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The Latest on Travel to Canada
Here’s the latest testing requirements for entering Canada from our Canadian immigration lawyer Tiffany McKenzie. Watch the video below and read more about testing on our blog. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.Read More -
Travel Updates at the Canadian Border
With COVID-19 pandemic restrictions winding down, there are many new travel updates happening in countries across the globe. Borders are opening, restrictions are loosening, and requirements are being dropped. Canada is no exception, with many new developments for vaccinated travelers beginning in April that will make travel much easier! Beginning April 1st, 2022, fully vaccinated […]Read More -
15 Things To Do For Your TN Interview
If you’ve already booked your TN interview at the border then now is the time to prepare. Berardi’s Managing Partner, Rosanna Berardi, provides insights for how to make your TN interview experience go smoothly in the video below. You may also be interested in our section on the TN Visa for NAFTA Professionals and our […]Read More -
Client Approval: L-1B vs. TN for Technical Publications Writer
After receiving a denial for a TN as a Technical Publications Writer a client came to Berardi Immigration Law for help. We took a different approach, deciding the L-1B category was a better fit. Watch the video below and read more about the L-1B nonimmigrant category in our services section. See additional relevant blog posts […]Read More -
TN Spotlight: Vocational Counselor
The TN category permits citizens of Canada and Mexico to enter the U.S. to provide prearranged professional services to a U.S. employer or entity. Under the regulations, there are 63 professional occupations under which an individual may qualify. One such occupation is a Vocational Counselor. Watch the video below and learn more on the Berardi […]Read More -
E-1 Visas for Canadian Consultants & Professional Services Companies
Canadian citizens can often gain entry to the US with greater ease than others. Watch below and learn more about the E-1 visa on the Berardi Blog. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today.Read More -
Client Approval: Iranian Canadian Denied Multiple Times at U.S. Border
Iranian Canadians often undergo increased scrutiny at U.S. Ports of Entry. This was the case with a recent client, who was denied entry multiple times. In this Client Approval video, Berardi Immigration Law Senior Associate Attorney Gabriella Agostinelli shares the story of one client who applied for a TN application as an engineer. The TN […]Read More -
Client Story: TN Economist
The TN category permits citizens of Canada and Mexico to enter the U.S. to provide prearranged professional services to a U.S. employer or entity. Under the regulations, there are 63 professional occupations under which an individual may qualify. One such occupation is an Economist. Watch the video below and learn more about the TN Economist […]Read More -
U.S. CDC Tells Americans to Avoid Travel to Canada
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday advised against travel to Canada because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases. The border is NOT closed! This is just a warning from the U.S. CDC. Keep an eye on our website and YouTube channel for the latest. Watch Rosanna’s video below for […]Read More -
CDC Advising Against Travel to Canada Due to Rising COVID-19 Numbers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now placed Canada under a ‘Level 4 travel advisory’, the CDC’s most severe ranking. The CDC cites a high likelihood of becoming infected with COVID-19 as the reasoning behind this move. Canada has been placed into the Level 4 category alongside 54 other nations that include […]Read More -
Client Approval: Canadian Permanent Resident
Tiffany McKenzie talks about a client approval for a Canadian Permanent Resident application for a couple on either side of the US/Canadian border. Watch the video below for details and if you have any questions then please contact Berardi Immigration Law today.Read More -
Canada Drops Re-Entry Testing Requirement… for Canadians
Ottawa has confirmed that, starting Nov. 30, it will nix COVID-19 test for Canadians taking short trips to the United States. This is great news, especially with the upcoming Holiday Shopping Season. For now, though, citizens of the U.S. and other countries will still have to abide by the testing requirement, so this news is […]Read More -
U.S. NEXUS Enrollment Centers Open Nov. 29
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is pleased to announce that the NEXUS and U.S./Canada FAST enrollment centers in the United States will reopen on November 29, 2021. It should be noted, however, that the NEXUS and FAST enrollment centers in Canada will continue to be closed until further notice. Starting today, conditionally approved applicants may […]Read More -
U.S. Land Border is Now Open for Canadians
It’s been about 20 months since the U.S.-Canada border closed to non-essential travel. On Monday, Nov. 8, it finally reopened. Berardi Immigration Law Attorney Tiffany McKenzie, from our Toronto office, made the trip over the border into Buffalo. We’re thrilled that our Canadian friends can finally visit the U.S. But there are a few things […]Read More -
Client Story: TN Environmental Engineer Application
The TN Visa category was created under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which created special economic and trade relationships for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Canadians and Mexicans may be eligible to work in the U.S. as a nonimmigrant NAFTA professional under the following conditions: The applicant is a citizen of Canada or […]Read More -
Client Story: TN Economist Application
The TN category permits citizens of Canada and Mexico to enter the U.S. to provide prearranged professional services to a U.S. employer or entity. Under the regulations, there are 63 professional occupations under which an individual may qualify. One such occupation is an Economist. Berardi Immigration Law Associate Attorney Zach Ahlstrom discusses a tricky TN […]Read More -
The Department of Homeland Security’s New Rules for Non-Citizen Land Travel
For the first time since March 2020, non-citizen travelers will be permitted to enter the U.S. through a land border or ferry terminal for a non-essential reason, such as tourism, beginning November 8, 2021. There are some rules that non-citizens must follow to be allowed to gain entry, however. Non-citizens may enter the U.S. if […]Read More -
Here Are the Rules for Canadians Traveling by Land Into the U.S.
Canadians, it’s almost time! The rules for travel by land into the U.S. were released Friday night. Remember, these are different from the rules for traveling by air. It all starts Nov. 8 when the U.S. border reopens! If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.Read More -
TN Spotlight: University Research Assistant
The TN category permits citizens of Canada and Mexico to enter the U.S. to provide prearranged professional services to a U.S. employer or entity. Under the regulations, there are 63 professional occupations under which an individual may qualify. One such occupation is a Research Assistant. Watch the video below for details and check out our […]Read More -
BREAKING: Canadians: Which Vaccines for U.S. Travel? Are Mixed Vaccines Okay?
Vaccinated travelers from abroad, including Canadians with mixed doses, can enter the U.S. starting November 8. Watch the video below for more information. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.Read More
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