Here are the Top 10 reasons why there’s a long delay in getting a decision after a naturalization interview: 1. Background checks: The government needs to make sure you don’t have any criminal history or other issues. If these checks take longer, you might have to wait more. 2. Safety concerns: If they think there […]

I find it fulfilling to work on mandamus lawsuits involving immigration delays, especially when valid visa holders (usually H1-B) travel overseas and experience indefinite delays when trying to return to the US (euphemistically referred to as “administrative processing”). This often results in job loss, family separation, and the need for unplanned arrangements to survive life […]

It’s worthwhile to be familiar with the broad reach of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA). There’s a lot more to the TVPA than T Visas. This legislation safeguards victims of human trafficking and forced labor, enabling them to pursue legal action in U.S. courts against those responsible for their exploitation. Victims may receive compensatory […]

If you have invested in an EB-5 project and it is not providing the necessary documentation for your I-829 approval, it’s crucial to explore legal remedies to enforce compliance as soon as possible. All available options may take time, and depending on the specifics of your limited partnership or LLC agreement, you may have the […]

Consular officers make numerous decisions affecting immigrants and their families. Some of these decisions may be incorrect, causing disruptions and breaking families apart. But the Doctrine of Consular Nonreviewability generally prevents courts from reviewing decisions made by consular officers, even if they make legal errors or violate laws. Denying judicial review creates opportunities for law […]

One Tip For Naturalization Delays: Before a naturalization applicant has had an interview, they can seek a remedy by filing a Mandamus/APA action. If 120 days have passed since a naturalization applicant has had an interview without a decision, the applicant can file a lawsuit under 8 USC § 1447(b) to address the delay. One […]

This settlement showcases the value of the False Claims Act (FCA) in the area of immigration fraud. In this case, the defendant was alleged to make false statements to the government to bring workers to the US on an inexpensive B-1 visa when the proper procedure would have been the more expensive H-1B, cheating the […]

If you are seeking basic insight into how judges determine whether an immigration delay is unreasonable in mandamus/APA lawsuits, the foundational decision to examine is Telecommunications Research & Action Center v. FCC, 750 F.2d 70 (D.C. Cir. 1984), commonly referred to as “TRAC.” This decision established a six factor test that courts consider when assessing […]

I’ve recently encountered some very concerning cases involving American citizens who are sponsoring their immediate family members in Russia for green cards. It seems that due to their connections with American family members, these Russian relatives are required to register with the Russian government as “individuals associated with foreign agents.” This registration has led to […]

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides individuals (including immigrants) with access to government records, including records about themselves. Immigration lawyers understand the importance of timely responses to FOIA requests, as they are often crucial for building a solid immigration case. However, when the government fails to comply with a FOIA request or takes too […]