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Category: Work In The US

  • How To Renew Your L-1 Status As A Canadian National

    Are you a Canadian national looking to work in the United States? The L-1 visa is a great way for talented Canadians to work in the United States, but the process can be tricky. In this video we explain how to renew your L-1 status as a Canadian national. You may also be interested in […]
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  • USCIS Automatically Extends Green Cards for Naturalization Applicants

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it has updated its policies by automatically extending the validity of Green Cards for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who apply for naturalization. This policy update is expected to help naturalization applicants who experience longer processing times by reducing the number of Alien Documentation, Identification, and Telecommunications […]
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  • Work Authorization for Students in the United States: Curricular Practical Training [Part 2]

    Are you a foreign student studying in the United States? Wondering how you can get work authorization? Watch this video to learn about Curricular Practical Training, a program that allows students to gain valuable work experience while still in school! This video will teach you everything you need to know about Curricular Practical Training, including […]
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  • Work Authorization for Students in the United States: Pre-Completion OPT [Part 1]

    Are you a student in the United States who is looking for work authorization? Watch this video to learn about pre-completion OPT, which can allow you to work while you are still a student! This video will explain who is eligible for pre-completion OPT, what the process is, and how long you can stay on […]
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  • E-1 Visa: How to Qualify and What are the Benefits?

    If you’re looking for a U.S. work visa, check out Associate Attorney Rebecca Bentley’s video below. The E-1 visa is perfect for entrepreneurs, business owners, and employees of companies that have substantial trade with the United States. The E-1 Treaty Trader visa exists for citizens of countries that maintain a treaty of commerce and navigation […]
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  • USCIS Grants Employment Authorization to Ukrainian and Afghan Parolees

    On November 21, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) updated their policy regarding Ukrainian and Afghan parolees and their employment authorization status in the U.S. Now, Ukrainian and Afghan parolees, and their qualifying family members, with certain classes of admission are considered employment authorized incident to parole, which means that they do not need […]
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  • NEXUS Appointments Available Again in Canada

    As of December 1, conditionally approved NEXUS and FAST applicants of CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs may now complete the interview portion of the enrollment process at the Fort Erie/Peace Bridge Enrollment Centers. Watch the video below for more information and you may also be interested in this page on the CBP website: CBP Implements Split […]
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  • Client Approval: L-1A Visa with Premium Processing

    Are you looking to get a client approval L-1A visa with premium processing? Learn more in the video below. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers a variety of visas for people who want to come to the United States. One such visa is the L-1A Intracompany Transferee Executive Visa. Associate Attorney Rebecca […]
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  • I’m on an H-1B and Have Been Laid Off. Can I Change to Visitor Status?

    Are you one of the many recently laid-off U.S. tech workers? Associate Attorney Erica Chiodo discusses whether H-1B holders can change to visitor status in the video below. Berardi can help in a variety of ways, so check out our Tech Workers Resources page and fill out our intake form for next steps. If you […]
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  • I’m a Tech Worker on an L-1 and Have Been Laid Off. What Are My Options?

    Berardi Immigration Law Associate Attorney Rebecca Bentley discusses options for L-1 tech workers that have been laid off. If you’re one of the many tech workers in the U.S. that has been laid off, we can help. Please check out our Tech Workers Resources page and fill out our intake form for next steps.
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