Appeals & Federal Immigration Litigation in the Third Circuit
We handle complex immigration appeals, motions, and federal court actions for individuals and families in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and beyond.
When the decision is wrong, we focus on the record and the law.
Not every denial is the end of the road. We review the decision, the hearing transcript, and the file to identify legal errors, due process issues, and procedural problems that may support appeal or federal court action.
Appeals and federal litigation are different from initial filings. They require meticulous briefing, careful issue selection, and strict attention to deadlines and standards of review.
We explain the risks, costs, and potential outcomes so you can decide whether it makes sense to challenge a decision at the BIA, in the Third Circuit, or through a federal district court lawsuit.
Immigration appeals and federal actions we handle.
We take on select appellate and federal litigation matters arising from immigration court, USCIS decisions, and agency delay.
Our appeals and federal litigation work includes:
- BIA Appeals – challenging immigration judge decisions on issues such as asylum, cancellation of removal, waivers, and bond.
- Motions to Reopen – reopening based on new evidence, changed country conditions, ineffective assistance of counsel, or lack of notice.
- Petitions for Review (Third Circuit) – briefing and arguing appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit after a final BIA decision.
- Federal Mandamus Actions – lawsuits in federal district court to challenge unreasonable delays in cases stuck at USCIS, NVC, or a consulate.
- APA Lawsuits (Delays / Unreasonable Withholding) – litigation under the Administrative Procedure Act for agency inaction or unlawful decision-making.
We coordinate strategy with any ongoing removal proceedings or pending filings to avoid unintended consequences and to protect your long-term goals wherever possible.
Get a timely review of your decision and options.
Appeals and federal court cases often have very short filing deadlines. A prompt review can help you avoid losing rights you still have.
We will look at your decision, prior filings, and timeline; identify any potential grounds for appeal or litigation; and give you clear next steps so you can make an informed choice.
