The Law Office of Brian D. Zuccaro, PLLC

05/29/2026

AILA has provided a flyer outlining USCIS' recent Adjustment of Status (AOS) policy change, and explaining it's potentimpace on applications.

05/10/2026

04/19/2026

Yes, Trump 2.0 has heavily restricted both legal and illegal immigration through executive actions, policy shifts, and in some cases, in disregard to the law. This has brought increased attention to U.S. immigration, and instances of border refusals or visa denials have become front page news. But often, the news is merely shining light on cases that prior administrations would likely have also challenged.

For example, recently news outlets picked up the story of a Canadian citizen residing in Martha’s Vineyard who had his TN visa status renewal application denied by USCBP. According to reports, this individual worked for a luxury home builder as “a construction consultant.” Presumably this person obtained their initial TN status under the Management Consultant TN category, which officials consider the most difficult. Now, we do not know the actual nature of this person’s job, but even without that specific information USCBP could have had 3 issues with this case: (1) a job offer with a home builder; (2) working on construction projects; and (3) requesting an extension of a Management Consultant case for a non-Management Consultant firm.

Even before Trump 1.0, USCBP officers would have looked at any one of these elements as potentially incongruent with the Management Consultant TN category.

Read the rest of this analysis in our latest article by clicking the link in our profile.

04/18/2026

Immigration scams including attorney impersonation are on the rise. Find out how to verify an attorney before sending payment.

If you unsure whether you are receiving a bona fide message or invoice from our office, send a message through our website at www.bdzlaw.com.

03/10/2026

Starting March 10, 2026, Billy Bishop airport will begin USCBP preclearance operations. This means individuals traveling from Billy Bishop to the US will be inspected by USCBP officers prior to their flight to the US. Additionally, Canadian citizens traveling to the US through Billy Bishop in order to apply for TN Visa status will now have their applications reviewed at Billy Bishop instead of in the US.

For more information on CBP pre-clearance operations or the TN visa requirements, please contact our office today!

The Law Office of Brian D. Zuccaro, PLLC
Buffalo, New York
716-393-8070
www.bdzlaw.com

03/08/2026

Learn more about U.S. Lawful Permanent Residence and the I-751 petition requirements and process.

U.S. immigration lawyer Brian D. Zuccaro has over 20 years of experience helping U.S. citizens and their spouses navigate the U.S. green card application process.

***Statements regarding prior application approvals our office has obtained are provided for informational purpose only. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.***

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02/28/2026

AILA provides a summary of the recent USCIS Policies Impacting Asylum Applicants, Refugees, and People from “High-Risk” Countries

02/20/2026

4 Reasons To Pursue An H-1B Visa During Trump 2.0

Despite the challenges in securing an H-1B visa lately, the visa classification continues to provide several advantages over other visas during the U.S. lawful permanent residence (Green Card) application process. In contrast to non-dual intent visas like the TN visa, having H-1B visa status during the Green Card process eliminates questions over intent, avoids travel bars, and allows for extensions of visa status.

02/07/2026

6 Ways To Improve Your Chances For A TN Visa Under Trump 2.0

02/01/2026

Five ways to facilitate your reentry to the US under your TN visa after traveling internationally.

1. Have a printed copy of your I-94 record

2. Have a copy of your TN support letter

3. Have copies of your recent pay stubs

4. If it has been a long time since your last entry, have a fresh letter confirming your TN employment

5. Print out my latest blog post on the subject