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[Mickey344 14]

How effective is writ of mandamus once case is past processing time? 

[lennikov 36]

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How effective is writ of mandamus once case is past processing time? 

It is quite effective but will cost you about $5,000 to file. It only forces DOS to make a decision, not necessarily a favorable one. 

[J1 Physician 4]

30 minutes ago, lennikov said:

It is quite effective but will cost you about $5,000 to file. It only forces DOS to make a decision, not necessarily a favorable one. 

Do you think it can negatively affect your application? Like piss DOS off ?

[Wyboxcx 49]

33 minutes ago, J1 Physician said:

Do you think it can negatively affect your application? Like piss DOS off ?

Not at all. Writ of Mandamus is a legal tool to compel a government agency to render a decision when a case has been pending beyond normal processing time. It cannot force the DoS to render a favorable recommendation but they will be required to decide within a specific timeframe . I don’t think they are offended when it’s filed against them. In fact I have seen cases get approved this year after filing the mandamus . The person had been waiting since 2021 

[OldUser 6,662]

1 hour ago, lennikov said:

It is quite effective but will cost you about $5,000 to file. It only forces DOS to make a decision, not necessarily a favorable one. 

Filing fees are under $500. If filed with a lawyer then yes, $5000 is average

[extreme_hardship 22]

21 hours ago, OldUser said:

Filing fees are under $500. If filed with a lawyer then yes, $5000 is average

I wonder how hard it is to file without a lawer 🤔

[OldUser 6,662]

43 minutes ago, extreme_hardship said:

I wonder how hard it is to file without a lawer 🤔

 

It's not easy, but doable.

Here's guide:

 

 

 

 

[Mickey344 14]

Any approvals this week? Silent week 

[DrFood 9]

1 hour ago, Mickey344 said:

Any approvals this week? Silent week 

looks like it

 

[Wyboxcx 49]

On 12/7/2023 at 8:09 AM, Mickey344 said:

Any approvals this week? Silent week 

No approval for me so far. 7 months since form I-612 reached DOS. 

[DrFood 9]

7 hours ago, Wyboxcx said:

No approval for me so far. 7 months since form I-612 reached DOS. 

You have a long time to wait my friend. I crossed the 15 months waiting 

[Hocus 0]

Hi all,

What is the positive result of writ of mandamus? Does Uscis approve it along with DOS or just DOS approval ? 
Also, approximately how long before we get a response? 
 

TY
 

[Sabina Bart 28]

8 hours ago, Wyboxcx said:

No approval for me so far. 7 months since form I-612 reached DOS. 

Ah! Almost a year for me 😕

[Wyboxcx 49]

1 hour ago, DrFood said:

You have a long time to wait my friend. I crossed the 15 months waiting 

Oh I’m aware. Not expecting to hear back before 20 months least. 

[Mickey344 14]

Approval from DoS used to be maximum 8 months about 2 years ago. The long wait is very hard and devastating.