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Why Proactive Immigration Planning Matters: How Pre-Detention Bond Packages & OneTapSOS Protect Your Family
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Recent news highlights a sharp increase in enforcement activity, as immigration authorities have reportedly detained over 10,000 people in a 5-day span—doubling daily arrest numbers to a new target of 2,000 per day. With arrests happening during routine check-ins, traffic […]
Read MoreNew DHS Rule Ends “Duration of Status” for F, J, and M Visas: What International Students & Exchange Scholars Must Know
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Key Takeaways for International Students & Scholars End of Duration of Status (D/S): The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially finalized the rule ending open-ended “Duration of Status” for F, J, and M nonimmigrants. 4-Year Maximum Admission Cap: F […]
Read MoreMajor Update: USCIS Rescinds 2022 Public Charge Rule—What New Public Charge Rule Means for Your Green Card Application
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Navigating the U.S. immigration system requires staying on top of rapid policy shifts. In a major development, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially published a new public charge rule rescinding the 2022 Biden-era public charge regulations. This shift marks […]
Read MoreIH-3, IH-4, IR-3, and IR-4: Demystifying International Adoption Visas
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters The moment you step off the plane with your child on U.S. soil is one of the most profound milestones of your life. However, while the journey home is a time for celebration, the legal process is not yet fully […]
Read MoreThe Sequencing Trap: Why Adopting Abroad Too Soon Can Block a U.S. Visa
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters For many families pursuing international adoption, the emotional drive to secure a child’s safety can lead to critical, well-intentioned procedural mistakes. The most common—and devastating—of these errors is finalizing the adoption in a foreign country before securing the explicit permission […]
Read MoreThe International Adoption Timeline: What to Expect
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters For most prospective parents, the hardest part of the international adoption journey is the waiting. Because the process involves coordinating two separate sovereign governments, multiple legal bodies, and foreign central authorities, establishing a rigid, predictable schedule is nearly impossible. However, […]
Read More“Convention Adoptee” vs. “Orphan”: How U.S. Immigration Classifies Your Child
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters When prospective parents look at a child living in an overseas orphanage or foster care system, they see a son or daughter waiting for a family. However, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) looks at that same child through a […]
Read MoreForm I-800A vs. Form I-600A: Preparing Your USCIS Immigration Ticket
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters For families growing through international adoption, the path to bringing a child home is paved with federal paperwork. Before you can request an immigrant visa for a specific child, you must first prove to the U.S. government that you are […]
Read MoreDHS Issues Urgent Directive to State Court Judges on Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Fraud: What It Means for Your Case
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters The landscape of Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification is facing unprecedented scrutiny. On June 2, 2026, James H. Percival II, General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued a stern letter to state court judges nationwide. The […]
Read MoreOvercoming the 2026 Immigrant Visa Pause: How to Qualify for a National Interest Exemption (NIE)
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters The landscape of U.S. immigration shifted dramatically in 2026. Following Presidential Proclamation 10998 and the subsequent Department of State (DOS) indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, thousands of families and professionals have found their green […]
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