Writ of Mandamus
Is your Green Card, Citizenship, or Visa application stuck in "Administrative Processing"?
You don’t have to wait forever. Attorney Arif Gozel and the Gozel Law Firm's experienced mandamus lawyers specialize in Writ of Mandamus lawsuits, a powerful legal tool used to compel USCIS and Consular offices to make a decision on your case.
If the government is ignoring your application, we force them to act.
Takes less than 2 minutes.
Can I Sue USCIS for Taking Too Long?
Many of our clients come to us asking the same question: "Is it normal for my case to take this long?" The truth is, under U.S. law, government agencies are required to process applications within a reasonable amount of time.
If your case has been stuck for months or even years beyond the official processing times, you don't have to keep waiting. A Mandamus Lawsuit is a direct way to get your case moving again.
By taking legal action, you can finally:
Get Your Case Moving: Stop the endless waiting and push your application toward a final decision.
Get Real Answers: No more generic "your case is under review" updates. We force the government to give you a clear status.
Have a Judge Step In: A federal judge will make sure USCIS does its job and decides on your application.
Trusted Mandamus Attorney: Arif Gozel, Esq.
Our firm’s reputation is built on federal litigation. When you look at Gozel Law Firm PC reviews, you’ll see a history of successful outcomes for clients who were tired of waiting.
Led by Arif Gozel, Esq., we take a proactive approach to Immigration Mandamus. Instead of simply checking your case status, we hold the government accountable in federal court to ensure your rights are respected.
Federal Court Experience: We bring years of experience in suing government agencies to get results.
A Focus on Results: Our goal is to move your application out of the backlog and toward a final decision.
Personalized Strategy: Every case is handled directly by experienced attorneys who understand the high stakes of your immigration journey.
Learn more about Attorney Arif Gozel’s background in federal immigration litigation.
Our Mandamus Expertise: Cases We Solve
We use Mandamus applications to resolve delays in various immigration categories:
N-400 Naturalization: Stuck for more than 120 days after your interview? We can get you to the oath ceremony.
I-485 Green Card: Whether it’s marriage-based or employment-based, we end the "unreasonable delay."
I-601A Waivers: Don’t let your family be separated for years.
Check our latest I-601A Lawsuit Update for current litigation trends.
Administrative Processing (221g): If your visa is stuck at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate overseas.
EB-5 Investor Visas: For investors who have committed significant capital to the U.S. economy but have waited years without receiving their conditional or permanent Green Card.
Asylum Applications: If you have been waiting over 4 years for an initial interview, or if you had your interview more than 6 months ago and still haven't received a decision.
Employment Authorization (EAD): If your work permit application is stuck and you are unable to support your family or maintain your job due to USCIS delays
U Visa & EAD If you are a victim of a crime and have been waiting for your U-visa approval or your work permit (EAD) for an unreasonable amount of time.
Stop Checking Your Case Status. Start Getting Results.
Are you tired of seeing the same "Case is being actively reviewed" message every single day? You have waited long enough. Don’t let the government ignore your application any longer.
Find Out If You Are Eligible to Sue USCIS Fill out our Mandamus Eligibility Check form. It takes less than 2 minutes, and Attorney Arif Gozel will personally review your details to determine the best strategy for your case.
Check Your Eligibility Now – Free Evaluation
The Mandamus Lawsuit Process: Step-by-Step
Filing a Mandamus application follows a specific legal procedure in U.S. District Court:
Case Evaluation: We determine if your delay meets the "unreasonable" legal standard.
Filing the Complaint: We sue the heads of USCIS, DHS, and the FBI if necessary.
The 60-Day Window: Once served, the government usually has 60 days to respond.
Resolution: In most cases, the government issues a decision before the trial even begins.
From Years of Waiting to Decisions in Weeks: Real Success Stories
1. EB-5 Green Card: Approved in Less Than 60 Days
The Wait: 17 months of silence on an I-485 application.
Our Action: We filed a Mandamus lawsuit on August 15.
The Result: By October 9, the client and their spouse had their Green Cards in hand.
“The team was professional, transparent, and responsive from day one.”
2. The "Double Mandamus" Success: Asylum & Residency
The Wait: 5 years for an asylum decision followed by 17 months of I-485 delay.
Our Action: Two strategic Mandamus filings to force a decision on both applications.
The Result: Three total approvals. A client who never gave up now has their Green Card and Refugee Travel Document.
3. Work Permit (EAD) & Marriage Green Card: Back on Track
The Wait: Two years of "active review" with no progress.
Our Action: Filed a Mandamus action to protect the client's ability to work and stay in the U.S.
The Result: Green Card approved within just 3 weeks of filing.
Are You Next? Take the 2-Minute Mandamus Quiz.
Don't spend another morning checking a case status that never changes. Use our Mandamus Eligibility Quiz to find out if your case qualifies for legal action.
Fast & Private: Get a preliminary assessment in under 2 minutes.
Personal Review: Attorney Arif Gozel personally reviews your quiz results to determine the best strategy.
Risk-Free: Find out if suing USCIS is the right move for your specific situation.
FAQ
We believe in complete transparency. At Gozel Law Firm, we work on a fixed-fee basis for Mandamus cases, so you know exactly what to expect from the start. In addition to our legal fee, there is a $405 federal court filing fee (required by the U.S. District Court). Including the costs for formal service of process on government defendants, you should budget approximately $500 for total court-related expenses. We provide a clear, all-inclusive quote after reviewing the specifics of your case.
While you can technically file a case on your own (pro se), federal litigation involves strict procedural rules and deadlines. If you make a mistake, your case could be dismissed. Working with an experienced Mandamus Attorney ensures your complaint is filed correctly and effectively pressures the government to act.
Once we file the Mandamus application, the government typically has 60 days to respond. In many of our successful cases, the agency issues a decision on the underlying application before that 60-day period even ends.
This is the #1 concern we hear, and the answer is a clear No. In the U.S. legal system, filing a Mandamus lawsuit is not seen as an "attack"—it is simply a formal request for a decision. USCIS officers are professionals, and federal law strictly prohibits them from retaliating against you for seeking help from a judge. In fact, the opposite is usually true: filing a lawsuit moves your file from a dusty shelf onto the desk of a government attorney. Their job is to resolve the delay, not to find ways to punish you. Your case will still be decided based on the facts and the law, just much faster.