Tag: border crossing

For the second year in a row, the number of illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border surpassed two million. Our Managing Partner, Rosanna Berardi, discusses this and more in her video below. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is calling on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to immediately address mounting problems contributing to inefficient management of the border between the United States and Canada. Managing Partner Rosanna Berardi has important information on how to deal with long lines and delays at the US-Canada Border. If you have any […]

Get up to date on the recent PSAC strike and its impact on visa, passport and immigration applications in Canada. Learn about how lawyers, law firms, and other legal professionals are dealing with the disruption caused by the strike. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from […]

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, NEXUS is designed to expedite the border clearance process for low-risk, approved travelers into Canada and the United States. After paying a fee, NEXUS members have crossing privileges at participating air, land, and marine ports of entry. Key benefits include expedited vehicle/pedestrian entrance into the U.S. or Canada, […]

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) has submitted an amendment under consideration this week, which would end the requirement for showing proof of vaccination for Canadians entering the United States along land ports of entry. Find out more in the video below. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear […]

If you’re a frequent traveler between the United States and Canada, this news will be music to your ears. The NEXUS trusted traveler program could get a lot better and eliminate the backlog (currently 12-14 months) to schedule an interview for NEXUS. Check out the news release from Rep. Brian Higgins and if you have […]

Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY 26th District) was in Buffalo on Monday, January 30, 2023, to talk about his new bill proposal. The proposed bill is called the “Make NEXUS Work Act” and will allow individuals to attend virtual NEXUS interviews. Under Higgins’ bill people who are applying for NEXUS will be able to connect through […]

If you’re planning to cross the US/Canada or US/Mexico border for work or pleasure, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks and costs involved. In this video, immigration lawyer Rosanna Berardi explains how to avoid making a costly mistake when crossing the border. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. […]

On January 10, 2023, President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met for the annual North American Leaders’ Summit. A prominent part of their discussion was about border security and the influx of migrants at the United States-Mexico border.  The number of migrants crossing the United States-Mexico […]

Following the US and the UK, Canada has brought back in COVID testing for people traveling from China, Hong Kong, and Macau. Watch the video below for more details and you may also be interested in our post on what being unvaccinated means for you at the US border. If you have any questions, contact […]