Writ of Mandamus Lawyer in Alexandria, VA
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Waiting for a response in your case can often feel frustrating and overwhelming. When it comes to responses from the USCIS, talking to an attorney about filing a writ of mandamus can expedite the process of obtaining a response.
Immigration is one of the most sophisticated areas of law and can be very complex to understand. Making sense of your situation and figuring out your rights can be tough.
Talking to our Alexandria immigration lawyer at Mughal Law Firm can aid in finding a solution for your case, our firm is exclusively devoted to US. Immigration Law. With Attorney Mughal on your side, you can increase your chances of getting the best possible outcome.
What is a Writ of Mandamus?
An order from a superior court to a lower court that orders them to properly fulfill their official duties or correct abuse of discretion. It can be used in cases where there has been an unreasonable delay or if there has been an unlawful withholding of action. According to the U.S. Department of Justice this should only be used in exceptional circumstances of emergency or public importance.
28 U.S.C. §1361 is the statute that allows a writ of mandamus to be filed. It is a straightforward statute that allows individuals to petition federal district courts to order an officer or employee of the United States or any agency to perform its duty.
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Common Reasons for Filing Writ of Mandamus
Some situations that are common for filing a Writ of Mandamus include:
- As mentioned above, to get a lower court to rule on a motion that was filed a long time ago and no action has yet been taken.
- To receive information from a court-appointed lawyer or public defender.
- To have a lower court decide on a case that was previously dismissed for lack of jurisdiction error.
- For the release of records after a public records request has been made.
What does a Writ of Mandamus do in Immigration cases?
A writ can help to resolve any situations where there has been an unreasonable delay or inaction on the part of an immigration agency of other officials that prevent the petitioner from obtaining a decision or resolution on their case.
Filing a Writ of Mandamus does not guarantee that your application will be granted but rather compels the agency to make a decision on your case.
What types of immigration writs of mandamus are available to be written?
- Naturalization Delays
- Green Card Delays
- Spouse based visas overseas
- Stalled background checks
- Unexplained delays
- Administrative delays
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What Steps You Need To Take To Bring Mandamus Lawsuit
- Send a Notice of Intent to agency that is refusing to take action (typically USCIS).
- This notice will give the agency up to 30 days to respond.
- After 30 days, the agency will either take desired action or provide an explanation for the delays.
Note: If an agency does not respond or take action, then the process officially begins. - File a mandamus lawsuit against them in federal court.
- You must have a clear right to the relief request. Counsel requesting a writ should be able to demonstrate that they do have a legal right to compel the respondent to complete an action or refrain from doing so.
- The USCIS has a clear duty to perform the action you want to be ordered. This means that the duty must be of public nature and also must be imperative not discretionary.
- There are not any other adequate remedies available.
What are the different types of writs of mandamus?
- Peremptory Writ of Mandamus: Court orders issued against USCIS telling them they must act accordingly to their lawful duty.
- Alternative Writ of Mandamus: Court orders that force USCIS to take certain action or show the judge why they do not have to comply.
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