ExpediteDelayed Green Cards and NaturalizationMany applications for permanent resident status and naturalization remain undecided because the USCIS is inefficient or cannot obtain the needed FBI name check. After waiting a reasonable time one can file a mandamus action in court to compel the USCIS to finalize a green card case. Naturalization applicants can seek similar relief. Martin J. Lawler often files mandamus actions after asking the government to resolve the case. Our mandamus filings usually result in the case being decided in two to six months. One of our cases took two weeks and one about 12 months. Some cases may take longer. For expediting the case, we would like, if available, a copy of the application receipt, any correspondence from the USCIS, interview notice, fingerprint notice, and some information about the individual. If your application is stalled for a name check, call us. If appropriate, we will be pleased to help by filing a mandamus action.   |
Example of Green Card ExpediteAn Iranian woman married a U.S. citizen. After interview, her green card adjustment application remained undecided for over a year. USCIS' responces to repeated inquiries all said the application remained pending receipt of an FBI name check. Martin J. Lawler was hired and after sending a letter and a copy of the mandamus to the government, it was filed. About five weeks later the green card application was granted and mandamus withdrawn. She now is looking forward to applying for U.S. citizenship. Disclaimer: Each case depends on the petitioner’s provable facts. If your facts are different, your case may turn out differently. |
