My green card still hasn’t been approved after filing I-485.
Hello.
I’m someone going through EB-3 employment-based immigration and am on the verge of getting my green card.
I filed I-485 last year, had my interview, and was even fingerprinted, but it’s been over a year and my green card still hasn’t been approved.
Due to circumstances, I’m not currently working at the sponsoring company. I’d like to know what I should do.
In this situation, filing a writ of mandamus (administrative lawsuit) to push the process forward is a good approach. If more than a year has passed, it’s worth attempting. In some cases, approval comes through immediately afterward.
If you need to file a writ of mandamus, please contact our administrative litigation department (T. 212-321-0311).