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Federal Immigration
Litigation That Gets
You Action

We file mandamus lawsuits in federal court to compel USCIS and the Department of State to adjudicate delayed visas and applications.

What We Do

Federal Immigration Litigation

We file mandamus lawsuits and APA claims in federal court to compel government agencies to act on unreasonably delayed immigration applications. When USCIS, the State Department, or other agencies fail to process a case in a reasonable timeframe, litigation can force action by requiring the government to perform its legal duty and challenging unlawful delays. Focused exclusively on immigration delay cases, we represent clients nationwide, using strategic timing and deep knowledge of federal court procedures to resolve most matters within 60–90 days, often with the government agreeing to adjudicate by a set deadline.

Case Types We Handle

We represent clients facing unreasonable delays across a wide range of immigration matters, including EB-5 petitions and related adjustment applications, employment- and family-based I-485 cases, asylum applications, naturalization (N-400) cases, and other benefits such as work permits (I-765), travel documents (I-131), and family petitions (I-130). If your case has been pending without a decision for an extended period, federal litigation may provide an effective remedy to compel agency action.

WHY JT LAW

Focused. Fast. Federal.

Hundreds of delayed cases successfully resolved

Focused federal court immigration litigation practice

Boutique practice with direct attorney access

Strategic litigation approach, consistent results

Strategic approach designed for efficient resolution

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Our Mandamus Process: What Clients Can Expect

STEP 01

Timeline: Week 1

We review your immigration case history, evaluate the delay using federal court standards, and assess whether mandamus litigation is appropriate. You receive an honest assessment of your case, realistic timeline expectations, and transparent flat-fee pricing.

What we need from you: Immigration receipts, USCIS correspondence, and documentation of the delay.

STEP 02

Timeline: Weeks 1-2

Once you retain our services, we gather all necessary documents related to your immigration application and the delay.

Communication: Daily contact during intake as needed.

STEP 03

Timeline: Weeks 2-4

We draft a federal complaint establishing the unreasonable nature of the delay, the legal basis for mandamus relief, and the harm caused by agency inaction. You review and approve the complaint before filing.

Communication: Immediate notification when draft is ready for review.

STEP 04

Timeline: Week 4

We file the complaint in the appropriate federal district court. The court assigns a case number and judge, setting deadlines the government must follow.

Communication: Same-day notification when filing is complete and when summons is issued. 

STEP 05

Timeline: Weeks 4-8

We serve the complaint on the U.S. Attorney’s Office and government defendants. An Assistant U.S. Attorney is assigned to review your case and coordinate with USCIS. The government has 60 days to respond.

Communication: Confirmation when service is complete.

STEP 06

Timeline: Weeks 8-12

In most cases, the government proposes settlement rather than defending the delay. We negotiate for the shortest reasonable deadline by which they commit to adjudicate your immigration application.

Communication: Real-time updates during active negotiations.

STEP 07

Timeline: Weeks 10-14

Once terms are agreed, we file a joint stipulation with the court documenting the government’s binding commitment. The court approves and retains jurisdiction to enforce compliance.

Communication: Immediate notification when settlement is finalized.

STEP 08

Timeline: Post-settlement

We monitor your case through the settlement deadline to ensure government compliance. Once USCIS adjudicates your application, we file voluntary dismissal of the mandamus case.

Communication: Check-ins at key milestones, immediate notification when your immigration case is decided.

See what our clients are saying

Our Reviews

I am extremely grateful to Jessica Arena and her assistant Delana Thompson, for their professionalism, attention to detail, and support throughout our case. We know that without your professionalism, persistence, and attention to detail, this process could have taken much longer. Their knowledge, efficiency, and dedication helped move our case forward when we felt stuck.

Anton Sadchikov

Deepest gratitude for your advocacy and support! I am so grateful for Jessica and her team. It was truly fortuitous that I found her in December 2024, through a consultation with another attorney who didn’t have the availability or expertise to take my case. Jessica stepped in with urgency, care, and diligence; taking swift and thoughtful action when I needed it most.

Morgan TN

I am extremely grateful to Jessica Arena and her assistant Delana Thompson, for their professionalism, attention to detail, and support throughout our case. We know that without your professionalism, persistence, and attention to detail, this process could have taken much longer. Their knowledge, efficiency, and dedication helped move our case forward when we felt stuck.

Alisa Ellie

RESULTS

Results That Move Cases Forward

I-526 Petition Approved After 6-month delay

Client’s EB-5 investor petition pending six months with no movement. Filed mandamus complaint in federal court. USCIS agreed to adjudicate within 90 days. I-526 approved 75 days after filing.

I-485 Green Card Produced After 18-Month Delay

EB-5 investor family stuck in administrative processing despite approved I-526. Filed mandamus in August; government agreed to issue green cards within 60 days. Cards issued in October, 67 days after filing.

Green Card Produced After 6-Month Delay

Employment-based I-485 delayed despite priority date being current and all processing complete. Filed mandamus complaint. USCIS produced green card within 30 days of filing.

I-485 Approved After Security Check Delay

Case stuck in “administrative processing” for 22 months. Filed mandamus demonstrating completion of all required background checks. USCIS approved application 73 days after litigation commenced.

Asylum Interview Scheduled After 7-Year Delay

Client waited since 2016 for asylum interview. Filed federal complaint demonstrating unreasonable delay. Government agreed to schedule interview within 90 days. Case settled 55 days after interview.

Oath Ceremony Scheduled After 2-Year Delay

Client passed interview and all background checks completed, but no oath ceremony scheduled for 26 months. Filed mandamus complaint. USCIS scheduled oath within 45 days of filing.

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ABOUT THE FIRM

Litigation with
Precision and Purpose

We are a federal litigation firm focused exclusively on mandamus lawsuits for immigration delays. If USCIS has left your case pending for months or years, federal court action can force a decision.
Our practice is dedicated solely to federal mandamus litigation for unreasonably delayed immigration cases. We do not handle applications or defense—only lawsuits that compel agency action.
We’ve resolved hundreds of delayed immigration cases nationwide, including EB-5, I-485, asylum, and naturalization matters, by litigating in federal courts across the U.S.
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