IMMIGRATION LEGAL RESEARCH AND AAO APPEALS

This webinar covers the basics of immigration legal research and procedural aspects of an appeal before the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) after a denial of a Special Immigrant Juvenile petition.

CILA Director Dalia Castillo-Granados discusses resources for immigration legal research and a review of CILA’s online resources chart. Elissa Steglich, Clinical Professor at the University of Texas School of Law Immigration Clinic, gives an overview of appeals before the AAO. Elissa addresses the options available after a denial of an I-360, Special Immigrant Juvenile petition, steps to complete and file an I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion before USCIS, and practice tips for filing a successful appeal before the AAO.