Collaborating to challenge USCIS EB-1A Denials
Ariela Lake Law & Consulting Collaborates with Whitaker & Warburton to Challenge USCIS I-140 EB-1A Denials
Ariela Lake Law & Consulting is excited to announce an expanded working relationship with Whitaker & Warburton, a leading firm in I-140 visa petition preparation. ALLC will be co-counseling on federal litigation to help Whitaker & Warburton clients whose EB-1A petitions have been denied by USCIS.
As former DOJ litigators, we are thrilled to be working with former USCIS counsel, Kristin Whitaker and Melissa Warburton.
Why this matters
Federal courts are more critical than ever to challenge EB-1A denials that are not based in the record. A well-documented petition can still be denied on USCIS's flawed application of the extraordinary ability criteria or the final merits determination, and administrative appeals frequently do not resolve these errors. These days USCIS is less willing to fix their own mistakes without court intervention, and that's where ALLC can help.
Whitaker & Warburton brings deep expertise in building strong EB-1A records. Ariela Lake brings a federal court litigation practice focused on APA and mandamus actions challenging agency adjudication. Together, we can take a denial from petition to complaint without a loss of institutional knowledge about the underlying case.
What this means for clients
Clients looking for EB-1A representation before the agency can rest assured when hiring Whitaker & Warburton that if USCIS fails to consider the whole record or makes an unlawful determination, ALLC can bring the case to federal court. And clients who filed by themselves can come to ALLC for litigation and know that if their case is reopened, Whitaker & Warburton are there to assist. If you have an EB-1A denial and are evaluating litigation options, we welcome the conversation. This is true whether the petition was originally prepared by Whitaker & Warburton, by another firm, or by yourself.
Our litigation practice handles EB-1A and EB-1B petition challenges nationally, along with mandamus and APA litigation for agency delay. We are glad to discuss strategy and viability before any engagement begins.
Contact us
For questions about this collaboration or to discuss a potential case, please reach out.