How to Litigate Green Card Denials in Federal Court

This program, presented by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld Counsel Maka Hutson, will discuss litigating denials of immigration petitions, with a particular focus on petitions filed on behalf of individuals of extraordinary or exceptional ability. It will benefit immigration practitioners who would like to learn how to challenge denials of O-1, EB-1, and National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions. This program will review litigation strategy, recent trends, and the government's position in immigration lawsuits, as well as best practices in client expectation management.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify types of green card denials that can be challenged in federal court

2. Prepare for a lawsuit and litigation steps

3. Discuss client expectation management