any experience with writ of mandamus for I751

[jakelake 222]

9 hours ago, kasper-k said:

I didn't contact ACLU but this is the answer from the Ombudsman

 

 

 

When did you get this letter? 

[Sweet5884 12]

Any update? did you file it? 

[Srdan 5]

I filled my joint i751 on April 2018, in February 2019 got divorced and only communication were fingerprints in almost 3 years of time, so in January 2021 I decided to go Mandamus route after numerous tries to kick the case with congressman ombudsman etc...So once I filled mandamus in January 2021 I got interview set in February 2021 for March 16, attended it and was grilled for 1h45minutes, after it had a hard feeling that I am actually a human being, she told me at the end that she still needs some more time and that will inform via mail about the decision, my case tracker is stuck ever since in fingerprints done on July 22, 2019, bottom line feeling miserable after all this bs, plenty of proof, entered 100% my marriage in good faith, got cheated by ex wife and mutual friend at that time, she stayed pregnant that’s why we divorced...on top of all that misery they kept me another 2 years lingering in that past life, if I didn’t sue them who know when I would actually get moving, so was left with Mandamus as the only option and got grilled like I am a criminal

[RCCC 7]

1 hour ago, Srdan said:

I filled my joint i751 on April 2018, in February 2019 got divorced and only communication were fingerprints in almost 3 years of time, so in January 2021 I decided to go Mandamus route after numerous tries to kick the case with congressman ombudsman etc...So once I filled mandamus in January 2021 I got interview set in February 2021 for March 16, attended it and was grilled for 1h45minutes, after it had a hard feeling that I am actually a human being, she told me at the end that she still needs some more time and that will inform via mail about the decision, my case tracker is stuck ever since in fingerprints done on July 22, 2019, bottom line feeling miserable after all this bs, plenty of proof, entered 100% my marriage in good faith, got cheated by ex wife and mutual friend at that time, she stayed pregnant that’s why we divorced...on top of all that misery they kept me another 2 years lingering in that past life, if I didn’t sue them who know when I would actually get moving, so was left with Mandamus as the only option and got grilled like I am a criminal

I am very sorry to hear that. Totally feel your pain. 

I was in the similar situation, filed joint I-751 on Mar 2019, got divorced on Oct 2019. I contacted congresswomen etc, spoken to 2nd tier officer every month. I missed interview on Mar 4 2021. rec‘d Denial letter on Mar 6 2021. I went in person to local Immigration office twice a week, submitted additional docs, affidavits, addressed to the supervisor. No one was willing to help me in the office. But I never gave up, until I speak to the supervisor on March 12, 2021. Supervisor reviewed my case, and got approved on the spot.  

 

My suggestion:

- Write a letter to your local Immigration office and explain your situation (how did you got married, how did your marriage ended) and attach w/ strongest supporting doc again (pics -indicate date and captions each photo from beginning to the end, marriage Certificate, divorce paper,  lease agreement, joint bank acct etc)

- Affidavits from mutual friends

 

good luck!

 

I am not an attorney. I am just sharing my personal experience.

Edited March 19, 2021 by RCCC

[Srdan 5]

2 minutes ago, RCCC said:

I am very sorry to hear that.

I was in the similar situation, filed joint I-751 on Mar 2019, got divorced on Oct 2019. I contacted congresswomen etc, spoken to 2nd tier officer every month. I missed interview on Mar 4 2021. I went in person to local Immigration office twice a week, submitted additional docs, affidavits, addressed to the supervisor. No one was willing to help me in the office. But I never gave up, until I speak to the supervisor on March 12, 2021. Supervisor reviewed my case, and got approved on the spot.  

 

My suggestion:

- Write a letter to your local Immigration office and explain your situation (how did you got married, how did your marriage ended) and attach w/ strongest supporting doc again (pics -indicate date and captions each photo from beginning to the end, marriage Certificate, divorce paper,  lease agreement, joint bank acct etc)

- Affidavits from mutual friends

 

good luck!

 

I am not an attorney. I am just sharing my personal experience.

I gave them all of that, plenty of proof, got my interview on march 16th and been told after 1h45min that she still needs some more time to go through documents...I don’t know yet I might get approved and might get denied, just was telling the grilling was terrible experience...don’t know how much should wait more, my case tracker is still stuck in fingerprints done on July 2019 lol, didn’t even change to interview scheduled, performed, etc so I am checking it now but don’t know should I even expect any change there

[RCCC 7]

7 minutes ago, Srdan said:

I gave them all of that, plenty of proof, got my interview on march 16th and been told after 1h45min that she still needs some more time to go through documents...I don’t know yet I might get approved and might get denied, just was telling the grilling was terrible experience...don’t know how much should wait more, my case tracker is still stuck in fingerprints done on July 2019 lol, didn’t even change to interview scheduled, performed, etc so I am checking it now but don’t know should I even expect any change there

I gave them all that prior to the interview day also. I still got a denial. Instead of going thru motion to reopen, I am writing to the supervisor for reconsideration and reopen the case. I truly hope you won't need to do this.

 

I think your case will most likely to get approved. Seems like the officer just wanted to find something to deny your case but you are very confident abt your previous marriage. Or another possibility is that office did not study your case prior the interview. 

[Srdan 5]

1 minute ago, RCCC said:

I gave them all that prior to the interview day also. I still got a denial. Instead of going thru motion to reopen, I am writing to the supervisor for reconsideration and reopen the case. I truly hope you won't need to do this.

 

I think your case will most likely to get approved. Seems like the officer just wanted to find something to deny your case but you are very confident abt your previous marriage. Or another possibility is that office did not study your case prior the interview. 

I am thinking and trying to justify that long grilling, she was actually upset that she is getting right answers and the right dates even about events 3-4-5 years ago...either she questioned much because she didn’t have time to study the case or she was just vindictive because of Mandamus

[RCCC 7]

Just now, Srdan said:

I am thinking and trying to justify that long grilling, she was actually upset that she is getting right answers and the right dates even about events 3-4-5 years ago...either she questioned much because she didn’t have time to study the case or she was just vindictive because of Mandamus

I remembered when I got I-485 interview, I was also being told need more time to review the case, and I should be getting a decision within 1 week.

If your case isn't update online. I would give it 2 weeks for mail delivery. If you still didn't hear back from USCIS, I strongly suggest you to go in person. Ask to speak with supervisor for your case update and attach w/ docs above. 

 

All staffs told me to wait at home, check status online, bah.bah..bah..... You and I both know USCIS Online doesn't work. LOL 

But I insisted to speak w/ supervisor. I asked 5 staffs and almost got kick out..... 🙄

[Srdan 5]

13 minutes ago, RCCC said:

I remembered when I got I-485 interview, I was also being told need more time to review the case, and I should be getting a decision within 1 week.

If your case isn't update online. I would give it 2 weeks for mail delivery. If you still didn't hear back from USCIS, I strongly suggest you to go in person. Ask to speak with supervisor for your case update and attach w/ docs above. 

 

All staffs told me to wait at home, check status online, bah.bah..bah..... You and I both know USCIS Online doesn't work. LOL 

But I insisted to speak w/ supervisor. I asked 5 staffs and almost got kick out..... 🙄

They are pressed by Mandamus case to give me the decision by mail, I just wonder will they wait last date possible to give the decision or will they even ask for 60 days more time...cause I really doubt they will actually expedite it and will rather let me lose my mind waiting 

[RCCC 7]

2 minutes ago, Srdan said:

They are pressed by Mandamus case to give me the decision by mail, I just wonder will they wait last date possible to give the decision or will they even ask for 60 days more time...cause I really doubt they will actually expedite it and will rather let me lose my mind waiting 

If you have good reason, you could ask them to expedite it. I know few ppl have done it and approved on the spot. Again, you have to speak w/ the supervisor. Where is your local immigration office?

[Srdan 5]

10 minutes ago, RCCC said:

If you have good reason, you could ask them to expedite it. I know few ppl have done it and approved on the spot. Again, you have to speak w/ the supervisor. Where is your local immigration office?

Jacksonville field office, I mean I don’t plan any trip until that is done anyways, so no real reason to expedite it except the reason that they are dragging me since April 2018 with this petition, it’s ridiculous 

[RCCC 7]

1 minute ago, Srdan said:

Jacksonville field office, I mean I don’t plan any trip until that is done anyways, so no real reason to expedite it except the reason that they are dragging me since April 2018 with this petition, it’s ridiculous 

ok. Mine is in NYC. I really hope you will get an approval letter in mail soon!!!!! You are almost there!!!!!💪

[Srdan 5]

5 hours ago, RCCC said:

ok. Mine is in NYC. I really hope you will get an approval letter in mail soon!!!!! You are almost there!!!!!💪

Thanks I hope too, really would like to be done with it after all this time 

[bing10 114]

8 hours ago, Srdan said:

I filled my joint i751 on April 2018, in February 2019 got divorced and only communication were fingerprints in almost 3 years of time, so in January 2021 I decided to go Mandamus route after numerous tries to kick the case with congressman ombudsman etc...So once I filled mandamus in January 2021 I got interview set in February 2021 for March 16, attended it and was grilled for 1h45minutes, after it had a hard feeling that I am actually a human being, she told me at the end that she still needs some more time and that will inform via mail about the decision, my case tracker is stuck ever since in fingerprints done on July 22, 2019, bottom line feeling miserable after all this bs, plenty of proof, entered 100% my marriage in good faith, got cheated by ex wife and mutual friend at that time, she stayed pregnant that’s why we divorced...on top of all that misery they kept me another 2 years lingering in that past life, if I didn’t sue them who know when I would actually get moving, so was left with Mandamus as the only option and got grilled like I am a criminal

 

Thanks for keeping everyone up to date on your case.

 

Could I ask, what city are you in, and how did you go about finding a lawyer who specializes in Mandamus? Also, how much did the Mandamus process cost?

[mindthegap 2,599]

6 hours ago, RCCC said:

I gave them all that prior to the interview day also. I still got a denial. Instead of going thru motion to reopen, I am writing to the supervisor for reconsideration and reopen the case. 

Sensible. I am going through the exact same (although this is my second time).

USCIS does have power and discretion to reopen a proceeding or reconsider a decision, WITHOUT having to file an I-290B, which in addition to having very narrow set criteria also has a high cost and a long & unknown timescale.