Originally posted by FrereTuck
For a delay that long. This is just my opinion so take no offense.
If I were you, I would stop looking for a reason (because it is bound to be speculation) and explore legal options.
The INS is *not* doing the applicant a favour by approving applications. There are clearly prescribed time periods for these applications which they have to follow (they didn't for the 485
and hence Rajiv's case)
For the Advance Parole, the time period that you see at the bottom of your application receipt is what it should take.
If as in your case it has taken 6 to 7 months beyond that, that
in my opinion is clearly a case for you to petition for a mandamus.
Hope things work out for you.
Frere