[Also available on Facebook] One requirement to winning a VAWA case is to show the applicant has “Good Moral Character.” Here is a helpful quote from a recent practice advisory put out by Clinic Legal that summarizes the requirement: “To prove GMC, self-petitioners generally must submit affidavits of good moral character, police clearance letters, criminal […]

While these cases have more challenges than other areas of mandamus lawsuits, they still work. This well-written conclusion from an AIC Practice Advisory says it all: “Unreasonable delays in asylum adjudications have severe and long-lasting consequences for asylum applicants. Legally sound and compelling arguments exist that courts have the power to compel agency action under […]

Many individuals who want to file a mandamus case for a delayed immigration application are not aware of the importance of the choice of venue, or where to file the lawsuit. There are 94 different federal district courts and in many cases, there are multiple options to choose from regarding where to file. For example, […]

There is a tendency sometimes for people to make some fantastic promises when they are trying to sell you something or courting you to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars with them. They may promise high returns, funds returned by a certain date or some other positive result. If they are not willing to put […]

It sounds like Congressional offices are dealing with a backlog of their own related to immigration processing delays. In my opinion, this just makes the mandamus lawsuit option that much more important. According to Roll Call article entitled “Immigration Agency Backlog Weighs on Congressional Offices”: “Member offices have fielded a growing pile of requests for […]

It’s always wise to consider the value — or return on investment – in hiring a lawyer to file a mandamus lawsuit for a delayed Employee Authorization Document (EAD) or for any type of lawsuit. For most delayed EAD applications, the typical experienced attorney will charge between $5,000 or more to prepare and file an […]

[Also available on Facebook] Many individuals who want to file a mandamus case for a delayed immigration application are not aware of the importance of the choice of venue, or where to file the lawsuit. There are 94 different federal district courts and in many cases, there are multiple options to choose from regarding where […]

[Also available on Facebook] There is a tendency sometimes for people to make some fantastic promises when they are trying to sell you something or courting you to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars with them. They may promise high returns, funds returned by a certain date or some other positive result. If they are […]

[Also available on Reddit] From a broad perspective, ID cards for unauthorized immigrants should make access to some essential services easier. However, as with anything new, unintended consequences are inevitable. All in all, this sounds like it is worth trying as a pilot program. At least from the narrow perspective of FOIA efficiency, this could […]

[Also available on LinkedIn.] It sounds like Congressional offices are dealing with a backlog of their own related to immigration processing delays. IMO, this just makes the mandamus lawsuit option that much more important: “Member offices have fielded a growing pile of requests for help to speed their cases through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, […]