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I wanted to share a major success story to give hope to those stuck in the backlogs. After years of waiting, my I-485 was finally approved just 30 days after I took matters into my own hands and filed a Writ of Mandamus lawsuit.
I did the entire process by myself (pro-se) without an attorney.

My Timeline & Case Details:
Category: EB2 India
Priority Date (PD): May 2014
I-485 Filing Date: April 2022
Service Center: National Benefits Center (NBC)
Filed a Writ of Mandamus in Federal District Court on April 29, 2026
The Result: I-485 approval within 30 days of filing the lawsuit.

If you are in a similar situation (EB1/EB2/EB3), your priority date is current, and you are contemplating a mandamus lawsuit to force a decision, please feel free to DM me. I am happy to share my experience.

I wanted to share a major success story to give hope to those stuck in the backlogs. After years of waiting, my I-485 was finally approved just 30 days after I took matters into my own hands and filed a Writ of Mandamus lawsuit.
I did the entire process by myself (pro-se) without an attorney.

My Timeline & Case Details:
Category: EB2 India
Priority Date (PD): May 2014
I-485 Filing Date: April 2022
Service Center: National Benefits Center (NBC)
Filed a Writ of Mandamus in Federal District Court on April 29, 2026
The Result: I-485 approval within 30 days of filing the lawsuit.

If you are in a similar situation, your priority date is current, and you are contemplating a mandamus lawsuit to force a decision, please feel free to DM me. I am happy to share my experience.

Hey everyone,
I wanted to share a major success story to give hope to those stuck in the backlogs. After years of waiting, my I-485 was finally approved just 30 days after I took matters into my own hands and filed a Writ of Mandamus lawsuit.
I did the entire process by myself (pro-se) without an attorney. It saved me $5,000 to $7,000 in legal fees, and only cost me the federal court filing fee ($405) plus the mailing costs (around $100)
My Timeline & Case Details:
Category: EB2 India
Priority Date (PD): May 2014
I-485 Filing Date: April 2022
Service Center: National Benefits Center (NBC)
The Issue: Severe delay with no updates despite being current.
The Solution: Filed a Writ of Mandamus in Federal District Court on April 29, 2026
The Result: I-485 approval within 30 days of filing the lawsuit.
Why I Filed Pro-Se:
Lawyers quote high fees for a standard mandamus complaint. If you are willing to do the research, there is a strict series of steps to follow, but it is entirely manageable. Once you understand the layout of the complaint, the civil cover sheet, the summons form and how to properly execute service on the government defendants, you can easily file it yourself.
How I Can Help You:
If you are in a similar situation, your priority date is current, and you are contemplating a mandamus lawsuit to force a decision, please feel free to reach out. I am happy to share the specific steps I took and the general layout of my lawsuit to help you navigate the process.
What to include when you message me:
To help me understand your situation and give you a better idea of whether a mandamus lawsuit might be a good option for you, please include the following details in your message:
Your Priority Date (PD) and whether it is currently current.
Your I-485 Category and Country of Chargeability (e.g., EB2 India, EB3 China).
Exactly how long your I-485 has been pending since filing.
If you want details or template layouts, please send me a Direct Message (DM) or start a Reddit Chat. Do not post your email address or personal case details in the comments for privacy reasons!

Disclaimer: I am not an attorney, and this post does not constitute legal advice. I am a pro-se litigant sharing my personal experience.