Writ of Mandamus for Delayed Cases

Writ of Mandamus for Delayed Cases

If you have a pending application or petition with immigration, and you are experiencing prolonged delays in the adjudication of your case, it may be time to file a federal lawsuit known as a Writ of Mandamus which will force immigration to make a decision on your case. 

A Writ of Mandamus is available for all types of immigration applications that have been pending for an unreasonable amount of time, including N-400 applications for citizenship, I-130 visa petitions, I-485 applications for green card, I-751 petitions, etc.

There are many reasons why your case may be delayed. Sometimes the officer assigned to your case is not doing their job – they may have set your case aside or given other cases priority. Or your case has been referred to an investigation department which can take years until a decision is made. Regardless, USCIS has the duty to complete the processing of an application within a reasonable period of time and you should not be forced to wait in limbo. 

Filing a mandamus suit is the most effective and fastest way to get a decision on your case. Remember though, the filing of a mandamus suit does not guarantee that your case will be approved. Rather, the purpose of the lawsuit is to get a decision as soon as possible. 

Boyadzhyan Law has handled countless mandamus suits and could advise you of the pros and cons of filing such lawsuit since there are situations when a lawsuit can negatively affect your case. Thus, if you are considering filing a mandamus suit, it is important to consult with an experienced immigration attorney who has handled such matters. 

Contact Boyadzhyan Law to see if we could help expedite the processing of your case. (818) 572-4100 | info@boyadzhyanlaw.com