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A Pro Se Mandamus succeeds or fails on the evidence you attach. Judges want proof that your I-918 petition and I-765 work-permit are stuck in an immigration case delay. Use this checklist to collect bullet-proof documents and boost your win rate before filing.
Must-Have Documents (Don’t File Without These)
- I-918 and I-765 Receipt Notices
• Both sides of each Form I-797C.
• Highlight the “Received Date” to show elapsed time. - USCIS Case-Status Screenshots
• Go to Case Status Online.
• Capture the full page, including today’s date.
• USCIS advises screenshots as valid evidence of delay . - Service Request Responses (if any)
• Include InfoMod notes or e-Request emails that confirm no action after inquiry. - Proof of Hardship
• Job-offer letters on hold, pay-stub gaps, or eviction/utility notices. - Processing-Time Tables
• Download the PDF from USCIS “Historical Average Processing Times” to show your wait exceeds the norm.
Bonus Docs That Impress the Court
- USCIS Ombudsman Delay Report Excerpts referencing U-Visa EAD backlogs.
- FOIA Receipt Copies if you’ve already requested your file—shows diligence.
- Certified-Mail Proof of any prior submissions to USCIS that went unanswered.
- APA Case Law Citations from the American Immigration Council’s “Avoiding Dismissal” advisory .
Pro tip: Judges hate “data dumps.” Label each exhibit (Ex. A, Ex. B) and add a one-line caption: “Ex. A — I-765 Receipt dated Jan 3 2024.”
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