Does anyone have experience with mandamus？How much does it cost? How long does the process take? I am from 2019 applicant group, waiting for 2.5years, thinking of mandamus (Tried atip notes, MP, webform...etc already).
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Yes this is what my lawyer suggested me to do. I am not sure how long does it take. What I can expect from this....need someone share your experiences please..
I assume this is for a spousal sponsorship application?
Based on the very limited examples I've seen on this forum, the sweet spot for mandamus working seems to be the 3 year point. But of course nothing stopping you from trying earlier if you're OK spending the money. I don't know the cost and you should ask your lawyer about that.
If this isn't a spousal (or minor dependent) sponsorship application, then I would say you're a bit early for mandamus.
If it's about PGP 2019, I think a lot of PGP 2019 applicants are still waiting. We are starting to see some PPR and eCOPR.
Why did you decide to go for mandamus?
Even before COVID, PGP takes 2 years... so 2.5 isn't that much longer with delay from COVID
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/parents-and-grandparents-sponsorship-2019.611761/page-3538
Why did you decide to go for mandamus?
Even before COVID, PGP takes 2 years... so 2.5 isn't that much longer with delay from COVID
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/parents-and-grandparents-sponsorship-2019.611761/page-3538
It is parents sponsorship. Why is it too early? My application has been pending for background check for 2.5 years (from 2019 intake)
Yes I am 2019 PGP. Nothing happened in 2020. 2nd medical done in May 2021. Nothing heard after that. I ve heard most of the cases from 2019 are finished
Yes I found an immigration lawyer. We wrote letters to CSIS and Case management branch but only got general reply. She thinks rather than waiting, a mandamus is what I have to do anyways
Not according the tracking spreadsheet. Even with error, there are still half of the cases that's not finalized.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AqTuXZrYG6sg4UHpHBEaMbWTgbHtvxzWYedaojGh0bg/edit#gid=945174368
Posted processing time for parent sponsorship is currently 20-24 months. So you aren't that far beyond that at this point. Normally mandamus is effective when you've passed the posted processing time by a significant margin (e.g. spousal sponsorship should take 12 months but someone is sitting at 3 years). But again, your call.
I have to say I find it strange that your lawyer suggested writing CSIS. I'm not sure your lawyer is clear on how security checks work. You might want to shop around for different opinions before committing to this lawyer for mandamus. But that's just my two cents...