Complex Litigation

Federal Immigration
Appeals & Mandamus

Aggressive appellate advocacy before the BIA, AAO, and federal courts, plus mandamus actions to compel agency action on delayed cases.

When the Answer is "No"

A denial is not always the end. Our appellate practice reverses unfavorable decisions through meticulous legal research, persuasive brief writing, and strategic litigation in administrative tribunals and federal courts.

Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)

We handle appeals from Immigration Court decisions in removal proceedings, including challenges to deportation orders, bond determinations, and denials of relief such as asylum, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status.

Administrative Appeals Office (AAO)

Appeals from USCIS denials of employment-based petitions, family-based petitions, and other immigration benefits. We craft comprehensive legal briefs that address officers' concerns and present new evidence where permitted.

Federal Court Litigation

Petitions for review in the U.S. Courts of Appeals challenging BIA and agency decisions. We also pursue APA challenges to unlawful agency policies and practices in federal district courts.

Mandamus Actions

When USCIS or other agencies unreasonably delay adjudication of applications, we file federal lawsuits to compel action. Mandamus can be a powerful tool to break through bureaucratic paralysis.

Types of Appeals We Handle

  • BIA appeals from removal orders
  • AAO appeals from I-140 denials
  • AAO appeals from I-130 denials
  • Motions to reopen and reconsider
  • Federal court petitions for review
  • APA litigation challenging agency policies
  • Mandamus suits for unreasonable delay
  • Habeas corpus petitions

Appeal Evaluation

Deadlines for appeals are strict. Contact us immediately after receiving a denial to preserve your rights.

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Time-Sensitive Deadlines
BIA appeals must be filed within 30 days. AAO appeals typically within 30-33 days. Federal petitions for review within 30 days.