Representing Asylum Seekers When Affirmative Cases are Dismissed by USCIS and Defensive Cases are Pretermitted in Immigration Court

This session will include discussion of affirmative asylum dismissals by USCIS and defensive asylum pretermissions in immigration court, including the legal bases cited by the government, how practitioners can respond, and actions they can take. There will be time for participants to ask questions and share their experiences, ideas, and best practices.

This roundtable is hosted by AILA's Asylum and Refugee Committee.

AILA Video Roundtables are free interactive learning opportunities hosted by faculty selected for their expertise, with an emphasis on discussion and Q&A. This roundtable is not CLE eligible. The free recording will be available 7-10 business days following the live event.

Product Details
Event Date	October 10, 2025
Format	Video Roundtable
Length	60 minutes
CLE Eligible	No
Digital Library	Digital goods (MP3, PDF, ZIP, etc.) are available for download for two years after purchase.

Christina Brown, Asylum and Refugee Committee, Denver, CO

Robin Nice, Asylum and Refugee Committee, Boston, MA

Lory D. Rosenberg, Asylum and Refugee Committee, Asheville, NC

The speaker's/author's views do not necessarily represent the views of AILA, nor do they constitute legal advice or representation. Practice tips provided are based on the speaker's/author's experiences and the current state of the law. Please be sure to conduct legal research and analysis for your unique situation as the law changes quickly and experiences may differ from your own.