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BIA Overrules Matter of Arrabally: What the New Advance Parole Ruling Means for Your Immigration Case
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters On August 13, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued a major precedent decision in Matter of Delcarmen-Lara (29 I&N Dec. 830). The ruling officially overrules Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly, making fundamental shifts in how travel on Advance […]
Read MoreUSCIS Mandates Electronic Filing: What Applicants and Employers Need to Know
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Executive Summary (TL;DR) What happened? DHS issued an Interim Final Rule granting USCIS authority to mandate electronic filing (e-filing) for eligible immigration forms. When does it take effect? The rule is effective August 11, 2026. USCIS will provide 60 […]
Read MoreBypassing the 14th Amendment: Why the White House’s New Birthright Citizenship Executive Order Faces Immediate Legal Hurdles
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Key Takeaway On August 6, 2026, the White House issued two executive orders—Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship and Ending Birth Tourism. Coming weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the administration’s sweeping birthright citizenship […]
Read MoreMajor USCIS Policy Shift: Why “Placeholder” Immigration Filings Will Now Be Denied Without Warning
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Direct Answer: On August 5, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Alert PA-2026-05, restoring full discretion to adjudicators to deny immigration applications directly without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) if required initial […]
Read MoreStuck 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” […]
Read MoreThe 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) […]
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