Mr x
Apr 7, 2026
filing mandamus
My interview was completed 224 days ago and still shows 'interview completed' and 'case must be reviewed.' I've worked for my sponsor for 3 years, but since last year, I've only worked 20 to 25 hours per week. I'm planning to file mandamus, but I'm unsure if I should wait for the decision or proceed with the filing, considering my part-time work schedule. Could working 20-25 hours per week impact my case?
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GRU AlphaApr 7, 2026
technically you do not need to work till your Gc is approved, USCIS own policy states that so when you sue them they won’t arbitiraliy decide on your case outside of their policy. You are to work full time after approval of your GC.
Appa AppaApr 7, 2026
i filed mandamus while working part time, they asked for paytubs after the mandamus, submitted and got approved. you are fine, go ahead and do mandamus
Mr xApr 7, 2026
@Appa Appa how many paystubs they ask you . did they ask you the recent paystubs or the paystubs from your past year also?
Appa AppaApr 7, 2026
@Mr x w2 and 3 most recent paystubs
December 2020Apr 8, 2026
@Appa Appa what if you aren’t working
Paan Singh Apr 8, 2026
@December 2020 your case won’t be denied based on that as long as you are not inadmissible under any other grounds.
December 2020Apr 8, 2026
@Paan Singh you mean i better for me if i go ahead and file mandamus?? as my case is old enough and my interview was 6 months ago
Paan Singh Apr 8, 2026
@December 2020 if you want to go ahead but USCIS will look at your case with a magnifying glass but they can’t deny your case solely based on you not working right now. If all things are in order no need to be scared to file mandamus.
Appa AppaApr 9, 2026
@December 2020 is your case complicated? i know someone with PD Nov 2020 filed WoM and got NOID
December 2020Apr 10, 2026
@Appa Appa is not complicated i was just asking as i fed up with the long wait is to much
Manifest LawApr 14, 2026
The delay is long enough that a mandamus consultation is reasonable. But if this is an employment-based case, your current hours matter because USCIS will care whether there is still a real qualifying job offer; before filing suit, I would make sure the employer can clearly document that the permanent position still exists in the required form.
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MZ AApr 25, 2026
@Mr x did you decide whether on filing the mandamus. ?
