{"id":11409,"date":"2026-03-06T14:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krilaw.com\/?p=11409"},"modified":"2026-03-06T08:18:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T14:18:40","slug":"when-should-you-file-a-mandamus-lawsuit-against-uscis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krilaw.com\/es\/when-should-you-file-a-mandamus-lawsuit-against-uscis\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should You File a Mandamus Lawsuit Against USCIS?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The immigration process in the United States is known to be painfully slow at times. For many applicants, checking case statuses only to see “pending” month after month is a source of immense anxiety and frustration. While some processing time is to be expected, there comes a point at which a delay becomes legally unreasonable. You should not be required to wait indefinitely.<\/span><\/p>\n

In these delayed cases, a Writ of Mandamus is a powerful legal tool that can be used to compel the government to do its job. It is a lawsuit filed in federal court against the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to force a decision on a stalled application. At Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, we have been providing aggressive legal representation for immigration matters since 1974. We understand that your life cannot be put on hold forever, and we are prepared to utilize <\/span>federal court litigation<\/span><\/a> to ensure your rights are protected.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Constitutes an “Unreasonable Delay”?<\/h2>\n

The core of a <\/span>mandamus lawsuit<\/span><\/a> often hinges on whether the delay in your case is “unreasonable.” There is no single timeframe that applies to every case, but courts look at several factors to determine if the government has failed in its duty. Generally, a delay may be considered unreasonable if:<\/span><\/p>\n