Abstract: A method and system for the automation of tasks in managing immigration case files by attorneys. A user interface component interacts with a user through a directory tree listing to accept requests and to take appropriate action in response to those requests. A data access component uses SQL (structured query language) commands to create connections to the underlying database. The centralized SQL commands are used to create general reports and to create the data presented in the directory tree listing for the user interface component. A business logic component employs software classes to control the logic for processing immigration information.