American Immigration Lawyers Association's Asia-Pacific Chapter Monthly Meeting: Discussion with Former Consular Officers

José Miguel Marina, associate in the firm's Immigration group and former consular officer, will present at an AILA APAC event. The discussion will cover common issues that arise in consular processing matters and how to address tricky and sensitive issues, including:

1. How to deal with B2/F1 denials (what is the strategy for second interviews?)
(how best can you prepare your client?)
2. How to deal with criminal convictions and consular interviews?
3. How to deal with cases when there is a possible misrepresentation?
4. Tips on consular interview prep for any consular case.
5. How are waivers handled at the consular level?
6. Does congressional assistance help?
7. Does Mandamus help?
8. How to overcome immigrant intent?
8a. How to enter information on the DS-160 that you want the officer to see?