FACTS: A client came to us after YEARS of waiting for their VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) -based green card case which was pending at USCIS. The client had, as is common with VAWA cases, a difficult history with their ex-spouse, and feared pursuing their case before USCIS. The client had an approved Form I-360…
Citizenship case Approved through Federal Court Litigation.
FACTS: A client came to us after YEARS of waiting for his LGBT-based asylum case which was pending an interview at USCIS. He filed a request for an expedited interview and the US Asylum office interviewed him in November 2022 (more than 5 years after filing his case). The client had a good interview, testified…
Introduction: In the realm of immigration law, navigating through bureaucratic processes and delays can be an arduous journey. However, there are instances where persistence and legal recourse can lead to favorable outcomes. This post highlights a recent success story of a USC husband and his wife, along with their stepchildren, who triumphed in a Mandamus…
Citizenship case expedited through Mandamus.
FACTS: A client’s pending Affirmative Asylum (Form I-589 Application) had been pending for more than 5 years without an interview. The client was understandably frustrated by this delay as they were not able to obtain a final answer on their case or move forward with their life until an answer was given on their asylum…
Citizenship Approved through Court Action.
Writ of Mandamus Approved and Work Permit Expedited.
SYNOPSIS: After USCIS delayed adjudicating a Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, our office filed suit in the Eastern District of Virginia and sought an agreed order sending this N-400 (Citizenship) Application back to USCIS where it was approved the same day. THE FACTS: A US Lawful Permanent Resident filed for citizenship while she was still married to…
SYNOPSIS: After USCIS delayed adjudicating a Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, our office filed suit in the Eastern District of Virginia and sought an agreed order sending this N-400 (Citizenship) Application back to USCIS where it was approved within a week. THE FACTS: A pair of elderly U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident clients sought a decision on a…
