Visa Allocation and Delay Litigation Concerns

Visa Allocation and Delay Litigation Concerns

Event Date: 01/19/2022
CLE Credit Not Available for Roundtables
Format Length CLE Eligible
Video Roundtable 60 minutes No

Discussion Topics

  • The Visa Allocation System, Redistribution of Numbers, and Problems That Arise from The System's Design
  • Litigation That Has and Has Not Successfully Addressed Visa Allocation Issues Resulting from USCIS Adjudication Delays
  • Concerns Applicable to Family-Based and SIJ Petitions, and Whether Any Litigation Has Been Pursued in This Sphere
  • What Types of Litigation or Other Forms of Advocacy Could Work

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This roundtable is available only to AILA members and not CLE eligible. AILA University Video Roundtables are free learning opportunities for AILA members provided via a weekly schedule of live video programming for members to come together from across the country and world to discuss hot topics and network with colleagues in the field. Video Roundtables are part of AILA University programming and each session is hosted by faculty selected for their expertise.

Mark Prada (DL), AILA Federal Court Litigation Section Steering Committee/High Impact Litigation Committee, Miami, FL

Bradley Jenkins, Silver Spring, MD

Michelle Canero, Miami, FL

Jesse Bless, AILA Director of Litigation, Boston, MA

The speaker's/author's views do not necessarily represent the views of AILA, nor do they constitute legal advice or representation. Practice tips provided are based on the speaker's/author's experiences and the current state of the law. Please be sure to conduct legal research and analysis for your unique situation as the law changes quickly and experiences may differ from your own.