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What Are the Best H-1B Visa Alternatives? (O-1, L-1, and TN Visas Explained)
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Key Takeaways: The Challenge: Corporate layoffs and a decline in employer H-1B sponsorship—combined with a wage-weighted H-1B lottery—have made relying solely on the H-1B risky. Top Alternatives: The O-1 visa (extraordinary ability), L-1 visa (intracompany transfer), and TN […]
Read MoreFourth Circuit Lowers the Burden of Proof for Green Card Applicants in Removal Proceedings
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters On November 2, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a landmark published decision in Sintia Dines Nivar Santana v. Blanche (No. 22-2114). Reconsidering the case on remand from the U.S. Supreme Court following the […]
Read MoreFederal Mandamus Lawsuits: When Can You Sue USCIS Over Unreasonable Delays?
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters When can you sue USCIS for an unreasonable delay? You can sue USCIS in federal district court under the Mandamus Act (28 U.S.C. § 1361) and the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. § 706(1)) when the agency fails to […]
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