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.
Asylum
Affirmative & Defensive Asylum
I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative
Client: Y.P. · Florida
I-730 Petition Pending Over 3 Years — Approved After Mandamus
Our Ukrainian client had been waiting more than 3 years and 2 months for a decision on an I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition. Despite submitting four administrative inquiries, the case remained pending with no final decision. We filed a mandamus lawsuit in the Southern District of Florida on April 17, 2026. On May 28, 2026, the long-pending I-730 petition was approved.
Government Delay
3 years 2+ months
Time to Resolution
5 weeks
I-730 Approved
I-485 Asylum
Client: A.K. · Virginia
Second Mandamus, Second Success — Green Card Interview Scheduled
Our client had previously faced a long delay on his asylum application while living in Washington. After we filed a mandamus lawsuit, his asylum application was approved. Later, he filed his asylum-based I-485 green card application. After the case remained pending for about 12 months, he contacted us again for a second mandamus lawsuit. We filed the case in Virginia, and the process moved forward successfully: USCIS scheduled his green card interview for July 11.
Government Delay
12 Months
Time to Resolution
Interview scheduled after mandamus
I-485 Asylum
Client: K.Y. · Pennsylvania
Second Mandamus, Second Approval — Asylee Green Card Approved Without Interview
Our client had previously worked with another attorney on his asylum case, but came to us for mandamus litigation after a long delay. After we filed that first mandamus case, his asylum application was approved by the Newark Asylum Office in August 2024. He then filed his asylum-based I-485 green card application in October 2024. After waiting approximately 18 months with no final decision, he contacted us again. We filed a second mandamus lawsuit in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and his green card application was approved without an interview.
Government Delay
18 months
Time to Resolution
Approved without interview after mandamus
Green Card Approved Without Interview
asylum approval + dependent I-485 delay
Client: S.D. · Georgia
Asylum-Based Green Card Delayed 24 Months — Approved After Mandamus
Our clients had previously faced a long post-interview delay on an asylum application, which was approved after we filed a lawsuit against the Arlington Asylum Office. Later, they filed their asylum-based green card applications. While the principal applicant’s green card was approved, her spouse’s I-485 remained pending. Once the delay reached 24 months, we filed a mandamus lawsuit. His green card application was approved shortly after.
Government Delay
24 months
Time to Resolution
Approved shortly after filing
Green Card Approved
I-485 Asylum
Client: A.A. · Rhode Islandt
Asylum-Based Green Card Approved in Just 13 Days After Mandamus
Our client had been waiting for his asylum-based I-485 green card application since October 2024. The delay was creating urgent hardship because his CDL license was about to expire within days, and he was at risk of losing his ability to work. After we filed a mandamus lawsuit in Rhode Island, his green card application was approved in just 13 days.
Government Delay
Since October 2024
Time to Resolution
13 days
Green Card Approved
Affirmative Asylum
Client: E.O. · New York
5-Year Asylum Wait — Interview Scheduled After Filing
Client 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.
Government Delay
5+ years
Time to Resolution
8 weeks
Asylum Granted
Asylum Post-Interview
Client: H.B. · Virginia
Interview Completed 4 Years Ago — Still No Decision
Asylum interview completed but decision pending for over 4 years. Filed APA lawsuit. USCIS issued approval within 6 weeks of the mandamus filing.
Government Delay
4+ years
Time to Resolution
6 weeks
Asylum Granted
Marriage Green Card
I-485 & I-130 Petitions
I-130 F2A
Client: M.K. · New York
F2A I-130 Pending 2 Years 9 Months — Approved After Mandamus
Our client, a lawful permanent resident mother, had filed an F2A I-130 petition for her child under 21 in July 2023. The case remained pending for 2 years and 9 months with no final decision. After the family was referred to us because of our mandamus experience, we filed a mandamus lawsuit on May 24. On June 9, the long-pending I-130 petition was approved, allowing the family to move forward with the NVC and consular processing stage.
Government Delay
2 years 9 months
Time to Resolution
Approved in about 16 days
I-130 Approved
Marriage-Based AOS
Client: M.L. · Kentucky
Marriage-Based Green Card Approved After AOS Interview
Our client, a dual Turkish and UK citizen, had been married to a U.S. citizen for 12 years. He entered the United States as a tourist under the Visa Waiver Program on August 14, 2025. Form I-130 was filed on November 11, 2025, followed by Form I-485 on December 31, 2025. USCIS later issued an RFE requesting the joint sponsor’s updated tax return. After the adjustment of status interview, the green card case was approved on June 6, 2026.
Government Delay
Filed December 31, 2025
Time to Resolution
Approved after interview on June 6, 2026
Green Card Approved
I-130 / I-485 Combo
Client: F.D. · California
Marriage Green Card Delayed After Canceled Interview — Approved After Mandamus
A Moroccan client living in California had filed marriage-based I-130 and I-485 applications with their U.S. citizen spouse in July 2023. After moving from New York to California and updating their address, the interview notice was still sent to the old New York address. The interview was later canceled but was not rescheduled for a long time. After we filed a mandamus lawsuit, USCIS rescheduled the interview and the green card case was approved shortly after.
Government Delay
2+ years
Time to Resolution
Interview rescheduled, approved shortly after
Green Card Approved
I-130 Family
Client: S.S. · New York
I-130 Case Pending Nearly 2 Years — Approved After Mandamus
U.S. citizen spouse filed an I-130 petition for their foreign national spouse. The case had been pending for 1 year and 11 months with no final decision. After we filed a mandamus lawsuit in the Eastern District of New York, USCIS approved the I-130 petition in less than 2 months.
Government Delay
1 year 11 months
Time to Resolution
Less than 2 months
I-130 Approved
I-485 Adjustment
Client: T.I. · Chicago
2 Years and 3 Months of Waiting, a Senator Who Couldn't Help — Green Card Approved After Mandamus
Came to the U.S. on a student visa. Married a U.S. citizen. Waited 2 years and 3 months — no movement, no answers. Even reached out to their Senator, who gave different timelines each time but delivered no results. We filed a mandamus lawsuit. Her Green Card was approved within 2 to 3 months of filing.
Government Delay
2 years 3 months
Time to Resolution
5 weeks
Green Card Approved
I-485 Adjustment
Client: F.S. · Virginia Beach
Student Visa to Green Card | 15-Month Delay Ended Weeks After Filing
Came to the U.S. on a student visa. Married a U.S. citizen. Waited 15 months — no movement, no answers. She reached out to us on March 8th. We filed her mandamus lawsuit in the Eastern District of Virginia on March 17th — just 9 days later. Her Green Card was approved within 10 weeks of filing.
Government Delay
15 months
Time to Resolution
10 weeks
Green Card Approved
I-485 Adjustment
Client: A.M. · New Jersey
18-Month Green Card Delay Resolved in 5 Weeks After Filing
U.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.
Government Delay
18 months
Time to Resolution
5 weeks
Green Card Approved
I-130 / Consular
Client: R.T. · Virginia
Couple Separated 2+ Years Reunited After Mandamus
Husband 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.
Government Delay
2+ years
Time to Resolution
6 weeks
Immigrant Visa Issued
I-485 Combo
Client: S.K. · California
Marriage Green Card Stuck 14 Months — Approved After Filing
Spouse 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.
Government Delay
14 months
Time to Resolution
4 weeks
Green Card Approved
I-130 Family
Client: D.P. · Texas
Mother Waiting 20 Months for I-130 Decision — Approved in 3 Weeks
U.S. citizen petitioned for mother. USCIS provided no updates for 20 months. After lawsuit was filed, case was adjudicated and approved within 3 weeks.
Government Delay
20 months
Time to Resolution
3 weeks
I-130 Approved
Employment-Based
EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 Petitions
I-485 EB-1C
Client: Y.S · New Jersey
EB-1C Family Green Card Delayed 14 Months — Approved After Mandamus
An Israeli EB-1C executive transferee and his family filed their I-485 green card applications after the company’s I-140 petition was approved. Even after 14 months, the family’s applications remained pending. After they contacted our office, we filed their mandamus lawsuit within 9 days. Less than one month after filing, all six family members’ green card applications were approved.
Government Delay
14 months
Time to Resolution
Less than 1 month
Green Card Approved
I-485 Adjustment
Client: L. T. · New Hampshire
EB-3 Case Stuck at NVC — Consulate Interview Secured Shortly After Filing
Our client from Brazil had completed the initial stages of her EB-3 Employment-Based Green Card application, but her case had been waiting at the NVC for an unreasonably long time. We filed a mandamus lawsuit in the District of New Hampshire, where the NVC is headquartered. Her case was resolved in a very short time and she received her consulate interview.
Government Delay
25 months
Time to Resolution
7 weeks
Green Card Approved
EB-2 NIW
Client: L.W. · Massachusetts
EB-2 NIW Pending 22 Months — Approved After Mandamus
Research 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.
Government Delay
22 months
Time to Resolution
7 weeks
I-140 Approved
EB-1A
Client: P.R. · Illinois
EB-1A Extraordinary Ability Case Stuck 15 Months
Acclaimed engineer filed EB-1A. Premium processing was unavailable and case sat 15 months. After mandamus, USCIS adjudicated and approved within 4 weeks.
Government Delay
15 months
Time to Resolution
4 weeks
EB-1A Approved
EB-3 / I-485
Client: J.N. · Georgia
EB-3 Adjustment Stuck 2.5 Years — Interview Scheduled
Skilled 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.
Government Delay
2.5 years
Time to Resolution
8 weeks
Green Card Approved
Naturalization
N-400 & 1447(b) Lawsuits
N-400 Post-Interview
Client: F.A. · New Jersey
Citizenship Interview Passed but No Decision for 8 Months
Client 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.
Government Delay
8 months post-interview
Time to Resolution
4 weeks
U.S. Citizenship Granted
N-400 No Interview
Client: M.H. · Maryland
2-Year Wait for Naturalization Interview — Scheduled in 6 Weeks
Filed 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.
Government Delay
2+ years
Time to Resolution
6 weeks
U.S. Citizenship Granted
N-400 Background Check
Client: Y.C. · New York
Stuck in "Background Check" for 16 Months After Interview
Client 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.
Government Delay
16 months
Time to Resolution
5 weeks
U.S. Citizenship Granted
221(g) Consular Processing
Administrative Processing Delays
221(g) Refusal
Client: K.S. · India
Visa Stuck in Admin Processing 14 Months at Delhi Embassy
Received 221(g) administrative processing notice after visa interview. No updates for 14 months. Mandamus filed against State Department. Visa approved within 5 weeks.
Government Delay
14 months
Time to Resolution
5 weeks
Visa Issued
221(g) Admin Processing
Client: T.Z. · Turkey
Ankara Embassy Delay — 11 Months in Admin Processing
Immigrant 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.
Government Delay
11 months
Time to Resolution
4 weeks
Visa Issued
EB-5 Investor
I-526 & I-829 Petitions
I-526E
Client: W.L. · Florida
I-526E Pending 18 Months — Approved After Federal Lawsuit
Investor 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.
Government Delay
18 months
Time to Resolution
6 weeks
I-526E Approved
I-829
Client: C.M. · Washington
I-829 Conditions Removal Pending 3 Years
Conditional permanent resident filed I-829 to remove conditions. Case pending over 3 years with no adjudication. Mandamus prompted review and approval within 8 weeks.
Government Delay
3+ years
Time to Resolution
8 weeks
Conditions Removed
EAD / Work Permit
EAD, VAWA, FOIA & More
I-765 / EAD
Client: N.G. · Pennsylvania
EAD Renewal Pending 10 Months — Client Unable to Work
Work 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.
Government Delay
10 months
Time to Resolution
3 weeks
EAD Approved
VAWA / U-Visa
EAD, VAWA, FOIA & More
VAWA
Client: B.R. · New Jersey
VAWA Self-Petition Pending 2 Years With No Prima Facie Decision
Survivor 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.
Government Delay
2 years
Time to Resolution
4 weeks
VAWA Approved
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