Relief Law represented an applicant whose asylum-based I-485 remained pending for more than three years. After federal mandamus litigation was pursued, USCIS ultimately approved the application.
A delayed I-130 petition was approved just 12 days after a federal mandamus lawsuit was filed, providing a rapid resolution to a prolonged USCIS delay.
A USCIS interview does not always result in an immediate decision. Learn what a prolonged post-interview delay may mean and when mandamus may be considered.
An I-730 pending for more than four years moved forward after a federal mandamus lawsuit. USCIS later interviewed the beneficiary and approved the case the same day.
Is your USCIS case taking longer than expected? Learn about processing-time inquiries, expedite requests, congressional assistance, and potential mandamus lawsuits.
If your N-400 is pending after interview and USCIS still has not issued a decision, federal law provides an important rule that is different from the ordinary mandamus analysis used in many other immigration-delay cases. For most delayed immigration applications, there is no fixed number of months that automatically creates a right to federal court...
An I-130 was approved after a mandamus lawsuit was filed in federal court, following more than 13 months of waiting without a final decision. In this matter, the I-130 petition had been pending for approximately 13 months and 26 days when the federal lawsuit was filed. USCIS scheduled an interview 42 days after the mandamus...
A USCIS denial after mandamus lawsuit filing is possible. Filing a federal lawsuit may help move an unreasonably delayed immigration matter toward adjudication, but it does not control the outcome. USCIS must still determine whether the applicant or petitioner qualifies for the requested benefit. Quick Answer: Yes. USCIS can deny a case after a mandamus...
If your immigration case has been delayed for an extended period, you may be wondering about the mandamus lawsuit cost and whether filing a federal lawsuit against USCIS is financially practical. The total cost generally includes attorney fees, the federal court filing fee, certified-mail and service expenses, and potentially other case-specific litigation costs. There is...
Many applicants understand why federal litigation may be necessary but are unsure what happens after filing a mandamus lawsuit against USCIS. Does USCIS receive the lawsuit immediately? Does the government have 60 days to respond? Will USCIS schedule an interview? Could the agency issue an RFE? Does the case automatically go before a judge? The...
