Every story below represents a real client whose life was on hold due to government delays. We filed a federal mandamus lawsuit — and got them a decision.
Client: A.M. · New JerseyU.S. citizen filed I-130/I-485 for spouse. USCIS acknowledged receipt but no interview was scheduled for 18 months despite multiple inquiries. After mandamus filing, interview was scheduled within 5 weeks and green card approved same day.
Client: R.T. · VirginiaHusband filed I-130 for wife abroad. Case was approved but NVC processing stalled for over 2 years with no interview date. Mandamus lawsuit prompted interview scheduling within 6 weeks. Visa issued at the interview.
Client: S.K. · CaliforniaSpouse of U.S. citizen filed concurrently. Case sat with no movement for 14 months. Within 4 weeks of mandamus filing, client received interview notice. Green card approved at interview.
Client: D.P. · TexasU.S. citizen petitioned for mother. USCIS provided no updates for 20 months. After lawsuit was filed, case was adjudicated and approved within 3 weeks.
Client: F.A. · New JerseyClient passed naturalization interview and was told "everything looks good." Eight months later, still no oath ceremony scheduled. 1447(b) lawsuit filed. Oath ceremony scheduled within 4 weeks.
Client: M.H. · MarylandFiled N-400 and waited over 2 years with no interview date. Biometrics completed long ago. Mandamus filed under APA. Interview notice received 6 weeks later. Citizenship oath ceremony held within 3 months of filing.
Client: Y.C. · New YorkClient completed interview successfully but was told case was pending "additional background checks." No updates for 16 months. After mandamus, background check cleared and oath scheduled in 5 weeks.
Client: L.W. · MassachusettsResearch scientist filed EB-2 National Interest Waiver. Case pending 22 months past normal processing times. Mandamus filed. I-140 approved within 7 weeks of lawsuit.
Client: P.R. · IllinoisAcclaimed engineer filed EB-1A. Premium processing was unavailable and case sat 15 months. After mandamus, USCIS adjudicated and approved within 4 weeks.
Client: J.N. · GeorgiaSkilled worker with approved I-140 and pending I-485 for 2.5 years. No interview, no RFE, no updates. Mandamus compelled USCIS to schedule interview. Green card approved at interview.
Client: E.O. · New YorkClient applied for asylum affirmatively and waited over 5 years with no interview date. Filed mandamus. Asylum interview was scheduled within 8 weeks. Asylum granted after interview.
Client: H.B. · VirginiaAsylum interview completed but decision pending for over 4 years. Filed APA lawsuit. USCIS issued approval within 6 weeks of the mandamus filing.
Client: K.S. · IndiaReceived 221(g) administrative processing notice after visa interview. No updates for 14 months. Mandamus filed against State Department. Visa approved within 5 weeks.
Client: T.Z. · TurkeyImmigrant visa application stuck in administrative processing at U.S. Embassy Ankara for 11 months. After mandamus, embassy completed processing and issued visa in 4 weeks.
Client: W.L. · FloridaInvestor filed I-526E under Reform and Integrity Act. Case pending 18 months well beyond processing targets. Mandamus resulted in adjudication and approval within 6 weeks.
Client: C.M. · WashingtonConditional permanent resident filed I-829 to remove conditions. Case pending over 3 years with no adjudication. Mandamus prompted review and approval within 8 weeks.
Client: N.G. · PennsylvaniaWork authorization renewal stuck 10 months. Client lost job due to expired EAD. Mandamus lawsuit filed. EAD card approved and produced within 3 weeks. Client returned to work.
Client: B.R. · New JerseySurvivor filed VAWA self-petition. Case sat for 2 years without even a prima facie determination. Mandamus compelled USCIS to adjudicate. Prima facie granted within 4 weeks, full approval followed.
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