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USCIS Premium Processing Guide: Timelines, Eligibility, and Strategic Timing
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Waiting months for a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) decision can freeze career moves, delay business expansions, and create unnecessary stress. USCIS Premium Processing offers an expedited review path for select immigration petitions, accelerating processing times down to 15 […]
Read MoreNavigating the 2026 USCIS Slowdown: Rising Backlogs, Climbing Denials, and How to Protect Your Case
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters If it feels like your immigration petition is taking longer to process—or facing far stiffer scrutiny—you are not imagining it. The latest data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) paints a challenging picture for applicants. Despite a sharp […]
Read MoreFederal Court Strikes Down 75-Country Visa Ban: What It Means for Immigrants and Families
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters In a major legal victory for immigrant rights and family reunification, a U.S. District Court in New York has ruled that the administration’s policy pausing immigrant visa issuance across 75 countries is illegal. The court found that the blanket, […]
Read MoreBIA Decision Alert: Can You File More Than One Motion to Reopen? (Matter of M-M-L-J-)
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Does equitable tolling apply to the number bar on motions to reopen in immigration court? No. Under the landmark Board of Immigration Appeals decision Matter of M-M-L-J-, 29 I&N Dec. 843 (BIA 2026), an individual facing removal is strictly […]
Read MoreNavigating Recent EB-1A Visa Trends: Approval Rates, Rising RFEs, and Key USCIS Shifts
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters The EB-1A Visa (Extraordinary Ability) remains one of the most coveted routes to U.S. permanent residency. Offering a direct path to a Green Card without needing a specific job offer or labor certification, it empowers top-tier professionals across sciences, arts, […]
Read MoreHow to Prove Source of Funds for Your EB-5 Visa: A Step-by-Step Guide
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Direct Answer (TL;DR): Under U.S. immigration law, EB-5 investors must prove two critical elements regarding their investment capital: Lawful Source (that the money was obtained legally through salary, real estate sales, gifts, business profits, or loans) and Path of Funds […]
Read MoreWhy Is Now a Great Time to Apply for the EB-5 Visa?
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters TL;DR The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program currently offers foreign investors one of the fastest paths to a U.S. Green Card. Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act (RIA), applicants can take advantage of concurrent filing inside the U.S., priority processing […]
Read MoreBIA Overrules Flexible Right-to-Counsel Extensions: Why Hiring an Immigration Attorney Immediately Is More Critical Than Ever
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters In Matter of A-K-R-, 29 I&N Dec. 839 (BIA 2026), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued a precedent decision that significantly narrows timeframes for noncitizens in removal proceedings. The ruling limits the period courts are required to grant respondents […]
Read MoreBIA Overrules Matter of Arrabally: What the New Advance Parole Ruling Means for Your Immigration Case
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters On August 13, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued a major precedent decision in Matter of Delcarmen-Lara (29 I&N Dec. 830). The ruling officially overrules Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly, making fundamental shifts in how travel on Advance […]
Read MoreUSCIS Mandates Electronic Filing: What Applicants and Employers Need to Know
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Executive Summary (TL;DR) What happened? DHS issued an Interim Final Rule granting USCIS authority to mandate electronic filing (e-filing) for eligible immigration forms. When does it take effect? The rule is effective August 11, 2026. USCIS will provide 60 […]
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