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Government Delaying Your Immigration Case? How a Writ of Mandamus Can Help

Wilner & O'Reilly, APLC Episode 8

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Is your immigration application stuck in a "black hole"? Whether it's an asylum application, a green card through marriage, or a naturalization case, excessive government delays can be devastating.

In this episode of "Immigrate," Richard Wilner, Board Certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law and Founding Shareholder of Wilner & O'Reilly, breaks down a powerful legal tool: the Writ of Mandamus.

In this video, you will learn:

  • What a Writ of Mandamus is and how it functions as a federal lawsuit.
  • Why it is most commonly used for asylum applications pending over 5 years.
  • The step-by-step process of filing a complaint in U.S. District Court.
  • How the government typically responds and the role of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
  • Why the goal is getting an interview, not necessarily an immediate approval from the judge.


If your case is pending well beyond normal processing times, a Writ of Mandamus might be the key to moving your life forward. For more information or to discuss your specific immigration matter, visit us at www.wilneroreilly.com.