Thursday, October 25, 2007

I-485s approved after mandamus action filed

We have three more I-485 applications approved after we filed mandamus actions.

In case number one, Mr. Z filed his employment based i485 in 2005. The application was delayed due to FBI name check. We filed mandamus action in July 20, 2007. We then filed motion for summery judgment in September and set the hearing for October 19, 2007. CIS first filed an ex parte motion to dismiss out motion. Judge vacated the 10/19 hearing date and granted our joint motion to submit the case without oral argument. CIS requested the FBI to expedite the name check and I-485 was approved on October 24, 2007.

The other two I-485 applications are family based and they have been pending for more than two years. Both cases were filed in June and after several motion filings, CIS requested the FBI to expedite the name checks. It took the FBI about 25 days and 8 days, respectively, to complete the name check and CIS immediately approved the application.

Mandamus action is the best approach if your case is delayed for whatever reasons.

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