If you’re a Canadian or Mexican citizen and are feeling down because you weren’t selected in the H-1B visa lottery, we’ve got some good news for you: the TN visa category could be saving grace for staying in the U.S. Every year, thousands of international students face the uncertainty of the H-1B lottery, a process […]

Embarking on international expansion is a significant step for any business, marked by challenges and opportunities alike. This narrative outlines the journey of a Canadian company, specializing in greenhouse kits, as it ventured into the U.S. market by establishing a subsidiary in Florida. This story is not only about business expansion but also a testament […]

The E-1 “Treaty Trader” visa is a nonimmigrant visa classification designed for citizens of countries that maintain a treaty of commerce and navigation with the U.S. (e.g. Canada, the U.K., Australia, etc.). Its primary purpose is to facilitate international trade by allowing business owners and/or their employees to work and live in the U.S. while […]

Navigating U.S. immigration law to secure a TN work permit can be a daunting process. We’re excited to share a success story from Berardi Immigration Law, showcasing how careful preparation and understanding of immigration requirements can lead to positive outcomes. This story features a Canadian accountant who successfully obtained TN status, highlighting key steps and […]

The PERM labor certification process, overseen by the Department of Labor (DOL), requires U.S. employers to prove that there are no available, qualified U.S. workers for a position in which they want to permanently place a foreign worker. In the event a company has layoffs while undergoing PERM for foreign national talent, there are special […]

Embarking on the path to establishing a business in a new country is no small feat. It requires not just a vision but a deep commitment to turning that vision into reality. Today, we share a more grounded yet equally inspiring story of an entrepreneur who achieved this through the E-2 visa route, focusing on […]

The Health and Human Services (HHS) J waiver, an integral part of U.S. immigration policy, allows foreign medical graduates on J-1 visas to waive their two-year home-country physical presence requirement under specific conditions. This option proves beneficial for physicians specializing in primary care who are within a year of completion of a medical residency program.  […]

The National Interest Waiver (NIW) stands as a beacon of opportunity for certain immigrants who wish to bypass the traditional labor certification process required for certain employment-based green cards. This waiver is particularly relevant for those who demonstrate that their work in the United States would be of national interest. The interpretation of “national interest” […]

Experiencing a layoff can be a challenging period, especially for those on employment-based visas in the U.S. However, filing an I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, can provide the breathing space needed to strategize your next move. This application allows nonimmigrants to transition from their former employment-based nonimmigrant category to another nonimmigrant status, like a […]

The L-1 nonimmigrant visa category is for intracompany transferees. It allows certain individuals who have one year of qualifying employment abroad in an executive, managerial, or specialized knowledge position to transfer to a related U.S. business entity with a qualifying relationship. What is a “Qualifying Relationship”? A qualifying relationship exists if the foreign entity is […]