail Delivery Process for Receiving an ADIT Stamp

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that lawful permanent residents (LPRs) may receive temporary evidence of their LPR status by mail rather than physically visiting a field office to receive an Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication (ADIT) stamp (also known as an I-551 stamp) on their Form I-551. LPRs are entitled to evidence […]
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  • Get Your Passport FAST: The Secret Trick

    There is a little-known secret that can help you get your passport in record time. Watch this video to find out what it is and how you can take advantage of it. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.
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  • USCIS Announces H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed

    USCIS announced yesterday that it received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2024 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). USCIS randomly selected from the registrations properly submitted to reach the cap, and has notified all prospective petitioners with selected registrations that […]
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  • Client Approval: EB-1A

    Associate Attorney Rebecca Bentley talks about a recent client approval related to an EB-1A. The EB-1A classification is appropriate for individuals who are recognized as being at the very top of their field and who are coming to the U.S. to continue work in that same field. This visa category provides foreign nationals with one […]
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