Tag: coronavirus

It’s been 18 long months since the U.S.-Canada border closed. While U.S. citizens and green card holders can enter Canada for non-essential travel, the same cannot be said for our friends north of the border. In this video, Berardi Immigration Law Managing Partner Rosanna Berardi has the latest. If you have any questions about crossing […]

On September 20, 2021, the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeff Zients announced the U.S. will be lifting pandemic-related travel restrictions for select countries that were imposed at the beginning of last year. Specifically, the U.S. will re-open for air travelers from 33 countries including China, India, Brazil, and a majority of Europe if they […]

Whether you’re entering the U.S. by land or air — or applying for Green Card status at the border – there are different testing and vaccination requirements. And they are changing regularly. Berardi Immigration Law is here to help. If you have any questions about testing or vaccination requirements for U.S. entry, feel free to […]

Beginning October 1, 2021, green card applicants will be required to establish that they have received a complete COVID-19 vaccine series in order to be deemed eligible for permanent residence, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The COVID-19 vaccine has been added to the existing list of vaccinations already required of […]

Here’s the latest on testing at the border. Our office has been getting a ton of questions about which test you need to enter Canada as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, so this video walks you through the specifics. Of course, if you have any questions then please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’d […]

Are you a U.S. work permit holder on an overseas holiday? Just because you have a work permit doesn’t mean you’ll be able to return to the U.S. once your vacation is finished. In this video, Berardi Immigration Law Associate Attorney Gabriella Agostinelli has vital information for any U.S. work permit holder who is traveling […]

If you’re a Canadian citizen on a U.S. work permit traveling outside North America, you need to watch this video right away. Many of our clients, who have U.S. work permits but traveled to Europe or other destination over the summer, are having difficulty flying back to the United States. Currently, U.S. travel restrictions only […]

On August 12, 2021, USCIS announced that it is temporarily extending the validity period of Form I-693, Report of Medical Examinations and Vaccination Record, to four years. The form was previously valid for only two years.  Under the newly released guidance, USCIS may consider a completed Form I-693 valid if:  The civil surgeon’s signature is dated no […]

As of August 9th, fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents can travel to Canada for non-essential purposes. Vaccinated travelers are also exempt from the quarantine and day-8 testing requirements previously implemented by the Canadian government.  How to qualify for the Vaccinated Traveler Exemption To qualify for the Vaccinated Traveler Exemption, an individual must […]

Canada opened its borders recently to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents and Berardi Immigration Law made the trip from Buffalo, New York, to Ft. Erie, Ontario, via the Peace Bridge. You need three things to travel to Canada (check out this video for more details about crossing the border): you must be vaccinated, you must […]