Pryor Cashman Partner Avram Morell, a member of the firm’s Immigration Group, participated in the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) webinar, “Consular Processing Round Up for Families and Survivors.”

Avi was a panelist discussing how “the pandemic altered routine family consular processing cases, causing increased backlogs and interview scheduling for visa applicants” and provided “insight on possible strategies as to how practitioners can navigate these new challenges.”

Topics covered included:

• Maintaining Contact with the National Visa Center 
• Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) Portal Tips 
• Preparing Clients for Interviews 
• Strategies for Seeking Expedited Processing 
• Navigating Administrative Review and Follow Up 
• How to Challenge Refusals and Anticipate Waivers Needed 
• K-1 Processing Tips 

Learn more about the AILA event using the link below.