Immigration Weekly with Rosanna Berardi

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Could the U.S. government really take away someone’s citizenship? In this episode of Immigration Weekly, Rosanna talks about a surprising new policy from the Department of Justice that focuses on something called denaturalization - removing U.S. citizenship from people who weren’t born in the country. Rosanna explains what this means, who could be affected, and why this change is such a big deal. From serious crimes like terrorism to things like fraud during the COVID pandemic - if you’re a naturalized citizen or just curious about immigration law, this is one you’ll want to hear.

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Confused about how long Canadians can actually stay in the U.S. and why everyone keeps talking about fingerprints, fees, and I-94s all of a sudden? This episode sorts out the chaos. Rosanna breaks down the real rules behind snowbird travel, explains why the “six-month rule” was never a guarantee, and shares how border officers actually decide your stay each time you cross. She clears up the media panic around new registration requirements, shows you how to avoid unnecessary hassle at the border, and uses her insider experience as a former inspector to make everything finally click.

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Headed to the border soon? Get ready. Starting December 26th, every non-U.S. citizen, including Canadians, will have their photo taken when crossing into or out of the United States. Sounds intense, right? Not quite.

In this episode of Immigration Weekly, Rosanna Berardi explains what’s really changing, why it’s happening now after 20 years in the making, and what travelers can actually expect at the border. No drama, no panic - just the facts from someone who’s been on both sides of the immigration booth.

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What happens when one president can rewrite America’s immigration system with just a few strokes of a pen? In this episode of Immigration Weekly, Rosanna pulls back the curtain on the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration changes - from “invasion” declarations and billion-dollar border bills to the jaw-dropping $100,000 H-1B visa fee.

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Think moving to the U.S. is as simple as getting a job offer or marrying a citizen? Think again. In this episode of Immigration Weekly, Rosanna Berardi breaks down the real story behind America’s immigration system - the sponsorship rules, endless quotas, and outdated laws that make it so complicated. With humor and decades of insider experience, Rosanna explains why it’s not as easy as it looks and what’s really standing between you and that green card.

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Do you think you could pass the U.S. citizenship test today? Most Americans probably couldn’t, and that’s exactly the issue. In this episode, Rosanna breaks down the new citizenship rules taking effect on October 20th, from a tougher civics test to deeper “good moral character” checks (yes, even your social media). With over 30 years in immigration law, Rosanna explains what’s changing, why it matters, and what applicants need to do now.

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Could posting an unpopular opinion online really get you kicked out of the U.S.? After Marco Rubio’s comments on hate speech and immigration, plenty of people are wondering. In this episode of Immigration Weekly, Rosanna Berardi breaks down what’s politics, what’s law, and what foreign nationals actually need to know about free speech, borders, and due process.

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Can the government really use race or ethnicity to decide who gets stopped by immigration officers? In this episode, Rosanna unpacks a recent Supreme Court ruling that’s shaking up immigration enforcement in Los Angeles and beyond. With ICE flush with new funding and the Court siding with law enforcement, she explains what this means for communities, employers, and anyone trying to make sense of the system right now.

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Imagine being told the chance to work in America is not only a lottery but now comes with a $100,000 price tag. In this special edition of Immigration Weekly, Rosanna Berardi cuts through the noise around the H-1B visa shake-up, breaking down how the program actually works, why it matters to American businesses, and what’s really behind the latest executive order. If you’re tired of the headlines and want the real story, this episode tells it straight.

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What if the officer reviewing your green card application could also slap on handcuffs and haul you away? That’s the bombshell change Rosanna is unpacking in this week’s episode of Immigration Weekly. USCIS officers - once just the paperwork people - are now being given full law enforcement powers. Guns, badges, arrests, even expedited removals. Rosanna breaks down what this shift really means, why it’s happening, and why she believes it’s a dangerous overreach that could turn routine interviews into something far more intimidating.

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