Brad Bernstein, Esq.

06/05/2026

I asked Victoria, our marketing manager, to help me dig into the data on public mass shootings in the United States. Here’s what the research actually shows. Across recent years, roughly 85–86% of public mass shooters were U.S.-born citizens. About 14% were immigrants, almost all here legally. Undocumented immigrants account for a near-zero share of these crimes, often just one or two cases across decades. This isn’t opinion. It’s data. If we’re going to have serious conversations about violence, we need to start with facts, not fear, and not political talking points.

06/04/2026

You overstayed your visa. Still married to a U.S. citizen. Still inside the U.S. Adjustment is allowed. Even from a banned country.

06/03/2026

There is no single “entrepreneur visa” in the United States. If you are a founder, investor, startup owner, or business professional, your green card or work visa options depend on your role, your background, your funding, and your long-term goals. In this video, I briefly cover the main options entrepreneurs actually use, including: • O-1 and EB-1 for extraordinary ability • EB-2 National Interest Waiver • H-1B for startup founders • E-2 investor visas • L-1A for multinational business owners • The international entrepreneur program • EB-5 investor green cards • And the new Gold Card option There is no one-size-fits-all solution. The right strategy depends on your facts. I’m Brad Bernstein, a New York City immigration lawyer with over 30 years of experience handling complex business and investor immigration cases nationwide. 📍 Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein 45 Broadway, New York, NY 📞 212-227-8933 If you are serious about building your future in the U.S., get real legal guidance before you make a move.

06/02/2026

National Interest Waiver cases are changing fast for 2026. USCIS has updated its guidance, and approval is no longer about long resumes, generic job letters, or vague claims that your work is “important to the U.S. economy.” For NIW cases in 2026, immigration officers are focused on real impact and real outcomes. Strong cases show that your work has been adopted, cited, funded, licensed, or implemented. That means published research with citations, patents, funded projects, products in use, startups with real traction, revenue, paying customers, or serious investors. USCIS is clearly favoring applicants in critical and emerging fields such as AI, cybersecurity, robotics, semiconductors, biotech, clean energy, space, and advanced STEM research. Early-career professionals can still qualify, but the evidence must be strong and specific and clearly show that your work rises above your years of experience. The biggest change for 2026 is this: your work must be directly tied to a specific U.S. national priority. General statements are no longer enough. You must show how your exact skills and work benefit the United States in a concrete, measurable way and that you are well-positioned to carry it out, with strong third-party validation from government agencies, major companies, or recognized experts. If you are considering a National Interest Waiver for 2026, strategy matters more than ever. Filing the wrong case can cost you years. 📞 Contact Brad Bernstein Immigration Attorney Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C. 📍 45 Broadway, New York, NY ☎️ 212-227-8933 For serious immigration matters, get real legal guidance before you file. HASHTAGS

06/01/2026

OPT is not flexible. USCIS does not care if you “didn’t know.” You only get 90 days of unemployment total on OPT. One gap between jobs. One late update. One unauthorized work day. That’s all it takes. I see talented students lose their status every year over simple, avoidable mistakes. If you’re on OPT, track everything. Your future depends on it. 🎓 This is required watching for international students.

06/01/2026

What International Students have to look forward to in 2026. International students are in the crosshairs of the Trump administration. Look for changes in Duration of Status rules, OPT cutbacks, $100,000 H1b fee, security screening and social media scrutiny. Immigration Attorney Brad Bernstein breaks it all down.

06/01/2026

Why You Need a experienced Immigration Lawyer Before You File Anything? Most immigration mistakes don’t happen after a denial. They happen the moment someone files the wrong application. Once USCIS has your information, there is no reset button. The wrong filing can trigger unlawful presence, force waivers you never needed, or permanently block future options. Before you file anything, understand the strategy. Forms are easy. Immigration consequences are not. 📞 Speak to an immigration lawyer before you file. Hashtags:

06/01/2026

For years, Americans have been told that deporting undocumented immigrants would create jobs for U.S. citizens, raise wages, and strengthen the economy. A new study released by economists at the University of Colorado examined what happened in areas where ICE dramatically increased arrests and enforcement. The researchers found that immigrant employment fell, but employment among U.S.-born workers did not increase. Wages didn’t increase either. Instead, construction slowed, consumer spending dropped, businesses hired less, and local economic activity weakened. Supporters of stricter immigration enforcement argue that border security, public safety, the rule of law, and long-term labor market changes are just as important as short-term economic data. But according to this research, the immediate economic gains many expected simply did not materialize. What do you think? Should immigration policy be judged primarily by economics, border security, public safety, or all of the above? 👇 Let me know in the comments. If you have questions about visas, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense, or any immigration matter, contact Spar & Bernstein. 📞 Call: 212-227-8933 🌐 Website: Spar & Bernstein Immigration Lawyers 📍 45 Broadway, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10006 # # # # #

05/31/2026

The Supreme Court is expected to issue a major decision on birthright citizenship sometime in June, and the case is far more complicated than most headlines suggest. This isn’t just a political fight. The Court is being asked to consider the meaning of the 14th Amendment, the federal citizenship statute, and over 125 years of Supreme Court precedent, including the landmark Wong Kim Ark decision. The Trump administration argues that birthright citizenship was intended to protect formerly enslaved people and their children, not the children of undocumented immigrants or temporary visitors. Challengers argue that the Constitution, federal law, and more than a century of Supreme Court precedent all say that if you’re born in the United States, you’re a U.S. citizen. The decision could affect immigration law for generations. What do you think the Supreme Court will do? Leave your thoughts in the comments. ⸻ Contact Information For help with immigration matters anywhere in the United States: Brad Bernstein Managing Partner Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C. 📞 212-227-8933 🌐 Spar & Bernstein Immigration Lawyers www.lawsb.com 📍 New York, New York Serving clients in all 50 states and around the world. ⸻ # # # # #

05/31/2026