Filing Form I-751
Removing Conditions to Become a Lawful Permanent Resident If you received your green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, your status is likely conditional and valid for two years. To transition from a conditional green card to permanent residency, you must file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, within […]
How to Serve a Complaint in a Mandamus Lawsuit for Immigration Delays
Filing a Mandamus lawsuit or APA (Administrative Procedure Act) action is one of the most effective ways to compel the government to act on a delayed immigration case. However, filing the complaint is only the first step. To move your case forward, you must complete a crucial — though often overlooked — procedural requirement: serving the complaint. […]
CARRP and Immigration Delays
How a Mandamus Lawsuit Can Help A little-known government initiative known as CARRP — short for Controlled Application Review and Resolution Program — is one of the most significant sources of prolonged immigration delays for thousands of applicants each year. Designed as an “extreme vetting” program, CARRP primarily targets individuals from Muslim-majority countries or those with Muslim backgrounds, […]
Habeas Corpus for ICE Detention
How Immigrants Can Challenge Unlawful Detention in Federal Court Immigration enforcement in the United States has intensified in recent years, leading to a sharp increase in the number of immigrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Many detainees remain in custody for months—sometimes longer—without clear explanations, bond hearings, or a realistic timeline for release […]
