Real Mandamus Lawsuit Success Stories

Index

• EB-5 I-485 Delay Resolved with Mandamus, Green Cards Approved in 2 months
• Double Mandamus Success: From Asylum to Green Card in 17 Months
• What Our Clients Say
• EB-5 Delays
• Marriage and Family Based Green Card Delays
• Asylum Delays
• Asylee Green Cards
• Take the Next Step with Mandamus Lawsuit

For many immigrants, waiting for USCIS to act can feel endless. Months stretch into years and updates seem to stop altogether. You check your case status every morning. Nothing. You call USCIS. No change. But sometimes waiting isn’t the only option.

At Gozel Law Firm we’ve seen how a mandamus lawsuit can turn years of delay into decisive action. Whether it’s an EB-5 investor waiting for a long-pending I-485 approval or an asylum applicant caught in bureaucratic silence, taking the right legal step at the right time can completely change the outcome.

Here are two recent success stories that show how mandamus can move even the most delayed cases forward and why it remains one of the most effective legal tools when USCIS simply won’t act:

EB-5 I-485 Delay Resolved with Mandamus, Green Cards Approved in 2 months 

One of our EB-5 clients from India had been waiting more than 17 months with no progress on their I-485. They filed both I-526 and I-485 in February 2024. The I-526 was approved in January 2025 but the green card applications stayed pending with no updates. They contacted our firm in July 2025. After reviewing the case we determined that a mandamus lawsuit was the right step. We filed the case on August 15 and in less than two months, on October 9, both the client and their spouse received green card approvals. 

In the client’s own words: 

“From the very first conversation the team was professional, transparent and responsive. They understood our situation, filed the mandamus lawsuit and kept us informed every step of the way.” 

For many EB-5 investors long delays can feel endless. Sometimes you don’t have to just keep waiting. Taking the right steps at the right time can change everything. We have helped many EB-5 clients resolve long-pending I-526, I-485 and I-829 cases through mandamus actions. No two cases are alike, and from our experience, knowing when to act can make all the difference.  

If you’re an EB-5 investor facing long I-526, I-485, or I-829 delays, learn how mandamus can help in your case: Mandamus for EB-5 Delays: How to Speed Up Your Case and Get Results

Double Mandamus Success: From Asylum to Green Card in 17 Months

In December 2023, one of our clients contacted us after waiting more than 5 years for a decision on their asylum case. We reviewed the file and filed the first mandamus lawsuit right away.  Everything was resolved and the asylum was approved in April 2024, just a few months later. 

After that, our client filed for a Green Card (I-485) and a Refugee Travel Document (I-131) in May 2024. Both applications were pending for 17 months with no progress. When the wait reached a year and a half, the client contacted us again. After reviewing the case, we filed a second mandamus lawsuit on October 6, 2025, in the Eastern District of Virginia. A few weeks later, the Refugee Travel Document was approved. Soon after, the Green Card was approved as well. 

Two mandamus lawsuits. Three approvals. One client who never gave up. 

We help clients move their cases forward when waiting is no longer an option. If your immigration case has been stuck for months or even years, filing a mandamus lawsuit might be the step that changes everything. 

If your asylum or green card case has been stuck for months or even years, explore how a mandamus lawsuit can help you move forward: Mandamus for Asylum Interview Delays: How to End the Wait and Move Forward

What Our Clients Say

Real experiences from people who took action and finally saw their cases move forward:

EB-5 Delays

"After waiting 64 months for my I-829 petition with multiple USCIS inquiries and no resolution, I finally decided to pursue a mandamus action through Gozel Firm and it was the best decision I could have made.
From the start, their service was highly professional. They acted swiftly, kept me informed throughout the process, and offered reasonable fees. Incredibly, within just 4 weeks of filing, my case was finally moved and approved.
What truly stood out was the personal touch: the owner of the firm called me directly to share the good news, and the rest of the team followed up to ensure every detail was completed properly. Their dedication and responsiveness made a stressful situation much easier to navigate.
Thank you very much to the entire Gozel team. I highly recommend them to anyone facing immigration delays or considering mandamus action. They deliver results."

Marriage and Family Based Green Card Delays

"I contacted the Gozel Law Firm team for help with my case, as I had been working with the USCIS for two years. They advised me immediately on what we could do. We filed a mandamus and received a response within three weeks. Yes, they approved my green card within three weeks. I am very grateful to the Gozel Law Firm. They always kept me informed throughout the entire process, responding to all my emails with all my questions. I made the best decision choosing them. Thank you, Gozel Law Firm, for making this possible. Thank you, Sule, for everything."

Asylum Delays

"At the end of 4 years of waiting for Asylum, they helped me a lot in the Mandamus case and followed the process from the beginning to the end and kept me informed of every step and finally called me and gave me the happy news. I can say that their service and quality are unquestionably the best. Thank you very much. I definitely recommend everyone to work with GOZEL LAW company."

Asylee Green Cards

"One of the best! After a long wait for our green cards, Gozel Law Firm turned everything around for us. Within less than a month of filing a mandamus lawsuit, we had our green cards in hand. The team's responsiveness was impressive, and unlike our previous experiences with other immigration attorneys, Attorney Gozel was always accessible and ready to assist. Also, a special thanks to Merve and the entire office team for their outstanding support. Merve did an exceptional job answering our questions and helping us understand the process every step of the way."

Take the Next Step with Mandamus Lawsuit

If your immigration case has been pending for months or even years, you don’t have to keep waiting. A mandamus lawsuit can be the step that finally moves your case forward.

To understand the full process of filing a mandamus action, read our detailed guide:
How to File a Mandamus Lawsuit for Immigration Delays (2025)

If you still have questions about whether mandamus is right for your situation, you can find clear answers here:
Mandamus Lawsuit FAQs: Everything You Need to Know

And if you’re ready to take action, complete our brief case evaluation form so our team can review your situation and contact you:
Mandamus Case Evaluation Form

Gozel Law Firm helps clients nationwide resolve long-pending immigration cases through mandamus actions. When waiting is no longer an option, the right legal action can make all the difference.