Federal actions we bring
- Mandamus lawsuits to force USCIS to decide a delayed case
- Habeas corpus petitions (28 U.S.C. § 2241) to challenge unlawful ICE detention
- Administrative Procedure Act (APA) challenges to unlawful agency action
- Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA)
- Petitions for review in the U.S. Courts of Appeals
- 1447(b) actions for delayed naturalization
Where we practice
- U.S. District Courts: M.D., N.D., and S.D. Florida
- District of Columbia, Western District of Texas, District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (and others by admission)
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Frequently asked questions
USCIS has sat on my case for years. What can I do?
A federal mandamus lawsuit asks a judge to order USCIS to act. Cases often move within weeks of filing. See mandamus.lawyer for delay-specific help.
My relative is detained by ICE with no bond. Options?
A federal habeas petition can challenge unlawful or indefinite detention — including where a bond hearing was denied. See habeas.law.
Can you appeal an immigration judge's decision?
Yes — to the BIA, and then to the federal court of appeals by petition for review. Deadlines are short, so move quickly.
What does federal litigation cost?
It varies with complexity; simple mandamus is more predictable than contested appeals. Get an estimate at immigrationcost.com.
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