USCIS processing delays have prompted many applicants to consider mandamus lawsuits as a solution. Recent analysis indicates that while courts in Washington, D.C., often dismiss cases citing processing delays, other jurisdictions have seen a different trend, particularly in 2023 and 2024.
Key Details:
- In D.C., courts routinely dismiss cases based solely on processing delays, viewing it as line-jumping.
- Outside D.C., courts denied the government’s motion to dismiss in at least 36 cases across states like California, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
- A significant change occurred in October 2025 when DHS eliminated automatic extensions for most EAD renewal applicants, leading to potential job loss if renewals are pending.
- One federal court in Massachusetts mandated USCIS to adjudicate an EAD application within 10 days, highlighting the urgency of these cases.
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Source: Kevin J. Andrews