A recent mandamus case resulted in the approval of a marriage-based I-485 application that had been pending at USCIS for 15 months. The case, filed by the spouse of a U.S. citizen, faced significant delays until legal action was taken on March 17, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
After filing the mandamus, USCIS issued a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) due to alleged misrepresentation regarding the applicant’s school attendance. The legal team successfully demonstrated the applicant’s genuine intent, leading to the approval of the I-485 on May 25, 2026. This case is particularly notable as it was resolved following a new USCIS memo that raised concerns about mandamus filings.
Key Details:
- Application pending: 15 months at USCIS
- Mandamus filed: March 17, 2026
- NOID issued: April 2026
- Green card approved: May 25, 2026
This case serves as a reminder to those with long-standing adjustment of status applications that federal litigation can be a viable option. It also reassures applicants that filing a mandamus does not necessarily lead to negative repercussions from USCIS.
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Source: r/immigration