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The DOJ’s Proposed Immigration Contempt Rule Creates an Unfair Double Standard—Here Is How Cohen, Tucker + Ades Will Keep Fighting for You
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Key Takeaways What is the proposed rule? The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (RIN 1125-AB02 / Docket No. EOIR-26-AB02) authorizing Immigration Judges (IJs) to issue civil money penalties […]
Read MoreICE Arrests at Airports During Domestic Flights: What You Need to Know
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Quick Summary for Travelers: Recent reporting reveals a sharp increase in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions at domestic airports. Driven by agency-wide pressure to hit aggressive daily arrest targets—reported to be around 2,000 arrests per day—ICE is utilizing […]
Read MoreReceived a Section 221(g) Refusal Notice? Here Is What It Means and What to Do Next
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters If you walked out of your U.S. visa interview holding a refusal slip citing Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), your first reaction was likely panic. Seeing the word “Refused” on your Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) […]
Read MoreBeyond the Headlines: What the State Department Staffing Crisis Means for Your U.S. Visa Process
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Quick Takeaways: How the State Department Crisis Impacts Your Visa Key Takeaway: The Financial Times piece “RIP the U.S. State Department” (July 14, 2026) outlines a 20%+ reduction in Foreign Service personnel and widespread diplomatic vacancies. For nonimmigrant visa applicants, […]
Read MoreWhat the New USCIS Asylum Rule Means for Your Pending Application
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Key Takeaway: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented an interim final rule changing how affirmative asylum applications are handled. Under this policy, USCIS can bypass the standard asylum officer interview and send select cases directly to Executive Office […]
Read MoreIs Your AI Notetaker Secretly Destroying Your Attorney-Client Privilege?
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Quick Summary: Using third-party AI transcription or note-taking tools (such as Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai, Zoom AI Companion, or Microsoft Teams Copilot) during confidential attorney-client consultations can inadvertently waive attorney-client privilege. Because AI assistants stream audio data to external cloud servers […]
Read MoreCan You Travel Outside the U.S. with an Arrest Record as a Green Card Holder?
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Can a Green Card holder travel internationally with an arrest record? While Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) generally enjoy the right to travel abroad and return, an arrest, pending charge, or past conviction dramatically changes how you are treated at the […]
Read MoreWhy Proactive Immigration Planning Matters: How Pre-Detention Bond Packages & OneTapSOS Protect Your Family
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Recent news highlights a sharp increase in enforcement activity, as immigration authorities have reportedly detained over 10,000 people in a 5-day span—doubling daily arrest numbers to a new target of 2,000 per day. With arrests happening during routine check-ins, traffic […]
Read MoreNew DHS Rule Ends “Duration of Status” for F, J, and M Visas: What International Students & Exchange Scholars Must Know
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Key Takeaways for International Students & Scholars End of Duration of Status (D/S): The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially finalized the rule ending open-ended “Duration of Status” for F, J, and M nonimmigrants. 4-Year Maximum Admission Cap: F […]
Read MoreMajor Update: USCIS Rescinds 2022 Public Charge Rule—What New Public Charge Rule Means for Your Green Card Application
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Navigating the U.S. immigration system requires staying on top of rapid policy shifts. In a major development, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially published a new public charge rule rescinding the 2022 Biden-era public charge regulations. This shift marks […]
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