This course was relaunched in May 2025. It was originally created in 2018

Get the skills and information you need to sue the government on immigration issues in federal district court, with confidence! This course offers up to 20 CLE hours of intermediate-level instruction immigration practitioners who have some familiarity with federal suits but are new to litigation, with a focus on procedural issues. The program has been designed by a team of experts to provide crucial litigation strategies for all practitioners, as well as key teachings specific to humanitarian– and employment-based topics.

The first two modules start off the course by addressing steps to take when preparing to file a lawsuit, including litigation logistics, choosing a legal strategy, and pursuing advocacy before filing the suit. Subsequent modules then discuss critical motions, what happens after filing the suit, and litigating disputes related to humanitarian, naturalization, and business immigration issues. Post-filing tactics, including discovery, negotiating a settlement agreement, and challenging denials, also are discussed.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn how to sue the government in federal district court!

Modules

Module 1: Preparing to Sue in District Court
Module 2: Making the Case for Litigation
Module 3: Dispositive Motions
Module 4: What Happens After We File?
Module 5: Naturalization and Humanitarian-Related Litigation
Module 6: Business Immigration Litigation

CLE Credit

AILA has filed for CLE credits in appropriate jurisdictions. Eligible participants can receive up to 20 total credits in 50-minute jurisdictions and up to 16.5 total credits in 60-minute jurisdictions. To receive CLE credit, attorneys must record their attendance using the CLE code provided at the end of the program via My CLE.

Disclaimers:

Participation in this AILA online course is solely restricted to AILA members, government, and nonmember attorneys. Non-attorney attendance is limited to employees of AILA members in good standing, employees of accredited educational institutions providing support to international student and scholar services at their employing institutions, and accredited representatives under 8 CFR §292.2. AILA does not permit course participation by persons who provide representation without authorization in violation of 8 CFR §292.1, such as for-profit "immigration consultants" and "notarios."