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Writ of Mandamus to Overcome 221(g) Administrative Processing at the Consulate

Updated August 15, 2026 by Immigration Lawyer Peter Messersmith

What is a Writ of Mandamus? A writ of mandamus is a filing that can be made in federal court to force the US Consulate to act on a visa application. Why Pursue a Writ of Mandamus? The purpose of filing a mandamus action is to get the Consulate to act.  Administrative processing is normally … Read more

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