Atlas Elnik
May 4, 2026
1018 days waiting now
Would you guys consider a family based I-485 (filed conjoined with I-131, I-765, and I-130) pending over 1018 days outside of normal processing times? Our priority date is July 21st, 2023. Orlando Field Office.
I submitted a service request stating the above, and they told me it’s still within normal processing times. My I-130 was approved over a year ago, 5 year travel permit and 5 year work permit approved years before that. Our interview was July 2024. 10+ congressional emails to them and they keep finding ways to stall and continue “processing” my case. Already had to submit a new medical which was accepted and the last email they responded to, was from our congressman, saying I need a new background check (been already past 60 days as well).
This is my 4th or 5th background check. No criminal history, we have a U.S. born son, and we’ve been married for over 4 years with a plethora of proof that was submitted. Joint taxes, phone records, house, bills, bank statement, the absolute perfect case on paper. They’ve previously mentioned to the congressman that I am in the final adjudication process months ago, and then would do a full 180 and find new things to request or put me back into processing. I already filed to the ombudsman office, but they process my sort of case on a least priority basis.
Wondering if I should consider Writ of Mandamus at this point..
#I-485 #Writofmandamus

IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1150 days
Case
2023-07-21
Today
I-765
309 Days
I-131
453 Days
I-130
683 Days
I-485
1150 Days
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-131, I-130, I-485
Timeline Map
2023-07-21
I-130
I-131
I-485
I-765
Submission to USCIS
2024-05-25
I-765
D+309
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2024-06-11
I-130
I-485
D+326
Interview
2024-10-16
I-131
D+453
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2025-06-03
I-130
D+683
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2026-02-12
I-485
D+937
Response to RFE
2026-06-12
I-485
D+1057
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
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Bahamas bornMay 4, 2026
filed a writ mandamus
shenni lawMay 5, 2026
I am waiting since April 10 2023 with Orlando FO just the same until now no updates on my case been married 3and a half years with 2 children with my partner
D HMay 5, 2026
Your case is the perfect example for Writ of Mandamus and you’re going to win! 🫶🏼You don’t need 10 k to file it, use AI and look up YouTube videos, make sure everything’s is file correctly. What you can do before submitting is to have a lawyer review it.
Aigulia ImanbekovaMay 5, 2026
I am waiting from Aug 2023(Texas). I thought it's just me waiting so long
Atlas ElnikMay 6, 2026
thank you all for your replies. I will be filing the Writ of Mandamus this week.
dac jaJun 17, 2026
@Atlas Elnik hey did you get an update?
