Lawyer for Writ of Mandamus

[Dukhtarwatan 0]

Hi,

We have been on adminstrative processing for over 2 years now. My fiancé and I have decided to file a writ of mandamus for our K1 case. However, our current lawyer has not been helpful in this process. We want to hire a new lawyer. Can you guys please give me some immigration lawyer recommendations that are located in the sacramento/Bay Area?

[Boiler 47,530]

Why do they have to be located there?

Never heard of this working for AP, but if you have the money...

[Dukhtarwatan 0]

I want a lawyer to be close to where I live. I don't feel comfortable hiring someone that's thousands of miles away.

If things don't work out, will they let us know why was taking so long for the processing to be over?

[flfreddy 93]

Call Emma Zhang

1-415-810-0976

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

You could force a potential denial with a writ of mandamus if AP checks have not been completed. You would have to file again and go through

AP all over again. It's a gamble.

[Amhara 460]

Hopefully the writ will work out. The bad thing is that I don't think the writ will compel or require the USEm to say why the AP is taking so long. The reason why I am saying that is that that information could be classified and therefore untouchable. I have read in DoS comment papers with those in the lawyer community always asking about the steps in AP, why AP takes so long, and if the petitioners could be told more about the process. The DoS response that I have seen has always been the same, "AP is complicated with many steps and each case different". They also bring in the national security thing, so that's cloaked up.

Start the writ, but before you do, make sure it's going to be worth it moneywise. Keep your eye on plan b.

[Dukhtarwatan 0]

Thanks guys. I have looked into it a lot. I recently made an infopass appointment. They gave me the same answer and they weren't able to help me. I feel like because our case is so complicated it is time for us to get some closure. I'm willing to move down there with him if the writ doesn't work.

[jan22 3,174]

Thanks guys. I have looked into it a lot. I recently made an infopass appointment. They gave me the same answer and they weren't able to help me. I feel like because our case is so complicated it is time for us to get some closure. I'm willing to move down there with him if the writ doesn't work.

All the writ will do is force a decision. It won't get you the "why" of the delay. Forcing the decision may come back on you because if there aren't the required clearances, as someone else pointed out, the only possible decision is to deny the visa becuase there isn't clearance to issue it. Good luck in whatever you decide!

[Amhara 460]

Why move to Afg? Not only the common violence, but the thing I worry for you is the economy is so fragile. It's not a good place to settle. If something happens and you need to get out, without a job, paying for a plane ticket and accommodations will be tough. If you move, then make sure you maintain residency and keep filing income tax returns. Moving there will force you to abandon your K-1 visa, which could be a moot point with the writ, but you can also marry and perhaps try for a green card at a later time. But that's further down the road and your cash may be gone by then.

Look for possible jobs that may be available in Kabul. Indeed.com is a good resource. But I would highly suggest you look for jobs in Dubai or India first, seek residency in one of those two countries because he could visit you and perhaps move there faster and less cost. For Dubai, if he doesn't have a friend living there, you can get him sponsored for $1,500+ and the air fare is about $300 or so. He could apply to visit India for $0 and the airfare is about the same, maybe a little more. The cost of living in India is cheaper and the wages are lower. However, it seems that getting residency in Dubai is easier than in India.

I am not judging you for saying you would move to Afg, but the problem is after you are there. If the economy was better, then I would have no reservations in my comment, even with the attacks. It's the later down the road that I am concerned about. Without cash, being in that environment is much harder. If you had a job somewhere, you both benefit. If he has a job, and you are not able to work, you are depended on a single source of income that is at a high potential of decreasing further and further.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Prepare to be denied because they take AP for security reasons very serious, I would wait out the rest of the time it takes.

Starting over will take long again. You have come this far, consider hanging on !

[LionessDeon 2,060]

man·da·mus

manˈdāməs/

noun

LAW

1. a judicial writ issued as a command to an inferior court or ordering a person to perform a public or statutory duty.

   "a writ of mandamus"

   I just saw this post. I would be careful in forcing a decision if background checks are not completed. Long APs for MENA countires are normal. You can research the below thread. There are others in your same situation. You just have to wait, unfortunately.

   http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/529081-cr1ir1-k-visa-stuck-in-ap-administrative-processing-after-interview-rant/

[soulstriker 274]

why is your case " complicated" ? im sure there must be some reason they put in ap for 2 years that sounds crazy, how did the process and k1 interview go for you?