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How to Choose a Deportation Lawyer for Removal Proceedings
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Quick Summary: Choosing a Removal Defense Attorney To select the right attorney for immigration removal proceedings, look for a licensed practitioner who specializes in immigration litigation, offers a transparent and candid case assessment, communicates in your native language, and possesses […]
Read MoreDHS Announces Intense ICE Crackdown on “Fraudulent Asylum Claims”: What It Means for Applicants and Attorneys
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters On May 26, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a sweeping new directive instructing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to aggressively target what it characterizes as “fraudulent asylum claims.” Issued by DHS General Counsel James Percival, this […]
Read MoreNavigating the New USCIS Adjustment of Status Policy: Is Your Green Card at Risk?
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters TL;DR: What is the new USCIS Adjustment of Status policy? On May 22, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-620-1099, drastically altering how Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) applications are reviewed. USCIS now explicitly defines adjustment of status as an “extraordinary […]
Read MoreWhy USCIS Policy Memo PM-602-0199 Is Facing an Imminent Federal Court Challenge
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Following the recent release of USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, panic has rippled through the immigration community. By reframing Adjustment of Status (AOS) as an “extraordinary form of relief” and declaring that applicants should generally be forced into consular processing abroad, […]
Read MoreUSCIS Issues Major Reminder: Adjustment of Status is “Extraordinary Relief,” Not an Automatic Right
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters A newly released policy memorandum from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) serves as a critical reminder to immigrants, practitioners, and adjudicators alike: Adjustment of Status (AOS) is a matter of administrative grace and discretion, not an entitlement. The memorandum […]
Read MoreThe Artist’s Guide to the EB-1A: Securing a Green Card in the Creative Industries
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters TL;DR: The EB-1A for Creatives Fine artists, actors, musicians, and filmmakers do not need academic research citations or standard corporate tech salaries to secure an EB-1A Green Card. Instead, USCIS measures creative extraordinary ability through exhibitions, critical acclaim, commercial performance […]
Read MoreFrom Startup to Green Card: How Executives and Founders Qualify for the EB-1A
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters TL;DR: The EB-1A for Business Innovators You do not need to be a published academic scientist to win an EB-1A. For startup founders, C-suite executives, and corporate innovators, success is measured in market disruption, venture capital funding, proprietary growth models, […]
Read MoreHow to Meet the EB-1A Criteria: Turning Your Achievements into an Ironclad Case
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters TL;DR: The Strategy for Winning an EB-1A To qualify for an EB-1A Green Card without a major international award (like a Nobel Prize), you must objectively satisfy at least 3 out of 10 USCIS criteria. However, a historic January 2026 […]
Read MoreNo Sponsor, No Problem: How to Qualify for an EB-1A Green Card
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters TL;DR: What is the EB-1A Visa? The EB-1A is an employment-based, first-preference permanent residency (Green Card) pathway for individuals who have reached the absolute top of their profession in science, business, arts, education, or athletics. Its primary advantages are that […]
Read MoreWhat to Do If Your Immigration Attorney Stops Practicing Law: Protect Your Status
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Discovering that your immigration attorney is no longer practicing law can be a terrifying experience. Unlike other areas of law where a delay simply stalls a business deal or a lawsuit, a sudden disruption in an immigration case can […]
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