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 for a free initial case evaluation to see if we could help expedite the processing of your case. (818) 572-4100 | info@boyadzhyanlaw.com