If you got interviewed through mandamus, they usually give decisions in 120 days, quick note, you should not dismiss your mandamus case until you get the decision
Law Offices of Rajiv S. Khanna, P.C.
Waiting Asylum decision
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Nope, there was no Mandamus. I was surprised to see the invitation, thought they forgot
JohnDoe_98
New Member
Hey bro. I can't help you with this but would you mind telling me how long have you been waiting before you get your interview notice? (a timeline would be really appreciated)
applied 05/2022
12/2023 requested to be included in a short notice list
11/2024 interview (got a call about 10 days before the interview)
thank you for sharing! I hope you get some updates soon, if you don't mind me asking how long was your interview, did they ask you for any additional documents after?
4 hours. it was quite exhausting. No documents were requested - I brought everything I have with me
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Same, we waited for 8.5 years too!
Congratulations. Can you advise which USCIS Office you were interviewed in?
SanImmigrant
Member
Thank you for the information. Waiting decision after WOM. My lawyer said to hear back from them within 60 days not 120. Which one is right ?
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As far as I know it is 60 days to respond, however the office can ask another 60 days. In this case your attorney will let you know that they requested another 60 days.
Vivienne
New Member
New Orleans
I wanted to share some insights. By using Mandamus, it’s possible to expedite the process and get a decision within 4-5 years.
There are 2 variants:
1) Before interview.
Mandamus can be filed after 2 years of waiting (sometimes earlier, but most lawyers recommend waiting at least 2 years). Once Mandamus is filed, the decision must be made within a maximum of 120 days.
2) After interview.
If the initial interview occurred within 2 years of filing, Mandamus can be used 2 years after the interview if the application remains in “pending” status. If there is a second or even third interview, a decision must still be made within 120 days after filing Mandamus.
In the worst-case scenario, the process from filing to decision should not exceed 5 years.
Mandamus is not a free process, but we should be grateful for the legal ability to accelerate decision-making and avoid indefinite delays
There are 2 variants:
1) Before interview.
Mandamus can be filed after 2 years of waiting (sometimes earlier, but most lawyers recommend waiting at least 2 years). Once Mandamus is filed, the decision must be made within a maximum of 120 days.
2) After interview.
If the initial interview occurred within 2 years of filing, Mandamus can be used 2 years after the interview if the application remains in “pending” status. If there is a second or even third interview, a decision must still be made within 120 days after filing Mandamus.
In the worst-case scenario, the process from filing to decision should not exceed 5 years.
Mandamus is not a free process, but we should be grateful for the legal ability to accelerate decision-making and avoid indefinite delays
Congratulations!
we waited 9 years for the interview. And now waiting again to get the approval notice and i94 in the mail, been 3 weeks already.
Hello, I came here legally, and switched to F1, studied here and graduated. Applied for asylum, did the interview . I have an SSN since I came here and I have a work permit . Did my interview and it went very well . The officer was great and said good luck all what he asked is to send him my i20s and I did .
Friday I got on case status decision was mailed . Before it was pending .
Interview was Feb 22 -2024
December 6 -2024 decision mailed
9 months and something ...
Is that good or bad ?
Google post lots of different things
I wanted to be sure from peoples that experienced that on here.
Anyone had the same case like me ? I am nervous wreck.
Thank you
Friday I got on case status decision was mailed . Before it was pending .
Interview was Feb 22 -2024
December 6 -2024 decision mailed
9 months and something ...
Is that good or bad ?
Google post lots of different things
I wanted to be sure from peoples that experienced that on here.
Anyone had the same case like me ? I am nervous wreck.
Thank you