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Border Issues Resolved with Assistance from Berardi Immigration Law
Following are highlights from Berardi Immigration Law’s border work during the past week: • Berardi Immigration Law’s managing partner, Rosanna Berardi, appeared at the Peace Bridge to present an L-1A application on behalf of a client who had reached his seven-year cap. Under the regulations, L-1A status and L-1B status is capped at seven- and five-year […]Read More -
Naturalization Ceremonies: Celebrating Presidents’ Day the Right Way
With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we often think of Presidents’ Day as another day off of work. This national holiday, which occurs the third Monday of February, is the national holiday to recognize George Washington, our nation’s very first president. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) decided to honor Washington in […]Read More -
Denied Entry Due to Prior Criminal Conviction? Nonimmigrant Waiver May be the Answer
It’s not unusual for our office to get a call from a frantic traveler — someone who has been to the U.S. countless times over the years — who is now faced with a Customs and Border Protection officer refusing admission to the U.S. based on a prior criminal conviction. As technology continues to evolve, CBP […]Read More -
New Form, Instructions for Naturalization
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced changes to Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. For anyone unfamiliar, naturalization is the process by which U.S. citizenship is granted to a foreign citizen or national after he or she fulfills the requirements established by Congress in the Immigration and Nationality Act. USCIS announced the change […]Read More -
U.S. Department of State Explains Terrorism Designations
As the world focuses its eyes on Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, security measures are being described as some of the tightest in history. The U.S. Department of State’s mission statement is to “Create a more secure, democratic and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the international community.” To […]Read More -
Immigration-related Issues Brought to Closure at Peace Bridge
Rosanna Berardi (our managing partner) and Jennifer Behm (our associate attorney) met with a total of six clients at the Peace Bridge this week to handle a variety of immigration-related issues. Each individual that we worked with was approved. Here’s a recap of how our team has been keeping busy with a variety of NAFTA […]Read More -
Justin Bieber's Deportation: Will Pop Star Have to Face the Music?
It’s no secret that the possibility of Justin Bieber’s deportation has been a hot topics in the news lately. The Canadian pop star’s recent arrest for DUI has infuriated thousands across the country. So much so in fact, that a petition to the White House titled, “Deport Justin Bieber and Revoke His Green Card,” was […]Read More -
Justin Bieber's Deportation: Will Pop Star Have to Face the Music?
It’s no secret that the possibility of Justin Bieber’s deportation has been a hot topics in the news lately. The Canadian pop star’s recent arrest for DUI has infuriated thousands across the country. So much so in fact, that a petition to the White House titled, “Deport Justin Bieber and Revoke His Green Card,” was […]Read More -
Policy Regarding Criminal Cautions and Visas is Clarified
In a transcript from the Jan. 29, 2014, web chat with U.S. Embassy London, it was noted that the Department of State is clarifying its policy regarding criminal cautions in the United Kingdom as they relate to visa issuance. “Currently, U.S. government policy is under review regarding criminal cautions in the United Kingdom. Applicants having a caution […]Read More -
Berardi Immigration Law Assists Canadian Clients with U.S. Work Authorization Issues
January has proven to be a very busy month for our attorneys at the Peace Bridge. Attorneys Rosanna Berardi and Jennifer Behm have appeared with more than 10 clients for a variety of U.S. work authorization issues, including both initial and renewal NAFTA applications. All of our petitions were approved by U.S. Customs and Border Protection […]Read More -
Delving Deeper Into H-1B for Specialized Workers
In today’s blog we are going to delve deeper into the category of H-1B for specialized workers. We’ll discuss some of the necessary components of the application, like the prevailing wage, the Labor Condition Application and the Public Access File. The H-1B Process Prior to filing an H-1B petition, there are a number of requirements […]Read More -
Don’t Delay! H-1B Season is Upon Us
It’s that time of year again. H-1B season is once again upon us. H-1B petitions for the U.S. government’s 2015 fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, 2014, should be filed by April 1, so don’t delay! Berardi Immigration Law assists numerous clients each year with the preparation and filing of these petitions and encourages any […]Read More -
What to expect: Immigration Law Changes in 2014
2013 was an interesting year for immigration. Hot topics in the news ranged from immigration reform to the decrease in deportations. However some of the most newsworthy topics haven’t quite played out yet. So what should we expect for immigration law changes in 2014? Comprehensive Immigration Reform With comprehensive immigration reform as one of Obama’s key […]Read More -
2013 Immigration Recap
Now that 2013 has come to a close, we would like to look back at some of the key immigration facts and highlights of the past year. The estimated number of undocumented immigrants living in the United States today is 11 million. In 2013, 11 states passed legislation that allows the undocumented to legally drive. […]Read More -
Holiday Border Crossing Tips
With Christmas only a few days away, thousands of people will be flocking across the U.S./Canadian border for the holidays. It might be to spend time with family or even just to do a little holiday shopping. Whatever the case may be, here are some tips to help you make your border crossing a little […]Read More -
Proving a marriage is bona fide for a spousal green card
In most cases, in order to get a green card, you must have a sponsor. This sponsor can be a spouse, a parent, a child, or even an employer. In this blog we will be discussing one of the most important aspects of a spousal sponsorship, which is proving a marriage is bona fide. What […]Read More -
Number of people renouncing U.S. citizenship up in 2013
With 1.1 million immigrants coming to the United States every year, it’s rare for people to no longer want to be U.S. citizens. However, in 2013 the number of people renouncing U.S. citizenship is at an all time high. According to The Wall Street Journal, 2,369 people have renounced citizenship this year. That number is […]Read More -
U.S. Citizenship for Active Duty Military
In previous blog posts in this series, we have looked at several of the benefits that military personnel can look forward to when it comes to immigration including Parole in Place benefits and Green Card for Military Families benefits. Special options for U.S. citizenship for active duty military personnel, and veterans, are also available. What is […]Read More -
Green Cards for U.S. Military Family Members
Our last blog post was the first in a series on the ways in which immigration laws can affect those in the military. In today’s blog post, we will take a closer look at some immigration benefits that are available for green card holders in the military. This includes the process for obtaining green cards […]Read More -
Parole in place may help military families achieve their green card dreams
With the holidays right around the corner, we especially love to see the many heartwarming stories of military personnel reunited with their families. According to the U.S. Government there are over 1,455,375 active personnel in the US military today. Of that, about 114,601 are foreign-born nationals, making up almost 8% of the United States military. […]Read More
Recent Blog Posts
- Border Issues Resolved with Assistance from Berardi Immigration Law
- Naturalization Ceremonies: Celebrating Presidents’ Day the Right Way
- Denied Entry Due to Prior Criminal Conviction? Nonimmigrant Waiver May be the Answer
- New Form, Instructions for Naturalization
- U.S. Department of State Explains Terrorism Designations
- Immigration-related Issues Brought to Closure at Peace Bridge
- Justin Bieber's Deportation: Will Pop Star Have to Face the Music?
- Justin Bieber's Deportation: Will Pop Star Have to Face the Music?
- Policy Regarding Criminal Cautions and Visas is Clarified
- Berardi Immigration Law Assists Canadian Clients with U.S. Work Authorization Issues
- Delving Deeper Into H-1B for Specialized Workers
- Don’t Delay! H-1B Season is Upon Us
- What to expect: Immigration Law Changes in 2014
- 2013 Immigration Recap
- Holiday Border Crossing Tips
- Proving a marriage is bona fide for a spousal green card
- Number of people renouncing U.S. citizenship up in 2013
- U.S. Citizenship for Active Duty Military
- Green Cards for U.S. Military Family Members
- Parole in place may help military families achieve their green card dreams
