Practice Advisories

LAC Practice Advisories provide in depth discussion and analysis of select substantive and procedural issues in immigration law. The Practice Advisories are intended to assist lawyers and do not substitute for individual legal advice supplied by a lawyer familiar with a client's case.

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Mandamus Litigation Addressing DOL Delays

This Practice Advisory provides basic information about mandamus actions and suggests strategies and practice tips for bringing a mandamus action against the Department of Labor (DOL).

Published On: Thursday, August 18, 2011 | Download File
Prosecutorial Discretion: How to Advocate for Your Client

This Practice Advisory explains what prosecutorial discretion is, who has authority to exercise it, and how it is exercised most often in immigration cases. It also suggests ways that attorneys can influence the favorable exercise of prosecutorial discretion by ICE and USCIS officers.

Published On: Friday, June 24, 2011 | Download File
LGBT Families: DOMA, Dorman, and Immigration Strategies

This Practice Advisory provides ideas for attorneys representing noncitizens in removal proceedings whose cases are affected by DOMA.

Published On: Monday, June 13, 2011 | Download File
How To File A Petition For Rehearing, Rehearing En Banc And Hearing En Banc In An Immigration Case

This Practice Advisory discusses the procedures and requirements for filing a petition for rehearing, rehearing en banc or hearing en banc in the court of appeals.

Published On: Friday, April 29, 2011 | Download File
How to File a Petition for Review

Noncitizens may file a petition for review in the court of appeals to seek judicial review of a final removal order. This Practice Advisory addresses the procedures and general requirements for filing and litigating a petition for review.

Published On: Monday, February 28, 2011 | Download File