How to get Judicial Relief Under 8 USC 1447(b) for a Stalled Naturalization Application

This Practice Advisory discusses the nuts and bolts of how to circumvent agency delay in naturalization cases and get immediate federal court review, when CIS fails to make a decision within 120 days of the naturalization interview.

Published On: Monday, August 31, 2009 | Download File

Issue Pages

These issue-specific webpages focus on topics being litigated in courts nationwide.

Institute & Meetings

AIC/AILA Litigation Institute, October 8-10, 2010

Strengthen your litigation skills in Leesburg, Va., this fall, via our hands-on, educational format! Now more than ever immigration lawyers need to be equipped to litigate issues on behalf of their clients. This Institute will enable both neophytes and experienced practitioners to acquire new skills, to practice their technique, and to become confident and knowledgeable about litigation in immigration court and in the federal courts. Please see http://www.aila.org/li for registration information.