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Mandamus and APA Delay Cases: Avoiding Dismissal and Proving the Case

This Practice Advisory provides basic information about filing an immigration-related delay action in federal district court under both the Mandamus Act and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). It discusses the required elements of a successful mandamus and APA actions as well as jurisdictional concerns that may arise.

American Immigration Council Practice advisory Feb 22, 2021 Direct PDF available

Why it matters

Useful as a practitioner-oriented overview from American Immigration Council on Federal Court; review the source material for the most current authority and procedure.

Topics

Federal court Evidence and procedure

Workflows

Immigration court deadline BIA, PFR, and federal court

Forums

Federal district court

Jurisdictions

National