Tag: CBP

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 […]

As of December 1, conditionally approved NEXUS and FAST applicants of CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs may now complete the interview portion of the enrollment process at the Fort Erie/Peace Bridge Enrollment Centers. Watch the video below for more information and you may also be interested in this page on the CBP website: CBP Implements Split […]

The CBP is collecting DNA from some nonimmigrant visa holders. What does this mean for you? Watch the video below to find out – and you might be interested in our previous blog post, When Will USCIS Reuse Biometrics. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from […]

If you hold a standard green card in the U.S., you are required to maintain permanent residency status in the U.S. So, the common question remains: what do I do if I’d like to work in the U.S. and commute from my home in Canada or Mexico? Thanks to the birth of the commuter green […]

Some Canadian visitors may be unaware that they could be permitted to extend their stay in the United States beyond the initially authorized six-month period. We, at Berardi Immigration Law, have some important tips to keep in mind! When a Canadian visitor applies for entry to the United States, they’re typically admitted as a B-2 […]

NEXUS and U.S./Canada FAST enrollment centers in the United States will reopen April 19, 2022, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Beginning April 5, applicants who are conditionally approved may schedule interviews at U.S. NEXUS and U.S./Canada FAST enrollment centers in the U.S. through the Trusted Traveler Portal (https://ttp.dhs.gov/). In Canada NEXUS and […]

In an effort to modernize and streamline cruise travel, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Carnival Cruise Line announced they will be implementing facial biometrics into the debarkation process at the Port of New Orleans, Louisiana. Facial Biometric technology is now available for arriving cruise passengers at seaports in Florida, New Jersey, Texas, California, […]

With Christmas just a couple of days away, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released some tips that travelers should heed to ensure smooth travel as wait times at Ports of Entry and airports will surely be increased during this busy holiday season. Prepare your documents Possess a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative document such […]

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 […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented and deterred many individuals from traveling, including U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs). As such, many LPRs who traveled abroad before last March may find that their status as a LPR has expired or that they have “abandoned” their residency from being out of the U.S. for too long. This has […]