Claims based on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also referred to as female circumcision, require careful legal analysis and meticulous evidentiary development. This CLE program focuses on the practical and doctrinal aspects of litigating FGM-based asylum claims before USCIS asylum offices and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).

The course addresses the essential legal standards governing FGM claims and provides guidance on assembling persuasive records, including client testimony, corroborating evidence, country conditions materials, and expert support. It highlights recurring weaknesses seen in these cases and explains how missteps in case preparation, documentation, or narrative development can jeopardize relief.

In addition, the program explores common Department of Homeland Security arguments raised in FGM cases and offers tested strategies for countering both traditional and evolving defenses. Geared toward immigration practitioners seeking practical insight, this session emphasizes real-world advocacy techniques to improve outcomes in FGM-based asylum litigation.