Some immigration cases remain pending with USCIS or U.S. consulates for months, or even years. Lawyers often must scramble for answers in front of anxious clients who persistently ask for updates. Our panelists discuss different strategies, practice pointers, and tips when confronted with stalled cases.

Featured Topics:

• Delays Due to Background and Security Checks: What’s the Difference?
• Delays Due to Site/Case Investigations
• Delays Due to Administrative Processing: Does Mandamus Help? Jurisdiction and Case Law
• The Effectiveness of AILA Assistance and/or Congressional Inquiry
• Unlocking a Case Through LegalNet and Advisory Opinions: Factual Finding vs. Legal Question

Faculty:

• Stephen R. Pattison (DL), Darnestown, MD*
• C. Lynn Calder, Raleigh, NC*
• Jennie Pasquarella, Director of Immigrants’ Rights, ACLU of California, Los Angeles, CA*
• Kate Voigt, AILA Associate Director of Liaison, Washington, DC*

*Invited, not confirmed

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