Sarraf Gentile

When you’re taking the government to court to speed up an unreasonably delayed immigration application decision, it’s important to start the legal countdown quickly. This means triggering the government’s 60-day response period for the lawsuit as soon as possible, in the hopes of nudging the government to decide your application before their response is due. […]

Those who want to file a mandamus case due to a delayed immigration application often don’t know how crucial it is to pick the right location, or “venue”, for their lawsuit. There are 94 federal district courts in the US, and in many instances, there are several options for where to file your case. You […]

Not a record breaking amount, but it still worked out well for the whistleblower IMO. Strong evidence of investor fraud is valuable! https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2023-131

If you’re facing a long immigration delay and are unable or hesitant to file a mandamus lawsuit, here are some other strategies you might want to consider. None are nearly as effective as mandamus lawsuits, but they could be worth a try. Inquire with USCIS: If you’re waiting for a long time on your application, […]

8 U.S.C. § 1158(d)(5)(A) states that “in the absence of exceptional circumstances, the initial interview or hearing on the asylum application shall commence not later than 45 days after the date an application is filed” and that “final administrative adjudication of the asylum application . . . shall be completed within 180 days after the […]

A federal judge just blocked a Biden administration rule that allowed border personnel to reject illegal immigrants’ claims of asylum if they did not go through the proper application avenues. According to the judge’s order: “The Court concludes that the Rule is contrary to law because it presumes ineligible for asylum noncitizens who enter between […]

There are some challenges in the law given asylum’s discretionary nature, but practically, mandamus cases are very effective in getting an interview scheduled for long delayed asylum cases. USCIS’s current protocol for processing asylum cases is completely unreasonable. They prioritize recently-filed asylum applications for processing. USCIS refers to this policy as “last in, first out” […]

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 19, 2023 / Sarraf Gentile LLP, a leading law firm focused on class actions and protecting people from government overreach, is investigating state and municipal taxing authorities who seize and sell property to collect unpaid taxes but keep the surplus equity, or the excess value of the property after […]

In my view, the most overlooked tool in EB-5 disagreements is the books and records demand. This tactic is versatile and can be helpful in various circumstances. It’s particularly beneficial when there’s a conflict over money refunds or when the Regional Center is not cooperative in responding to a Request For Evidence (RFE) or a […]

“This is an issue that so many people in this country cannot believe is real. . . . Civil forfeiture means that the government, law enforcement, etc., is allowed to take away your property — often your car or even your home — without an arrest, without criminal charges, and without ever going to court. […]