News & Blog
News & Blog
Meet the Antonini & Cohen Team: Marshall Cohen, Partner
Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, Marshall Cohen has always been interested in helping people and learning about other cultures and countries. After studying political science at the University of Florida, he worked in Israel for two years before going back to...
YOUR VOTE COUNTS!
When does Georgia vote? It is very important that we citizens of the United States vote this fall. On November 6, 2018, we will choose a new governor of Georgia. Your vote can make a difference in your future and your family's. The polls will be open from 7 am to 7...
Breaking News – DACA Update
The federal judge in Texas who received the first law suit challenging the constitutional validity of DACA, a suit brought by 13 states, including Georgia, has issued a ruling. Judge Andrew Hanen refused to end the program for now. While Judge Hanen’s decision makes...
Updates on litigation regarding the DACA program
There are currently no changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is still accepting and processing DACA renewal applications only from individuals previously granted the...
Meet the Antonini & Cohen Team: Trish Young, Accountant
When Trish Young joined Antonini & Cohen four years ago as an accountant, she brought a wealth of lifetime experience. Raised in Oswego, NY, on Lake Ontario, Trish joined the Army in 1988 after a short career in nursing. She went on to serve eight years before going...
August 2018 Success Stories
Congratulations to Antonini & Cohen client Jose Lopez Campos for being approved for naturalization! Jose is pictured here with Antonini & Cohen partner Marshall Cohen right after his USCIS interview. The end of a journey is near! Laura Graves was just for...
Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Policies: Not Just for the Undocumented
First, they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a...
NOTICE TO ALL ANTONINI & COHEN CLIENTS (CURRENT AND FORMER) AND CONSULTATIONS
URGENT: RECENT CHANGE IN THE LAW MAY AFFECT YOUR CURRENT OR FUTURE ELIGIBILITY FOR CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL AND/OR SERVE AS THE BASIS TO FILE A MOTION TO REOPEN A PREVIOUS DEPORTATION (REMOVAL) ORDER. The U.S. Supreme Court issued an important decision on June 21, 2018...
What Every Immigrant Should Know about CBP’s Scope of Authority
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, (CBP), is the agency tasked with patrolling U.S borders and areas that function like borders. According to federal law, CPB has authority to board vehicles and vessels without a warrant and search for people without immigration...
Meet the Antonini & Cohen Team: Nisha Karnani, Partner
As with the clients she represents, Nisha has firsthand experience with the process of immigrating to the United States and becoming a citizen. She was 12 years old when her family moved from England to the United States. She remembers talking often with her dad about...
Summer Travel Tips for H-1B and L-1 Employees
Summer is here, and you probably have plans to travel, whether it’s to see family and friends or explore somewhere new. When you’re an employee with H-1 or L-1 status, you need to take extra steps to ensure you prepare appropriately so that you can enjoy a smooth...
12 Things You Should Know If You are Placed in Deportation Proceedings
If you’re experiencing the threat of being deported from the United States, we understand how difficult the process can be. You may be scared or frustrated, and the legal process is complex. To help you, the Atlanta immigration attorneys at Antonini & Cohen have put...