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How to Prepare for Your Marriage-Based Green Card Interview: A Complete Guide
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters The marriage-based green card interview is the final step in the I-130/I-485 process. At Cohen, Tucker + Ades, we know that even the most prepared couples feel a bit of “interview anxiety.” However, with the right strategy, this meeting is […]
Read MoreThe End of the “Cure Period”: What the 2026 ICE I-9 Update Means for Your Business
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters In the world of federal immigration compliance, the “10-day grace period” has long been a safety net for employers. If U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) found a clerical error on a Form I-9, you typically had 10 business days […]
Read MoreProving a “Bona Fide” Marriage in 2026: Evidence for the Digital & Remote Couple
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters TL;DR: To prove a bona fide marriage to USCIS in 2026, couples must demonstrate a shared life through financial entanglement and consistent communication. In a remote-work world, traditional “paper trails” like joint leases are often replaced by digital evidence: […]
Read MoreThe “Deportation Judge” Era: What the CBS Sunday Morning Report Reveals About Immigration Court Purges
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters In a startling recent segment on CBS Sunday Morning, reporter Ted Koppel exposed the massive restructuring of the U.S. immigration court system. Since early 2025, the administration has fired, retired, or forced out over 200 immigration judges—nearly a third of […]
Read MoreUSCIS Denial: Is it Better to Appeal or Refile Your Application?
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters The Quick Answer (TL;DR) Should I appeal or refile my USCIS denial? Generally, you should appeal if USCIS made a legal error and you want to keep your original priority date. You should refile if your application was missing evidence […]
Read MoreEmpowering the Community: Cohen, Tucker + Ades Launches YourRightsNow.com
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters At Cohen, Tucker + Ades, our mission has always been clear: to provide world-class legal advocacy while ensuring that every individual has the tools to protect their future. Today, we are thrilled to take that mission a step further with […]
Read MoreDo You Have a Right to a Closing Argument in Immigration Court? Understanding Matter of A-M-Z-F- (2026)
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters When your future in the United States is on the line, every second in court matters. For decades, many believed that presenting a final “closing argument” was a guaranteed part of a fair trial. However, a landmark decision from the […]
Read MoreNavigating the 2026 Shift: A Vital Update on TPS and Humanitarian Parole
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters The landscape of U.S. immigration is currently undergoing significant transformations, with many established programs facing terminations, legal stays, and shifting work authorization guidelines. For those relying on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or Humanitarian Parole, staying informed is no longer just […]
Read MoreThe Rising Tide of “Self-Deportation”: What It Means for Immigrant Communities
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters The landscape of U.S. immigration enforcement is shifting. While large-scale, televised raids have dominated headlines in the past, a quieter and potentially more destabilizing strategy is taking hold: self-deportation. At Cohen, Tucker + Ades, we believe it is vital for […]
Read MoreIs AI Deciding Your Immigration Case? What You Need to Know.
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters At Cohen, Tucker + Ades, we have spent decades helping individuals and corporations navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. As technology evolves, so does the way the government processes your applications. USCIS is increasingly using Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
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