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News & Blog
Whether you’re facing Atlanta immigration problems with your green card, naturalization, temporary protected status, deportation defense, refugee and asylum status, business visa, and more, the Atlanta immigration attorneys at Antonini & Cohen can help. We are continually providing resources for you on our blog below as we work towards our mission of creating and defending the opportunity for individuals, families, and businesses to seek and achieve the American dream. Your journey to getting the answers you need starts here. Give us a call at 404-850-9394.
What You Need to Know to Request Asylum in Atlanta
If you are seeking asylum from the United States, you must prove that you qualify as a “refugee.” The law defines a refugee as someone who has suffered past persecution or can show a well-founded fear of future persecution at the hands of either their government or...
A Breakdown of Georgia’s Immigration Numbers
As we know from our work in the Atlanta area, Georgia has a large and growing immigrant population. According to a new fact sheet, one in 10 Georgians was born abroad. One in 13 Georgians is a native-born U.S. citizen with a least one parent who is an immigrant. The...
Unfortunate Developments for TPS Holders: Ruling Threatens Status for Several; Green Card Application Denied for Some with Advanced Parole
Two recent but separate government decisions, one by an appeals court and the other from the Department of Homeland Security, have adversely affected Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders from some countries. The U.S. government has the authority to designate a...
Facebook Live August 2020 – Nisha Karnani & Oscar Gonzalez
Join Antonini & Cohen attorney, Nisha Karnani, who is joined by Oscar Gonzalez to discuss breaking news on DACA, USCIS fee increases, and Public Charge.
REPORTING TO ICE DURING COVID-19
Many individuals are required to report to ICE. However, many of the ICE offices are closed to the public. Until these offices reopen, individuals must nevertheless report but may do it by phone. ICE acknowledges that it is aware that many individuals are having...
Thank you for attending our webinar! Immigration Impacts – Trump’s Executive Orders, ICE’s F-1 Student Policy Change
Thank you for attending our webinar on "Immigration Impacts – Trump’s Executive Orders, ICE’s F-1 Student Policy Change." Topics covered included: Current status of ICE’s announcement on F-1 students How recent Trump Executive Orders prevent H and L visa issuance and...
Webinar: Raksha, Antonini & Cohen Present Immigration Impacts – Trump’s Executive Orders, ICE’s F-1 Student Policy Change
Raksha and Antonini & Cohen Immigration Law Group present a joint Town Hall Webinar on "Immigration Impacts – Trump’s Executive Orders, ICE’s F-1 Student Policy Change." Topics covered include: Current status of ICE’s announcement on F-1 students How recent Trump...
Facebook Live June 2020 – Marshall Cohen & Nisha Karnani
Marshall Cohen covers Adjustment of Status and the process for applying for a green card in the US. He also discusses recent firm successes and real immigration cases the firm resolved (even during the coronavirus pandemic!). Nisha Karnani also joins to discuss...
Special Announcement Regarding President Trump’s 6-22-2020 Order Restricting Immigration
On June 22, 2020, President Trump signed an executive order further restricting legal immigration into the US. WHAT DOES THIS ORDER DO? President Trump extends his April 22, 2020 order, which has paused many immigrant visas (green cards) processed at US consulates...
SUPREME COURT DECISION GRANTS DACA REPRIEVE
In a blow to the Trump Administration, the United States Supreme Court, in a 5 – 4 decision, ruled last Thursday (6/18/2020) that the Trump Administration’s reasons for attempting to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program were legally...
Supreme Court Upholds DACA Program – Victory for Dreamers!
Today, June 18th, 2020, the Supreme Court blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to end the DACA program. This is a huge victory for Dreamers! In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court found that the administration’s decision to end the DACA program violated the...
Our office is now open, with a few new rules!
After months of virtual meetings, Antonini & Cohen is happy to announce the reopening of our offices for in-person client appointments beginning June 15. We look forward to welcoming clients back and meeting each individual’s unique immigration needs. To do our...
