If your immigration application has been unreasonably delayed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of State (DOS), or other government agencies, a writ of mandamus may be the legal remedy you need. A writ of mandamus is a federal lawsuit that compels the government to take action on a pending immigration case when it has been unlawfully delayed.
Our firm helps individuals and businesses file writs of mandamus to break through bureaucratic backlogs, speed up processing times, and obtain the immigration decisions they deserve.
When to Consider a Writ of Mandamus
A writ of mandamus may be appropriate if:
Your case has been pending beyond normal processing times
Your visa application is stuck in administrative processing
USCIS or another immigration agency has failed to issue a decision without explanation
You have completed all requirements, including biometrics and interviews, but have not received a response
You have submitted multiple inquiries with no meaningful updates
A writ of mandamus does not guarantee an approval, but it forces the government to act on your case.
Types of Immigration Delays a Writ of Mandamus Can Address
1. Delayed Green Card Applications
If your I-485 (Adjustment of Status) or Consular Processing case is stalled beyond reasonable timeframes.
3. Unresolved Visa Applications (Administrative Processing)
If a visa application at a U.S. consulate or embassy is held in 221(g) administrative processing for months or even years without resolution.
2. Pending Citizenship & Naturalization Cases
If USCIS has not made a decision on your N-400 (Naturalization Application) despite meeting all eligibility requirements.
4. Delayed Employment-Based Immigration Cases
If H-1B, L-1, O-1, or EB visa petitions have been pending beyond normal processing times, affecting work authorization.
5. Asylum & Humanitarian Cases
If USCIS is delaying decisions on asylum, U visas (victims of crime), T visas (human trafficking victims), or VAWA petitions.
The Writ of Mandamus Process
To make it easy for you to find the right service, we’ve categorized our offerings into three main areas:
Case Review & Exhausting Other Options
Before filing, we confirm that all other avenues (USCIS inquiries, congressional requests, and Ombudsman assistance) have been attempted.
Government Response & Potential Negotiation
The agency may issue a decision on your case soon after being sued, avoiding litigation.
If the government fights the lawsuit, we argue in federal court that the delay is unreasonable and unlawful.
Filing the Mandamus Petition in Federal Court
A lawsuit is filed against the government agency responsible for the delay, requesting the court to compel action.
Resolution of Your Immigration Case
Once the writ of mandamus is filed, many cases are resolved within weeks or months, expediting decisions that might otherwise take years.
End the Immigration Delay – Take Action Today
If your immigration case has been stalled indefinitely, you do not have to wait any longer. A writ of mandamus may be the solution to move your case forward. Contact our firm today for a confidential consultation and take control of your immigration journey.
