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Mandamus: When IRCC Is Taking Too Long

Has your application been waiting far longer than the normal processing time, with no answer from IRCC? A mandamus application asks the Federal Court to order IRCC to make a decision on your file. In many cases, simply starting the process leads IRCC to finalize the application.

Waiting with no answer?

We can review your file for free and tell you whether a mandamus application is right for you.

When can you apply for mandamus?

  • Your application is well beyond IRCC's published processing time
  • You have asked IRCC for an update and received no real answer
  • There is no valid reason in your file for the delay
  • Common for study permits, work permits, spousal sponsorship, PR, citizenship and visitor visas

How it works

1. Free review of your file, your timeline and IRCC’s processing times

2. We request your file notes (GCMS) to see where your application is stuck

3. A formal demand is sent to IRCC

4. If needed, our legal team files the mandamus application with the Federal Court

5. Most files are resolved once IRCC is required to respond

Why M. Tabatabaee Immigration Services

  • Over 30 years of experience with Canadian immigration
  • Service in Farsi and English
  • Honest advice: if waiting is the better choice, we will tell you

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