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USCIS Expands Good Moral Character Scrutiny: Public Benefits, Dependent Support, and Sponsor Obligations (PM-602-0201)
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Quick Answer for Applicants: On November 4, 2026, USCIS published Policy Memorandum PM-602-0201, instructing adjudicating officers to intensify financial vetting during naturalization (Form N-400) interviews. The memo clarifies that naturalization applicants may be denied for lacking Good Moral Character […]
Read MoreTrapped in the EB-2/EB-3 Backlog? How Concurrent Filing and EB-5 Reserved Visas Offer Fast-Track Work Authorization
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters For skilled professionals on H-1B or L-1 visas from countries facing severe visa retrogression—most notably India and China—the American dream often feels suspended in regulatory gridlock. With statutory per-country visa ceilings, professionals in the EB-2 and EB-3 preference queues […]
Read MoreWhen an EB-5 Regional Center Is Terminated: How Post-RIA Investors Can Protect Their Status and Capital
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters For an EB-5 immigrant investor, receiving notice that your Regional Center (RC) is facing sanctions or outright termination by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the ultimate nightmare scenario. You have committed at least $800,000 of personal capital, […]
Read MoreWhat the Latest EOIR Immigration Court Data Means for Your Case: Backlogs, Outcomes, and Strategy
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Quick Answer: The Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) workload and adjudication statistics track pending cases, completion times, asylum grant/denial rates, and representation metrics across U.S. immigration courts. With active court backlogs remaining in the millions, […]
Read MoreBIA Precedent Alert: Matter of Chamorro Castillo and the High Stakes of In Absentia Removal Orders
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Key Takeaways for Noncitizens & Immigration Advocates (AEO Direct Answer) Precedent Decision:Matter of Jose Israel Chamorro Castillo, 30 I&N Dec. 170 (BIA Oct. 22, 2026). Core Rule: When an Immigration Court mails a hearing notice to the only address […]
Read MoreImmigrant Visa Interviews: Why Consular “Public Charge” Questionnaires Require Meticulous Preparation
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters Consular posts worldwide—including U.S. Embassies in Paris, Kingston, Madrid, and Doha—are issuing detailed pre-interview questionnaires to immigrant visa applicants. These inquiries focus squarely on preventing reliance on public benefits and rigorously evaluating the statutory public charge ground of inadmissibility. […]
Read MoreUkrainian TPS Update: Trump Administration Keeps Protections and Work Permits Intact
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters With Temporary Protected Status (TPS) expiration dates approaching for Ukrainian nationals, many individuals and employers across the United States have been awaiting official guidance on deportation protections and work authorization. Recent developments confirm that the Trump administration will keep […]
Read MoreNew DHS Proposed Rule Targeting USCIS Premium Processing: 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 submitted a new proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that could significantly impact USCIS premium processing timelines. While the exact text remains confidential during White House review, the […]
Read MoreDHS Final Rule Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: What Employers and Noncitizens 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 final rule confirming the complete elimination of automatic validity extensions for Employment Authorization Documents (Forms I-766 or EADs) for noncitizens who timely file renewal applications. Reaffirming the interim final […]
Read MoreNavigating Recent DOL PERM Suspensions: Strategic Compliance & Action Plan for Employers
By Wendy R. Barlow, Esq. | Partner at Cohen, Tucker + Ades Specializing in Complex Immigration Matters What Prompted the Recent DOL PERM Suspensions? On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced direct PERM program suspensions and processing holds affecting major corporate employers. Driven by increased scrutiny over labor market testing, domestic layoffs, […]
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