My immigration case is stuck, how do I move it along?
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My immigration case is stuck, how do I move it along?

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The US immigration process can be extremely frustrating, and to add to it, processing times are very unpredictable. It can take weeks to months to file an immigration case and to receive confirmation that your case is processing. Once your application is in processing, it can take months to years to receive a final decision on your case. Even then, it can be very difficult to get a clear answer on where your application stands. Here, we discuss what your options are if your immigration case is taking longer than normal below.

Mandamus Actions for Immigration Processing Delays
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Mandamus Actions for Immigration Processing Delays

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If you have a US immigration matter that has been pending well beyond standard processing times, you have exhausted all available administrative remedies, and the US government still fails to act on your case, you may be able to find relief with a mandamus action. We discuss mandamus actions to address processing delays for US immigration matters here.

How do I get congressional help for my immigration case?
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How do I get congressional help for my immigration case?

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If you have a pending immigration case that is beyond normal processing times and you have used all available administrative actions to move the case forward, your congressional representative may be able to assist. We explain how to get help from your congressional representative when your immigration case has stalled. 

How do I check National Visa Center (NVC) processing times?
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How do I check National Visa Center (NVC) processing times?

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The immigrant visa process involves three separate US Government agencies—the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), US Embassies and Consulates, and the National Visa Center (NVC), which is part of the US Department of State and handles the processing of immigrant visas (Green card applications). Once USCIS approves your petition, they will send your case to the National Visa Center (NVC) for processing. Here’s how to check on those current NVC processing times.