What is it Mandamus?
It is a writ or an order, issued by courts only in extreme necessity, to a public official or corporation, commanding the performance of some public duty required by statute. Mandamus can be relatively quick remedy in situations where the government has failed to act when it has a duty to do so. In recent years, thousands of non citizens have filed mandamus suites against USCIS in federal district court, seeking to enforce the agency to decide on long delayed applications for immigration benefits. What is it Voluntary Departure? When can I request for this form of relief? Voluntary departure allows a person to leave the United States voluntarily at his own expense, without being subject to the inadmissibility bars that result from an order of removal. Voluntary departure may be granted at any of three following stages: 1.before removal proceedings are initiated 2.before completion of proceedings 3.at the conclusion of proceedings. To receive a grant of voluntary departure, a person mus
