Category: Work In The US

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) recently announced the expansion of the myProgress tab (formerly known as personalized processing times) to Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. The myProgress tab provides applicants with access, in their USCIS online account, to personalized estimates of their wait time for major […]

Form I-9 requirements have changed and if you employ foreign nationals then you don’t want to miss an important deadline on August 30, 2023. Watch Rosanna’s video below for more info. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

Another instalment of Rebecca’s E-1 Visa series, this time covering nationality requirements. The E-1 Treaty Trader visa exists for citizens of countries that maintain a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. It enables foreign nationals to be admitted to the U.S. solely to engage in international trade on his or her own […]

Rebecca continues her series on the E-1 Visa with a focus on principal trade. The E-1 Treaty Trader visa exists for citizens of countries that maintain a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. It enables foreign nationals to be admitted to the U.S. solely to engage in international trade on his or […]

Rebecca continues her overview of the E-1 Treaty Trader visa below, this time focusing on the concept of “substantial trade”. If you have any questions, contact us to schedule a consultation.

The E-1 Treaty Trader visa exists for citizens of countries that maintain a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. It enables foreign nationals to be admitted to the U.S. solely to engage in international trade on his or her own behalf. In addition, certain employees of such a person or of a […]

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 […]

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 […]

A sub-category of the H-1B category is the H-1B1 program, which provides for the temporary employment of nonimmigrant aliens in specialty occupations from Chile and Singapore. Current laws limit the annual number of qualifying foreign workers who may be issued an H-1B1 visa to 6,800 with 1,400 from Chile and 5,400 from Singapore.  Basic Requirements […]

Are you planning on entering the United States with an L-1B visa? Don’t miss this comprehensive guide to help you prepare for your border interview! Learn all of the key tips and tricks to make sure your journey is a success when you watch this video! The L-1 nonimmigrant category is for intracompany transfers and […]