Tortes T
Aug 13, 2026
Mandamus Lawsuit
I have a pending VAWA for over five years with no updates or any movement whatsoever. I’ve been receiving my prima facie determination every six months.
I’m not extremely tired of waiting and I’m considering filing for a Mandamus Lawsuit. I consulted with two lawyers to check how much it would cost and one of them suggested I should wait. She said that with the current administration, if they denied my VAWA I would go straight to deportation.
So I wanted to ask to those who filled for Mandamus, if anyone got their VAWA denied and if you were able to refile it.
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Ivan bAug 13, 2026
I talked too and I don’t think if you get a denial you go strait deportation unless you have another cause for that @Tortes T how much they are charging?
Romeo rivAug 13, 2026
If you have a strong case, I’d definitely file the law suit. Attorneys are right on this one. they’re putting people in removal proceedings if uscis denies your case.
waiting_since Jan_2020Aug 13, 2026
I think the attorney is right, I got a similar advice from my attorney. people may say this is wrong but I don’t trust this administration they are doing all crazy things as possible.
moi pAug 13, 2026
donu have a work permit if you do wait a little bit.If your case is stting you have a good evidence go for it.i been waiting for 3yrs my lawyer said its too ealey to request to expedite it
Tortes TAug 14, 2026
@Ivan b I don’t have another cause really, but who knows with this administration. I’ve always followed the law. But before knowing about VAWA I left my marriage in fear knowing that I would most likely end up with no legal presence so I do have a period of overstay because of it.
Tortes TAug 14, 2026
@Romeo riv the attorney asked to review my whole case to make sure it’s strong enough or if there’s anything they might ask for evidence that we have it ready beforehand (in case I do decide to go ahead with the lawsuit)
Tortes TAug 14, 2026
@waiting_since Jan_2020 omg, you’ve been waiting even longer! I’m just running out of hope, and not being unable to get out of the country because I’m scared of using my AP during this administration and the constant fear with them getting people at airports, I really just want to move on with my life
waiting_since Jan_2020Aug 14, 2026
@Tortes T I am also going through the same thought.
Romeo rivAug 14, 2026
@Tortes I think that’s the right move! if you feel strong good about your case go ahead and file then Mandamus law suit you can get your green card faster. Five years of waiting is crazy.
blessed nikayAug 15, 2026
if u have work permit and travel documents, what's the issue. the green card wont make no difference. its just sitting in my purse since I got it in june...2026 after filing October 2021. u waited this long please continue to wait . Trust God and the process. when u least expect it. things will turn around.. @Tortes T
