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Mandamus Action - Arlington Virginia
- Thread starter Abhatti
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Sorry to hear that. If nothing changes, finding a more reliable lawyer sounds like the right move. Hope it works out for you.Disappointing experience on lawyer , he haven’t even started working
He was a completely different guy until he got advance paid by me
I will withdraw and find someone else if nothing happens this week
I had a consultation with a lawyer who said a 3 year case has a 50/50 chance. So, I’m also disappointed and not sure if I should proceed with a mandamus at this point. It’s very frustrating.
Finally filed my mandamus .... lets see now how the process unfolds
Wishing you the best. You’ll be fine—4-year cases have a very good chance.
I was given 3 possible outcomes for filing mandamus
1. USCIS will respond in 60 days (after receiving summons from court) scheduling an interview for me. The interview can be as soon as next day or next few months, which ever slot is available and work for USCIS. They do not take full 60 days to respond so they could come back any day within 60 days
2. USCIS will request for extension to respond (beyond 60 days) and will still schedule an interview
3. USCIS will decide to contest the case against me
1st outcome is the most favorable outcome as per lawyer. If interview is scheduled, then USCIS will then have 30 days to make a decision on my case (That's the condition lawyer has put in his mandamus filing, hence enforcing USCIS through court of law, not only to schedule an interview but also to decide within 30 days after interview, otherwise we will not withdraw)
USCIS has acted in a way before by scheduling interviews but then lingering on making decisions
1. USCIS will respond in 60 days (after receiving summons from court) scheduling an interview for me. The interview can be as soon as next day or next few months, which ever slot is available and work for USCIS. They do not take full 60 days to respond so they could come back any day within 60 days
2. USCIS will request for extension to respond (beyond 60 days) and will still schedule an interview
3. USCIS will decide to contest the case against me
1st outcome is the most favorable outcome as per lawyer. If interview is scheduled, then USCIS will then have 30 days to make a decision on my case (That's the condition lawyer has put in his mandamus filing, hence enforcing USCIS through court of law, not only to schedule an interview but also to decide within 30 days after interview, otherwise we will not withdraw)
USCIS has acted in a way before by scheduling interviews but then lingering on making decisions
You will be getting the interview soon, and it may happen at any time. You should start preparing for the interview now.
By the way, in a mandamus case, do we need to explain the harm caused by the long wait? Should we provide evidence of this to the lawyer?
Did you file it in a Virginia court? Can you share the name of the lawyer who helped you file?
By the way, in a mandamus case, do we need to explain the harm caused by the long wait? Should we provide evidence of this to the lawyer?
Did you file it in a Virginia court? Can you share the name of the lawyer who helped you file?
Lawyer will have to file case
Murray Osorio / Fairfax Virginia
You have to be honest with your lawyer the way you are with your doctor. Based on your input, lawyer prepares the case and files
The idea of Mandamus is the trauma / stress causing you because of delay , we all have our reasons ..... it can be financial hardship, health, unable to see family, any other reason bothering you, share it with lawyer and he will advise you if its worth ?
Murray Osorio / Fairfax Virginia
You have to be honest with your lawyer the way you are with your doctor. Based on your input, lawyer prepares the case and files
The idea of Mandamus is the trauma / stress causing you because of delay , we all have our reasons ..... it can be financial hardship, health, unable to see family, any other reason bothering you, share it with lawyer and he will advise you if its worth ?
Johannita226
Active Member
I am glad you decided to go ahead with Murray they are amazingLawyer will have to file case
Murray Osorio / Fairfax Virginia
You have to be honest with your lawyer the way you are with your doctor. Based on your input, lawyer prepares the case and files
The idea of Mandamus is the trauma / stress causing you because of delay , we all have our reasons ..... it can be financial hardship, health, unable to see family, any other reason bothering you, share it with lawyer and he will advise you if its worth ?