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The Supreme Court’s Ruling in Blanche v. Lau: A Critical Warning for Green Card Holders
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down a major 6-3 decision in Blanche v. Lau (June 24, 2026). Authored by Justice Clarence Thomas, this ruling fundamentally shifts the power dynamic at the border, leaving Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs)—commonly known as […]
Read MoreCan You Apply for Adjustment of Status in Removal Proceedings?
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters If you or a loved one are facing deportation, receiving a Notice to Appear (NTA) in immigration court is an incredibly overwhelming experience. However, an NTA is not a final deportation order. For many individuals facing removal, a powerful legal […]
Read MoreThe Hidden Immigration Traps of the Adam Walsh Act: What Sponsors Need to Know
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters When most people think of family-based immigration, they focus heavily on the non-citizen beneficiary—their background, eligibility, and legal status. However, U.S. immigration laws place severe, unrelenting scrutiny on the U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) sponsor as well. […]
Read MoreChecklist for Success: Preparing for Your Immigrant Visa Interview
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters We have reached the final destination of our family-based immigrant visa series. If you followed along, you have navigated the differences between pathways, evaluated unlawful presence timelines, secured an approved I-601A provisional waiver, and completed the rigorous National Visa Center […]
Read MoreThe Danger of “Mega” Master Calendar Hearings: Why Having an Attorney Is More Critical Than Ever
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters A concerning new trend is sweeping through federal immigration courts, and it recently arrived right here in Southern California. On June 12, 2026, the San Diego Immigration Court launched its first “mega” master calendar hearings—a high-volume scheduling tactic where the […]
Read MoreStep-by-Step: Navigating Consular Processing at the U.S. Embassy
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Receiving an approval notice from USCIS for your Form I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver is a massive milestone. It means the U.S. government has forgiven your unlawful presence, and your legal safety bridge is secure. However, an approved waiver does […]
Read MoreThe I-601A Provisional Waiver: How to Prove “Extreme Hardship”
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters In our last post, we discussed the “trap” of the three- and ten-year bars. For individuals who entered the United States without inspection or overstayed a visa, leaving the country for a green card interview triggers an automatic ban on […]
Read MoreThe Three- and Ten-Year Bars: Understanding the Unlawful Presence Penalty
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters In our last post, we explained the core differences between Adjustment of Status (AOS) and Consular Processing. For families navigating the immigration system, discovering that a loved one must use Consular Processing (leaving the U.S. for an interview at a […]
Read MoreAdjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing: Which Path to a Green Card is Right for You?
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters When you apply for a family-based immigrant visa, the ultimate goal is simple: obtaining your permanent residency (a green card). However, the legal path you must walk to get there depends entirely on your specific immigration history. Two primary pathways […]
Read MoreThe Grit of a Champion: What the Knicks’ Historic Win Teaches Us About Fighting for You
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters If you walked through the streets of New York this weekend, you felt it. The energy was electric, the car horns were louder, and the collective sigh of relief and joy could be heard from the Bronx down to Broadway. […]
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