Should you try to resolve your immigration delay through administrative channels before filing a federal lawsuit? This episode covers the options available and how documenting your efforts strengthens your case if litigation becomes necessary.

Mandamus litigation is effective, but it is not always the first step. In this episode, we explain why attempting administrative remedies before litigation is advisable, how pre-suit efforts create a record that supports your mandamus case, why exhaustion requirements do not formally apply to delay cases, USCIS case inquiries and how to submit them effectively, USCIS Contact Center calls and service requests along with their limitations, in-person field office appointments and when they help, congressional assistance and how to request help from your senator or representative, the USCIS Ombudsman and submitting case assistance requests, expedite requests and the USCIS criteria for approval, documenting everything and building a chronological log of inquiries and responses, and when to stop trying administrative options and consider litigation.

This is legal education, not legal advice. Every case is different. Consult a qualified immigration attorney about your specific situation.

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