u/Siu_0601

Hi everyone,

I filed concurrently under EB-5 HUA and received my EAD in August. However, my Advance Parole / I-131 has had no update since biometrics in May 2025.

I’m getting worried that this may turn into an endless wait. When I submitted my application, the posted processing time was around 11 months, but now the USCIS processing time shows around 22 months, and it seems to keep increasing.

I also contacted my congressman’s office and submitted the privacy release form in early May, but I haven’t heard anything back yet.

Has anyone experienced a similar situation? I would really appreciate any advice or data points!

My questions are:

1. Can I file a Writ of Mandamus specifically for the pending I-131/AP?
2. How much longer should I realistically expect to wait? Does the current 22-month processing time apply to people who filed now, or also to older pending cases?
3. Is there anything else I can do besides congressional inquiry and waiting?

Any recommendations or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!