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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 10h

Know your rights when you return to the United States with a green card. Brad Bernstein is a immigration attorney in New York City. #KnowYourRights #lawyersoftiktok #lawtok #immigrationlawyer #immigrationtips

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 12h

The U.S. government has no official record of how many American citizens are being detained or deported by ICE. A recent ProPublica investigation uncovered 179 U.S. citizens unlawfully held many profiled, handcuffed, or ignored when they showed proof of

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 16h

Here is what we know about the new H1-b visa fee. In short, if you are in the USA and changing your status you are not paying. And if you are applying for a H1-b visa for the first time you are paying. #immigrationupdate #breakingnews #lawtok #immigrationtips #h1b

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 1d

There’s a brand-new $1,000 immigration parole fee that took effect on October 16, 2025 under the new “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1) and it’s going to increase every year with inflation. This applies to most people being paroled into the U.S. humanitarian

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 1d

Immigration detention is not supposed to be punishment it’s a civil process meant to ensure people show up for court. But detainees are reporting they’re going hungry. Here’s what’s being said, what ICE claims, what the rules actually require #lawtok #breakingnews #immigrationnews #lawyersoftiktok

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 1d

STOP being scared! Immigrants are still getting their green cards and citizenships every single day. Here’s an important public service announcement: immigration cases are still being approved. Green cards are still being issued. Citizenship applications are still being granted. Don’t let fear stop

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 2d

Big change for H-1B visas: a new $100 K fee for some applicants, but not all. If you’re in the U.S. on a student visa (F-1) and switching to H-1B, it looks like you may avoid this cost. If you’re outside the U.S. and being hired under H-1B, the employer faces

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 2d

The US naturalization test has been made officially harder. You need to study 128 questions. You will be asked 20 out of the 128 questions and have to get 12 questions correct. #immigrationupdate #breakingnews #lawtok #citizenship #immigrationnews

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 2d

when you file to remove the conditions if your residence, your receipt is your lawful residence and you travel freely with both. #greencard #lawyersoftiktok #immigrationlawyer #fiance #attorney

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 3d

Immigration Services no longer accepting checks or money orders for filing fees. Brad Bernstein, an immigration attorney in New York City, breaks down all the information you need to know to effectively file your immigration paperwork. #immigrationlaw #greencard #lawtok #immigrationtips #uscis

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 3d

No news on the DV lottery yet. Follow me for updates. #dvlottery #immigrationattorney #immigrationupdate #lawtok #immigrationnews

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 3d

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has issued a final rule amending regulations to require that all aliens (non-U.S. citizens) may now be photographed upon entry and departure from the United States. Key

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 25d

DACA recipients can file an EB5 for a investor bisa as long as he ir she can prove the source of funds was legally earned and tbat caused the hiring of 10 US workers. #ImmigrationLaw #tiktoklawyer #USCIS #fyp #viralvideo

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 26d

can Trump re-open removal hearings and kick people out of the country ? Brad Bernstein breaks it all down. #ImmigrationLaw #tiktoklawyer #USCIS #fyp #viralvideo

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 26d

L A R A what is most important is that you use your joint bank account together. Not the last name. Brad Bernstein breaks it all down. #ImmigrationLaw #tiktoklawyer #USCIS #fyp #viralvideo

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 26d

#studentvisa #immigrationlawyer #fyp #greencard #usa

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 27d

International students: Don’t play with weed in the U.S. Under the Trump administration, if you’re arrested for marijuana, even without a conviction, your SEVIS can be canceled and your student visa revoked. ✅ Arrest = big problem ✅ Conviction (even a tiny amount) = you’re

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 27d

If your mental health is suffering and your spouse is stuck abroad, you may qualify for an expedite. USCIS allows speed-ups for serious humanitarian hardship—especially health-related. Have a doctor’s letter, therapy records, or proof it’s affecting your job? That can help. File the expedite on

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 27d

The Gold Card Program launches late December 2025. For the first time, you can fast-track your way to a Green Card by contributing $1 million personally or $2 million through your business to the U.S. Commerce Department. The Trump administration is calling this the fastest path

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 27d

Trying to switch from TPS to B-2 while waiting for your H-1B to start? You can’t. TPS is not a nonimmigrant status, so you can’t change status within the U.S. to B-2 or anything else. If your H-1B gets approved, you’ll need to leave the U.S. and consular

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 28d

USCIS is DONE with paper checks starting Oct 29. Only ACH or credit card payments accepted. Here’s how to do it right so you don’t get rejected. #USCIS #ImmigrationTips #ImmigrationLaw #lawtok #bradbernstein

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Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 28d

After 4 years, DACA applications may reopen — but only outside Texas. Here’s how the Supreme Court ruling made this possible. ⚖️ #DACA #ImmigrationNews #lawtok #breakingnews #lawyersoftiktok

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 28d

Trump staged the largest immigration raid in U.S. history 475 Korean workers deported. But when the economy and a $350B investment were at risk, those same workers were invited back and told they can work on visitor visas. If anyone else tried that, they’d be deported for fraud.

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 29d

Birthright citizenship is still protected — courts have blocked Trump’s order for now. But the Supreme Court may soon decide whether to overturn 160 years of constitutional precedent. Stay tuned, because this could change everything. Follow me for live updates. #ImmigrationNews #lawtok

Brad Bernstein @bradbernsteinlaw.bsky.social · 29d

#studentvisa #immigrationlawyer #fyp #greencard #90dayfiance