written by Partner Danielle Conley Probably the most frustrating part of dealing with immigration, whether it’s USCIS, ERO, ICE, or any other immigration agency, is when the person at the front window tells you no and makes you feel like you have no options. It’s bad enough when it happens to an attorney, so I cannot imagine what it’s like for immigrants and their families to try and push through this seemingly impenetrable barrier. I will tell you from experience, there is something you can do. Even if you don’t know the law and don’t know what to say, you can ALWAYS demand to see a supervisor. Every front line employee has a supervisor they report to, and a supervisor is always on duty. Chances are, the answer to your question may change when a supervisor gets involved. Perfect example: t hree weeks ago, I attempted to file an emergency motion to keep someone in the country who was detained and on the verge of removal. Someon...
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