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Stuck in a Visa Backlog? Why You Should Consider the EB-5 Investor Pathway Even with an Approved I-140
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Quick Summary Can you file an EB-5 petition if you already have an approved EB-2 or EB-3 I-140? Yes. Holding an approved employment-based immigrant visa petition (such as an I-140) does not preclude you from applying for an EB-5 investor […]
Read MoreNew U.S. Immigration Plan Considered to Restrict International Students From Working
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Key Takeaway: Recent U.S. policy proposals target the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program for foreign graduates. Measures being discussed include imposing high administrative fees (up to $100,000) on post-graduation work permits, shifting away from traditional “Duration of Status” student visa […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the DHS 2026 Public Charge Final Rule: Key Changes, Effective Dates, and What You Need to Know
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially published its 2026 Public Charge Final Rule. This regulation fundamental shifts how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) evaluates whether an applicant is “likely at any time to become a public charge” […]
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