Brad Bernstein, Esq.

Brad Bernstein, Esq. Managing Partner of The Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C.

06/19/2026

Everyone wants to “sponsor themselves” for a green card, but the National Interest Waiver is not for everybody. An EB-2 NIW lets you ask immigration to waive the normal job offer and labor certification requirement, but only if your work has national importance and you can prove you are well positioned to advance it. Education alone is not enough. A business idea alone is not enough. You need evidence. USCIS evaluates NIW cases under the three-prong framework: substantial merit and national importance, whether the person is well positioned to advance the endeavor, and whether waiving the job offer and labor certification requirement benefits the United States. Hashtags

06/18/2026

The Board of Immigration Appeals just ruled that some immigrants may not need a full evidentiary hearing before the government applies a third-country removal bar. In my opinion, this is deeply troubling. If the government wants to send someone to a country they are not even from, that person should have a real chance to testify, present evidence, and explain why that country is not safe for them. Immigration court should not become a paperwork machine for deportation. Brad Bernstein Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C. 45 Broadway, New York, NY Call: 212-227-8933 Hashtags:

06/18/2026

The Supreme Court will review whether immigrants detained under mandatory detention laws are entitled to bond hearings when their detention becomes unreasonably prolonged. This case involves lawful permanent residents with criminal convictions, but the constitutional issue is much bigger: whether the government can keep someone in civil immigration detention for months or years without giving them a meaningful chance to ask a judge for release on bond. Bond is not automatic release. A bond hearing simply means the government must justify continued detention and the judge looks at danger, flight risk, and the facts of the case. Brad Bernstein Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C. 45 Broadway, New York, NY Call: 212-227-8933 Hashtags

06/18/2026

If you’re a U.S. citizen over 21 and your mother entered the United States legally, you can still file for her green card — and these cases are often very straightforward when done correctly. Your birth certificate proves the relationship and your age. If you were born outside the U.S., your naturalization certificate proves your citizenship. Case proven. From there, it’s about documenting your mom’s legal entry, any prior marriages or divorces, and completing the financial sponsorship through the affidavit of support. While the case is pending, your mom can often receive a work permit and travel document, and many of these cases are completed in under a year. ⚠️ Important disclaimer: This video is for general information only and is not legal advice. Every case depends on individual facts, entry history, prior immigration issues, and timing. You should always speak with an experienced immigration lawyer before filing. Done right the first time, these cases are usually very smooth. ⸻ 📞 CONTACT INFORMATION 📍 Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein 📞 212-227-8933 🌐 www.lawsb.com 📍 New York City • Immigration Law Nationwide

06/17/2026

“I have a final order of removal, but ICE hasn’t come for me yet.” I hear this all the time. And it’s one of the most dangerous assumptions in immigration law. Nothing happening does not mean you are safe. Time passing does not forgive a removal order. People live for years with final orders because files sit, priorities change, or enforcement resources shift. Then one day, something triggers action. A traffic stop. A background check. A policy change. A routine interaction with the government. And enforcement can start overnight. ⚠️ Important disclaimer: This video is for general information only and is not legal advice. Every removal case depends on specific facts, timing, prior hearings, notices, appeals, and immigration history. If you have a final order of removal, you should speak with an experienced immigration lawyer about your individual situation and available options. Hope is not a legal strategy. Planning is. ⸻ 📞 CONTACT INFORMATION 📍 Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein 📞 212-227-8933 🌐 www.lawsb.com 📍 New York City • Immigration Law Nationwide

06/17/2026

Major update for H-1B workers and employers. A federal court in Massachusetts ruled that the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee was unlawful and vacated the proclamation and related government guidance. USCIS has now stated that, effective June 12, 2026, it is not collecting the $100,000 H-1B fee. But this is not necessarily over. The government has been given a short temporary stay until June 18, 2026, and may continue fighting this in court. There is also another lawsuit in Washington, D.C. where the fee was also found unlawful, but that case is currently on appeal. For now, the most important takeaway is this: the $100,000 H-1B fee is not currently being collected, but employers and H-1B workers should stay alert because litigation is still pending. If you are filing an H-1B, sponsoring an employee, changing status, traveling, or dealing with visa processing, speak with an experienced immigration lawyer before making decisions. Brad Bernstein Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C. 45 Broadway, New York, NY Call: 212-227-8933 Website: www.lawsb.com

06/17/2026

USCIS has announced it will comply with a federal court order vacating certain immigration “hold” policies that delayed or paused benefit applications and required officers to consider country-specific factors in discretionary decisions. This does not mean every case will be approved, but it may help people whose cases were stuck because of these policies. Brad Bernstein Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, P.C. 45 Broadway, New York, NY 212-227-8933

06/16/2026

Let’s play a game: Are you getting through, or are you getting deported? These are real immigration scenarios I see every day involving arrests, old convictions, travel, and green cards. Some outcomes may surprise you. Immigration law does not work on common sense. One detail can change everything. Two people with similar cases can have completely different outcomes. ⚠️ Important disclaimer: This video is for general information only. It is not legal advice and it is not a substitute for reviewing your specific situation with an immigration lawyer. Immigration cases depend on exact facts, dates, charges, dispositions, travel history, and prior filings. Everyone’s case is different. If you are guessing instead of knowing, that’s how people get into serious trouble. ⸻ 📞 CONTACT INFORMATION 📍 Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein 📞 212-227-8933 🌐 www.lawsb.com 📍 New York City • Immigration Law Nationwide

06/15/2026

About one out of every three immigration cases that comes to my office is not a new case. It’s me fixing mistakes caused by bad lawyering or people trying to do this on their own. Wrong forms. Wrong process. Wrong agency. Affidavits of support filled out incorrectly. Cases filed “just to try” without understanding the long-term consequences. Immigration does not forget. Those mistakes stay in your file forever and often make your case harder, slower, or impossible. Being your own lawyer is still a legal strategy. A bad lawyer is just as dangerous. Fixing a mistake is always harder than doing it right the first time. ⸻ 📞 CONTACT INFORMATION 📍 Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein 📞 212-227-8933 🌐 www.lawsb.com 📍 New York City • Immigration Law Nationwide ⸻ #️⃣ HASHTAGS (CLEAN + TARGETED)

06/15/2026

When USCIS tells you to withdraw your marriage case, that is not a suggestion. It is a warning. In many cases, USCIS is signaling that if they issue a decision, it will likely be a denial, and possibly much worse. Fraud findings, referrals to immigration court, or permanent damage to your immigration record can follow. Withdrawal does not automatically mean your marriage is fake. Often, it means your case is not ready, the evidence is weak, or there are inconsistencies USCIS does not like. Sometimes withdrawing is damage control. Forcing a bad decision can destroy future options. ⚠️ Important disclaimer: This video is for general information only and is not legal advice. Every marriage-based case depends on specific facts, timing, evidence, prior filings, and immigration history. You should never decide to withdraw or continue a case without speaking to an experienced immigration lawyer about your individual situation. In immigration, strategy matters. Pride does not win cases. ⸻ 📞 CONTACT INFORMATION 📍 Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein 📞 212-227-8933 🌐 www.lawsb.com 📍 New York City • Immigration Law Nationwide

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