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Can a Reality Show Decide U.S. Citizenship? A Look at the Proposal Behind “The American”
A Controversial Concept Sparks Questions A recent media pitch has stimulated public debate and widespread confusion: a reality TV show titled The American, where immigrants would compete in…
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Proposal to Fast-Track Tourist Visas from Trump Administration
A recently surfaced internal State Department memo has revealed an unannounced proposal from the Trump administration that would have charged a $1,000 fee to expedite tourist visa and non-immigrant…
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What Happens When Asylum Rules Change? Insight Into Legal Shifts and Immigrant Rights
A Shifting Landscape for Asylum Seekers In recent years, changes to U.S. asylum policy have left many prospective applicants confused about their rights. The 2019 rule disqualified asylum-seekers who…
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Parolee Immigration Relief Blocked Under Trump Orders — Then Restored by Court Ruling
In early 2025, the U.S. government halted immigration benefit applications for individuals paroled into the U.S. under humanitarian programs like CHNV (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela), Uniting for…
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Understanding the New ‘One-Strike’ Immigration Policy
The Department of State recently announced a new immigration measure known as the “One-Strike Policy.” Introduced under the leadership of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, this initiative signals a…
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From F-1 to H-1B: What International Students Need to Know About the Transition
Navigating the path from student to professional can be complex for any student, but can be especially challenging for an international student in the U.S. For many international students on F-1…
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Social Media Vetting and Its Impact on F-1 Student Visas
Embassy Directive Disrupts Student Visa Scheduling On May 27, 2025, the U.S. State Department issued a classified directive instructing embassies and consulates worldwide to pause new interview…
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Understanding the Latest Changes to U.S. Visa Wait Times
The U.S. Department of State recently updated its Global Visa Wait Times page, introducing a more detailed and transparent view of the wait times for nonimmigrant visa interviews. These updates,…
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Consulates must pause new visa appointments for international students: State Dept.
📺 Berardi Immigration Law Partner Jennifer Behm was featured on ABC News breaking down the State Department’s pause on new visa appointments for international students. She explained the reasoning…
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E-2 Visa Success Story: Expanding a Canadian Construction Business into the U.S. Market
At Berardi Immigration Law, we are honored to assist entrepreneurs in bringing their business goals to life in the United States. One of our recent clients, a seasoned Canadian business owner in the…