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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

The TN category permits citizens of Canada and Mexico to enter the U.S. to provide prearranged professional services to a U.S. entity. Under the regulations, there are 63 professional occupations under which an individual may qualify. One such occupation is a Computer Systems Analyst. Attorney Zach Ahlstrom shares more in the video below. If you […]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that certain flexibilities it first announced in March 2020, to address the COVID-19 pandemic will end on March 23, 2023. You must respond to any notices or requests from USCIS dated after March 23 by the deadlines listed in the notice or request. Watch the video below […]

Your business has been classified as an L-1 company – what’s next? Watch this video by attorney Gabriella Agostinelli for more information – you may also be interested in our L-1 Visa: Intracompany Transfers page. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that certain flexibilities it first announced in March 2020, to address the COVID-19 pandemic will end on March 23, 2023. You must respond to any notices or requests from USCIS dated after March 23 by the deadlines listed in the notice or request. This includes: Additionally, if […]

If you are waiting for the H-1B Visa Lottery Results, watch this video! We will explain what happens after the lottery is complete and when you can expect to hear back from USCIS. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

An L-1 blanket visa is a great way for entrepreneurs to move their business to the United States. In this video, attorney Gabriella Agostinelli will tell you everything you need to know about getting an L-1 blanket visa, including what it is, how to qualify for it, and the benefits of having one. Check out […]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued a policy guidance regarding how it analyzes an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage for immigrant petitions in certain first, second, and third preference employment-based immigrant visa classifications. This guidance is effective immediately. Employers seeking to classify prospective or current employees under the first, second, and […]

The most up to date U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy memo on the adjudication of H-1B petitions for nursing position was issued in 2015, making it still applicable today. Its purpose was to assist USCIS officers in deciding whether or not a nursing position meets the definition of a specialty occupation.  H-1B Specialty […]

If you are looking to get an L-1 blanket visa, you need to watch this series! An L-1 blanket visa is a great way for entrepreneurs to move their business to the United States. In this video, attorney Gabriella Agostinelli will tell you everything you need to know about getting an L-1 blanket visa, including […]

We often hear questions like these from Canadian clients looking to travel in the US… While there’s some truth to these sentiments, there are also popular misconceptions around the myth of the 180-day rule for Canadian visitors. Canadian visitors are generally granted a six-month default period of stay in B-2 visitor status at the time […]

An I-94 record is the DHS Arrival/Departure Record issued to individuals in nonimmigrant status who are admitted to the United States. A Customs and Border Protection officer generally would attach the I-94 to the non-immigrant visitor’s passport upon entry to the United States. Now, the I-94 Form is automated: Travelers will be issued I-94s electronically […]

If you are looking to get an L-1 blanket visa, you need to watch this series! An L-1 blanket visa is a great way for entrepreneurs to move their business to the United States. In this video, attorney Gabriella Agostinelli will tell you everything you need to know about getting an L-1 blanket visa, including […]