Writ of Mandamus & Declaratory Relief Familia America

When the Government Takes Too Long

Immigration cases are often delayed. While some waiting periods are normal, others can stretch far beyond published processing times with little or no explanation from the government. Months can turn into years while families remain separated, careers remain on hold, and important life decisions remain unresolved.

If your immigration case has been pending for an unreasonable amount of time, you may have legal options.

One of the biggest concerns clients have when they hear the words “federal lawsuit” is whether they will have to go to court. In most immigration delay cases, the answer is no. These cases are typically handled by the attorneys through written filings, motions, and negotiations with government attorneys. Clients rarely, if ever, have to appear in a courtroom. In most cases, your attorney does the litigation while you continue with your daily life.

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

Stay Safe and Protect Your Immigration Rights with ICE

A Writ of Mandamus is a federal lawsuit that asks a court to require a government agency to make a decision on a case that has been unreasonably delayed. Similarly, a request for Declaratory Relief asks a federal court to determine whether the government has failed to carry out its legal obligations.

Importantly, these lawsuits do not ask the court to approve an application or grant an immigration benefit. Instead, they ask the court to require the government to do its job and make a decision.

Mandamus litigation may be appropriate in a variety of situations, including delayed DACA renewals, naturalization applications, adjustment of status cases, immigrant visa processing delays, I-130 petitions, employment authorization applications, and other immigration benefits that remain pending far beyond normal processing times.

In many cases, simply filing a lawsuit prompts the government to finally review and adjudicate a long-pending case. While no attorney can guarantee a specific outcome, federal litigation is often one of the most effective tools available when a case has been stuck for months or years without meaningful progress.

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

Familia America represents clients throughout the United States and around the world. Most federal litigation matters can be handled remotely, allowing us to represent clients regardless of where they live. In the overwhelming majority of cases, our clients never have to set foot inside a federal courthouse.

We understand that navigating the immigration system can be stressful, especially when English is not your first language. Our team includes experienced native Spanish-speaking legal professionals who can communicate directly with clients in Spanish, explain complex legal issues in clear and understandable terms, and guide families through every stage of the process. We believe that language should never be a barrier to obtaining quality legal representation.

If your immigration case has been delayed for far longer than expected, contact Familia America today. You may not have to wait indefinitely for the government to act, and you may not have to go to court to do something about it.

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

Business,asian,woman,hands,working,in,stacks,of,paper,files

Contact a Salt Lake City Fiancé Visa Attorney at Familia America Today

Attorney Gloria Cardenas brings more than 30 years of experience in immigration law to help protect the rights of clients and their family members. She and her knowledgeable team at Familia America work diligently behind the scenes to help process fiancé visa applications as quickly as possible. To learn more, contact the legal professionals at Familia America in Salt Lake City and schedule a consultation to discuss your case.

Writ of Mandamus & Declaratory Relief

When the Government Takes Too Long

Contact a Salt Lake City Fiancé Visa Attorney at Familia America Today

Follow Us On Tik Tok!