If your case nears the 6-month mark without progress, U.S.-based petitioners can contact their local Representative or Senator to request a status update on your behalf. What to Do While You Wait
Most embassies will not respond to status updates until 60 days have passed since your interview or since you submitted requested documents. If your case nears the 6-month mark without progress, U
Verification of employment, criminal records, or previous travel history. In the legal world, specifically regarding Mandamus lawsuits
In the legal world, specifically regarding Mandamus lawsuits (where you sue the government to make a decision), courts often look at the length of the delay. While there is no hard law, many practitioners find that the government works harder to resolve cases before they reach the 6-to-12-month window to avoid potential litigation. How to Track Your Case During the Wait After 60 days, applicants are usually permitted to
Consular posts are encouraged to clear their backlogs efficiently. After 60 days, applicants are usually permitted to make formal inquiries. By the 6-month mark, most "low-to-medium" complexity cases have moved through the necessary queues and reached a final adjudication. 3. Legal "Reasonable Time"