When you file a life insurance claim, you expect financial security. Instead, many families face roadblocks. Insurance companies pay out billions each year, but they also deny or delay thousands of claims — often using technicalities buried in the fine print. Here are the seven most common tactics insurers use and what they mean for […]
Five (5) Steps to Take Immediately After a Life Insurance Claim Denial
Getting a denial letter from a life insurance company can feel overwhelming. Don’t panic — you still have options. Here’s what to do next: 1. Read the Denial Letter Carefully · Look for the specific reason the claim was denied (e.g., missed premium, alleged misrepresentation, policy exclusion). · Keep the letter safe — it will […]
Green Card And Work Permit Delays Soar
This is not a good development. Fortunately, mandamus lawsuits for work permits remain highly effective. According to a July 7 article from The Economic Times: “Form I-765 applications, used for work authorizations, also saw a sharp backlog increase. Initial applications pending rose by 87% compared to Q1, while the total number of pending I-765s (including […]
Thoughts On Immigration Mandamus Under Trump 2.0
So far, it’s been more continuity than change. Despite shifts in policy tone and executive priorities, mandamus litigation in immigration cases has remained largely consistent under the second Trump administration. We continue to see strong outcomes when filing well-founded cases, and most Assistant U.S. Attorneys remain cooperative in working toward a resolution. While the future […]
Mandamus Litigation and Visa Retrogression
A mandamus lawsuit can compel USCIS to act on a long-pending case — but only if the agency is legally allowed to do so. If visa retrogression occurs and the applicant’s priority date is no longer current, USCIS is barred from adjudicating the case, even if a lawsuit has been filed. A recent case we […]
AI Generated Mandamus Complaints?
Artificial Intelligence is great and has many benefits but should not be used to prepare an immigration delay lawsuit. Until the technology improves — one day it will — using AI to prepare a complaint may produce very harmful results.
Why Choose Sarraf Gentile LLP for Your Immigration Mandamus Case?
For over 20 years, our law firm has been at the forefront of federal litigation, successfully representing hundreds of clients in mandamus lawsuits. We understand that delays can be life-altering, which is why we are committed to taking action when the government fails to act.
Success Story: How a Mandamus Suit Delivered a Green Card—And Fixed a Critical Error
One of our clients faced a frustrating delay in obtaining a green card for their foreign spouse. Tired of waiting indefinitely, we filed a mandamus lawsuit to force the government to act. The result? The case finally moved forward and the government scheduled the green card for issuance. At that point, the Assistant U.S. Attorney […]
Mandamus Lawsuits: A Powerful Tool to Unlock Stalled Asylum Cases
Recently, our firm filed a mandamus lawsuit on behalf of an asylum seeker whose case had been stuck for an extended period. Shortly after filing, we achieved our initial goal—the government scheduled an asylum interview. The Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) assigned to represent the government in the lawsuit pressured us to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing […]