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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Two election risks can exist at once: unlawful voting and citizens being wrongly flagged. Iowa found 35 noncitizen ballots counted in 2024; Texas later confirmed some SAVE flags involved citizens. What evidence should be required before a voter registration can be canceled?

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Someone claiming to be USCIS or ICE demands immediate payment? Stop. USCIS does not call, text, or email demanding fees or threatening deportation. Don’t pay by gift card, crypto, Zelle, Cash App, or wire. Verify independently through an official .gov source.

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A visa in your passport can look valid even after the government has revoked it. The State Department says more than 175,000 visas have been revoked since President Trump took office, with the government continuously screening visa holders. Revocations can involve criminal allegations, security

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Trump administration has sued New York over its in-state tuition policy for certain undocumented students, and the case could have major financial consequences. The dispute centers on whether New York's tuition benefit is legally based on state residence or on attending and graduating from a

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Republican Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is calling for major legal immigration reform, arguing that President Trump now has an opportunity to address a system Congress has failed to fix for decades. DeWine says America needs workers and has called for policies that keep skilled graduates and other

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Supreme Court's 1898 decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark established one of the most important principles in American constitutional law: birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. After Wong Kim Ark, who was born in San Francisco, returned from a trip abroad, the

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The green card got its nickname because the first modern permanent resident cards, issued in 1946, were printed on green paper. But here's the twist: for decades afterward, the card wasn't green at all. Over the years, the government changed its color several times—including blue, tan, and even

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

GOOD NEWS FOR IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS: A federal judge has temporarily stopped ICE from routinely arresting, detaining, and deporting certain immigrants with pending VAWA self-petitions, U visa petitions, and T visa petitions. In Immigration Center for Women and Children v. Noem, the court blocked

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

What was America's first immigration law? The answer depends on what you mean. The earliest federal laws addressed citizenship, passenger records, and immigration restrictions at different points in U.S. history. From the Naturalization Act of 1790 to the Page Act of 1875 and

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A lot of people think they’ve found a loophole: come to the U.S. on a visitor visa, stay 5 months, leave for a few days in Canada or the Bahamas, and then re-enter for another 6 months. It doesn’t work. Immigration officers aren’t fooled. You’ll usually only get a few weeks — if

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

An immigration petition filed more than 25 years ago could still help someone get a green card today. Under Section 245(i), certain people who are "grandfathered" may be able to adjust status in the United States even if they entered without inspection, overstayed a visa, or worked without

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Many people believe Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Status is only for orphans or children in foster care. That's not true. Some unmarried immigrants under 21 may qualify if a state court finds they cannot reunify with one or both parents because of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or a similar basis

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

If the person who filed your immigration case passes away, do not assume your case is over. Under INA Section 204(l), some family- and employment-based immigration cases may continue even after the death of the petitioner or another qualifying relative. To qualify, at least one beneficiary

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Your employer wants to sponsor you for a green card but does not know where to start? Employment-based green cards can involve categories like EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, PERM labor certification, prevailing wage, recruitment, the I-140 petition, priority dates, and adjustment of status. It sounds

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Seven red flags that trigger a tough marriage interview with USCIS. Comment your experience. #marriageinterview #stokesinterview #immigrationlaw #greencardinterview #attorney #EC

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Ten things you should never say at a USCIS interview. Comment which one you’ve heard. #uscisinterview #greencardinterview #immigrationtips #immigrationlawyer #attorney #EC

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Small immigration filing mistakes can cause big problems. Incomplete forms, old form editions, wrong answers, missing signatures, original documents, or the wrong filing fee can lead to your case being rejected or denied. Do not assume immigration will just let you fix it later. Before you file,

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A 2026 Board of Immigration Appeals decision significantly narrowed when INA Section 237(a)(1)(H) can be used to waive certain immigration fraud. If the fraud involved entering the United States with an immigrant visa, this waiver may still be available in the right case. But for many people who

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

You do not have to be a professional smuggler—or make any money—to face serious immigration consequences. Under INA Section 237(a)(1)(E), a noncitizen may be charged as deportable for knowingly helping, encouraging, or assisting another person to enter the United States unlawfully. A limited

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Many people have never heard of INA Section 212(k)—but in the right case, it can save an immigrant visa or green card. A 212(k) waiver may be available when someone received an immigrant visa but later discovers there was a qualifying problem they didn't know about and couldn't reasonably have

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

A new rule scheduled to take effect on September 15 would replace "Duration of Status" for many new F-1 students with a fixed I-94 expiration date. If a student needs extra time to finish a degree, an updated I-20 alone may no longer be enough, they may also need to apply to USCIS for an extension.

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Before filing anything new with immigration, you may need to request your records through a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request. Old applications, border interviews, removal orders, and prior immigration filings don't disappear. USCIS and other immigration agencies can compare what you file

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

CBS News recently reported on internal emails suggesting the FBI may defer certain investigations involving DHS officers to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have said there has been no change in policy. The broader question is

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A new USCIS rule is now in effect that allows certain affirmative asylum applicants to be referred directly to immigration court without first receiving an asylum interview. The rule applies to new asylum applications and pending applications that have not yet been interviewed. USCIS may refer

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The biggest change under the new asylum rule isn't just that USCIS can skip your asylum interview—it's that the agency may refer certain cases to immigration court without first asking for additional evidence or clarification. If your asylum application was filed with the expectation that you would

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Can the government fine an immigrant up to $1.8 million for not leaving the United States? That is the question at the center of a major federal lawsuit. Under a DHS rule, some immigrants with final orders of removal have been assessed civil penalties of up to $998 per day,

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

New York requires 1,000 hours of training and two state examinations before someone can receive a cosmetology license. NYPD recruits receive 865 listed hours of initial training, including 105 hours devoted to firearms and tactics. But during ICE’s recent hiring surge, internal records revealed

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Think your immigration case is hopeless? Do not assume you have no options. There may be different paths to legal residence, including marriage, family petitions, job sponsorships, work visas, self-petitions like EB-1 or EB-2 NIW, and humanitarian options like U visas, T visas, VAWA, or SIJS. Some

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Think you can pass the U.S. citizenship civics test? In this video, Brad gives you real-style citizenship test questions to see if you are ready. The civics test is one of the most important parts of becoming a U.S. citizen, and you need to know

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

A Wisconsin judge was convicted of felony obstruction after a jury found she interfered with ICE’s attempt to arrest a man in her courthouse. Federal prosecutors sought a prison sentence, but instead she was fined $5,000 and received no jail time. The sentencing judge cited the significant

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Received a Notice to Appear? Do not ignore it. This means deportation proceedings have started, but it does not automatically mean you will be deported. Read every page, never miss court, gather your immigration documents immediately, and do not sign anything from ICE without speaking to a lawyer

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

A marriage green card interview is not the time to sound rehearsed. Immigration officers are trained to spot scripted answers, and real married couples do not speak like robots. Your answers do not need to match word for word, but the important facts need to line up, including dates, addresses,

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

DHS ended the 540-day automatic extension for many work permit renewals. A federal lawsuit in California says DHS rushed the rule through improperly and failed to justify the policy change. The government’s response is due mid-July, and workers could lose their jobs while the case plays out.

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The 75-country immigrant visa pause raises serious legal questions that courts have not fully answered before. The administration says the pause is based on “public charge” concerns. But immigration law has always required public charge to be decided case by case, not by nationality. When a policy

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Let’s play Deported or Not Deported. These are real scenarios I see every week. Some sound harmless. Some sound illegal. Most people guess wrong. Immigration law is not common sense. Small mistakes can have life-changing consequences. If your situation feels “complicated,” that’s usually when you

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Let’s play: Is Trump taking away your citizenship? There is a lot of panic right now, and most of it is based on bad information. Denaturalization is not about mistakes. It’s not about traffic tickets. It’s not about crimes committed after you became a citizen. In real life,

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

when you call the USCIS hotline for help, if they give wrong information that you follow they are not responsible for their mistake, you are! #ImmigrationLaw #KnowYourRights #immigrationhelp #VisaProblems

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Airlines get gined big bucks if they transport someone with invalid documents. Attorney Brad Bernstein explains. #ImmigrationLaw #attorney #ImmigrationAttorney #GreenCard #bradbernstein

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

There are more paths to citizenship than people realize. Here are the eight fastest, including routes for kids, spouses, and military members. Comment with which one you qualify for. #citizenship #attorney #immigrationlaw #naturalization #fyp

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

We are proud to announce that Spar & Bernstein has been recognized in Chambers USA 2026. For decades, Chambers & Partners has been one of the legal profession's most respected and influential ranking organizations, evaluating law firms based on client feedback, legal expertise, professional

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Your US citizen child can file for you when he or she reaches 21. Not a day sooner.

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Ten things you should never say at a USCIS interview. Comment which one you’ve heard. #uscisinterview #greencardinterview #immigrationtips #immigrationlawyer #attorney #EC

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Supreme Court just cleared the path for the Trump administration to end TPS protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants, including many Haitians and Venezuelans. TPS was created to protect people from being forced back to countries dealing with war, natural disaster, political

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

What immigration rule confuses you the most? Ask me in the comments. No judgment. Immigration law is complicated. Marriage to a U.S. citizen does not automatically fix every case. Having a U.S. citizen child does not automatically give you status. Leaving the

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Attorney Brad Bernstein breaks down the 7 top reasons that a marriage will be investigated for fraud by the Dept of Homeland Security. #fyp #viralvideo #immigrationlawyer #adjustmentofstatus #immigrationlaw #EC

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

An internal ICE memo just leaked. It claims immigration officers can break into homes without a judge’s warrant. Not a court-signed warrant. An internal government document. This is not theoretical. It already happened. A battering ram was used in Minneapolis. If the government can enter your home

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