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  • Inflation Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a final rule detailing an adjustment in the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to adjust for inflation. Under the USCIS Stabilization Act, the current premium processing fees were established, along with the authority for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to biennially adjust […]
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  • Get Your H-1B Visa Stamped Without Leaving the U.S.

    This is huge! You may soon be able to get your H-1B visa stamped without leaving the US. The stateside visa renewal option will initially be available for 20,000 temporary visa holders. The State Department also intends to extend interview waivers, further streamlining the process. State Department officials recently announced that a select number of […]
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  • USCIS Updates Guidance and Clarifies Policy on Family-Based Conditional Permanent Residence

    U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently updated its guidance on family-based conditional permanent residence. The update consolidates and updates guidance on eligibility, filing, and adjudication for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. Key Points of the Update Understanding Conditional Permanent Residence Under the Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986, a noncitizen […]
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  • How to Move from Canada to the USA

    Are you a Canadian who wants to live or work in the United States? Do you have property in the US? There are several options for Canadians who want to move to the US! If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.
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  • FAQ: H-1B Updates from USCIS for the Coming Year

    H-1B status is a non-immigrant visa category in the United States that allows employers to hire foreign workers in specialized occupations, typically requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher. It enables foreign professionals to work temporarily in the U.S. for the sponsoring employer and is often used in fields such as technology, science, engineering, and healthcare. […]
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  • Illegal Border Crossings: #1 Issue in 2024

    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.
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  • Can an LPR Track Their Travel History for a U.S. Citizenship Application?

    To become a U.S. Citizen, one must file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. When preparing Form N-400, the applicant must disclose the total number of trips (in days) they took outside of the U.S. for 24 hours or longer, during the last 5 years. Many lawfully permanent residents (“LPRs”) who want to apply for U.S. […]
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  • National Interest Waiver: Everything You Need to Know

    Our Partner, Jennifer Behm, discusses the national interest waiver and self-petitioning for a green card without an employer in the video below. You might also be interested in our post on EB-2 National Interest Waiver Green Cards and you can read more about EB-2 & EB-3 Green Cards here. You can book a consultation with […]
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  • FAQ: Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

    Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is an immigration benefit granted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to eligible individuals in the United States who are nationals of a country (or persons without nationality who last habitually resided in such country) that has been designated for TPS. A country may be designated for TPS on the […]
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  • National Interest Waiver Explained: Self-Petition For a Green Card Without an Employer

    Our Managing Partner, Rosanna Berardi, discusses the national interest waiver and self-petitioning for a green card without an employer in the video below. You might also be interested in our post on EB-2 National Interest Waiver Green Cards and you can read more about EB-2 & EB-3 Green Cards here.
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