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Emily Cohen has practiced exclusively in the area of Immigration and Nationality Law since 1989. Her practice includes the full spectrum of business and individual immigration clients, including multinational corporations, information technology companies, healthcare institutions, and academic and research organizations.
Early in her career as a private practitioner, Ms. Cohen established the Immigration Law Center in Philadelphia to serve as a community resource on immigration matters. She has written and lectured extensively on immigration at both the university level and for corporate clients who seek information on the growing implication immigration has on their business and human resource needs. She is a leading immigration lawyer in Philadelphia and consults with clients locally, nationally, and abroad.
Ms. Cohen earned her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in Anthropology and Asian Studies and her J.D. from Temple University School of Law in 1988. Prior to joining Steel, Doebley & Glassman, she was a Partner at Cohen, Fluhr & González, P.C. In her career, Ms. Cohen has also served as a Foreign Student Advisor at Temple University and as an Immigration Caseworker at the Nationalities Service Center in Philadelphia where she was first accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals in 1982 to represent individuals before the legacy Immigration and Naturalization Service.
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1989
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Posted by Usama | January 22, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly Recommended - Professional, Thorough, and Caring
Emily is an outstanding lawyer. I had an excellent experience working with her on my O-1 process. From the initial consultation, she took the time to carefully understand my case, answered all my questions clearly, and helped evaluate the best path forward. Once engaged, she and her team worked very ...
Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Incredible Immigration Attorney — Turned a Rejection Into Success
I cannot recommend Emily highly enough. I worked with her on my U.S. student visa after a very discouraging first experience that ended in a rejection. The stakes could not have been higher: without a successful second attempt, I would not have been able to begin my program. From the very beginning, ...
Posted by M Scott | June 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Adjustment of Status
Emily has been exceptional in assisting us throughout the immigration process. While the system can be daunting, time-consuming, and frustrating, Emily and her team have been an incredible support and assisted us to facilitate that process as stress-free and efficient as possible. Communication w...
Posted by SY | May 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The Best!
Emily helped me throughout the process of getting my h1b visa and green card. Very precise, knowledgeable, and immediately responds to my questions and concerns. She is not only professional but caring person as well. It was such a pleasure working with Emily and her team.
Posted by Ajeet | January 04, 2022 | Immigration
Highly professional, Very helpful and Very Knowledgeable Attorney
Emily has always been super helpful with my immigration work. She is super professional! It is clear that she practices immigration law out of a true desire to help people. I would any day recommend Emily for any immigration matter.
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2017 - Present
Professor, Manor Junior College
2016 - Present
The Harmony for Peace FoundationBoard Member
2012 - Present
The Harmony for Peace FoundationAdvisory Board
2012 - Present
HIAS PennsylvaniaBoard Member
2010 - Present
Japanese Association of Greater PhiladelphiaAdvisory Board Legal
1990 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2021
What You Need to Know About Representing Applicants for Naturalization/US Citizenship
2021
Visa Options for Employing Foreign Nationals in the US
2019
Introduction to Nonimmigrant Visas
2018
2018
F-1, J-1 and B1/B2 Visas
2016
Student and Exchange Visitors
Legal Answers
Travel Document?
15 Feb 2024
How do I address my deceased father's A-Number on the N-400 form, considering he was a U.S. citizen?
07 Feb 2024
My OPT expires in September. My organization (nonprofit) planning to sponsor a H1b, but the USCIS office is closed now.
07 May 2020