Have questions about how these new BIA rules impact your case? Reach out to our team at Cohen, Tucker + Ades today. #ImmigrationLaw #BIA #LegalUpdate #DOJ #ImmigrationAttorney #CohenTuckerAdes #AppellateReview

🗓️ Effective Date: These changes take effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. The window to act on an adverse decision is shrinking. If you or your clients are navigating the immigration process, proactive and rapid legal strategy is more critical than ever.

▪️ Stricter Extension Rules: Briefing extensions will only be granted for "exceptional circumstances" (such as serious illness or death), explicitly excluding workload or travel plans. ▪️ Terminology Changes: The DOJ is reverting its regulatory language back to "alien".

▪️ Streamlined Briefing Schedules: For cases accepted for review, the Board is moving to a simultaneous 20-day briefing schedule. Reply briefs are now prohibited unless specifically requested by the Board.

▪️ Drastic Reduction in Appeal Deadlines: In most cases, the time to file a Notice of Appeal is being slashed from 30 days to just 10 calendar days. Certain asylum-related denials retain the 30-day window.

🔍 Key Changes You Need to Know: ▪️ Discretionary Review is Now the Default: For decisions issued after the effective date, the BIA will summarily dismiss most appeals within 15 days unless a majority of permanent Board members vote en banc to accept the case.

At Cohen, Tucker + Ades, we are closely monitoring these developments to ensure our clients’ rights are protected in this new regulatory landscape.

📢 Legal Alert: Major Overhaul of BIA Appellate Procedures The Department of Justice just released a new rule that fundamentally transforms the appellate process before the BIA. These changes are aimed at tackling a backlog that has surged to over 200,000 pending cases.

📞 Questions about your status? Contact us at (212) 840-0050. #VenezuelaTPS #NinthCircuit #ImmigrationLaw #TPSUpdate #CohenTuckerAdes #LegalAlert

At Cohen, Tucker + Ades, we are closely monitoring the Department of Homeland Security for their response to this ruling. If you are a Venezuelan national, now is the time to review your specific documentation and explore back-up relief options.

What this means for you: While this is a significant legal victory, the situation remains fluid. Because of an earlier Supreme Court stay, the immediate practical effect on work authorizations and deportation protections is still being clarified by the government.

The three-judge panel found that the DHS Secretary exceeded her authority by attempting to "vacate" prior extensions. The Court emphasized that the TPS statute was designed by Congress to provide "predictability and stability" for families fleeing extraordinary crises.

Ninth Circuit Rules Termination of Venezuelan TPS Unlawful Late yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a landmark ruling: the administration’s attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans was illegal.

Due to inclement weather, the Cohen, Tucker + Ades office will be closed tomorrow, January 26, 2026. Our team will be working remotely and can be reached via email, text, or phone. Stay safe and warm!

🛡️ If ICE Knocks: 🏠Keep the door closed. 📄Ask them to slide the warrant under the door. 🧑‍⚖️Look for a signature by a judge/court. If it's only signed by an ICE official, you do not have to let them in. 🤫Remain silent and contact your attorney immediately.

Our Stance: Attempting to bypass the judiciary to infringe upon the sanctity of the home is a dangerous overreach. We remain committed to defending the due process rights of every individual in our community.

The "Requirement" Myth: This memo attempts to blur the lines of settled law to gain entry where they otherwise couldn't. Do not be misled by official-looking paperwork that lacks a judicial signature. #CohenTuckerAdes #LegalAlert #ProtectYourHome

An administrative warrant (Form I-200 or I-205) is signed by an immigration official. The Power of Consent: Without a warrant signed by a judge, ICE agents generally do not have the legal authority to enter your private residence without your express consent.

At Cohen, Tucker + Ades, we believe it is vital to distinguish between a request and a legal requirement. Here is what you need to know: An Administrative Warrant is NOT a Judicial Warrant: A judicial warrant is signed by a judge or magistrate. #FourthAmendment

⚖️ Know Your Rights: The "Administrative Warrant" Deception A recent ICE memo suggests that an administrative warrant is sufficient for agents to enter your home. Let’s be clear: This is a direct assault on Fourth Amendment protections. #ImmigrationLaw #KnowYourRights