Immigration Appeals and Federal Court

Overview

How Mann Law Group helps

When a case is denied or stuck, the next move must be chosen carefully and fast, because appeal deadlines are short and unforgiving. Mann Law Group handles administrative appeals, motions, and federal-court litigation, focusing on the legal errors and procedural gaps that give a case a real second chance.

Common services and issues

Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) appeals

After an immigration judge's decision, the notice of appeal is generally due within 30 days. We frame the legal and factual errors in a written brief and preserve every issue for possible federal review.

Motions to reopen and reconsider

A motion to reconsider argues the decision misapplied the law; a motion to reopen presents new, material facts or evidence. Both carry strict deadlines and numerical limits, and both must be built carefully to succeed.

Federal petitions for review

When the BIA denies relief, a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals is generally due within 30 days, with no extensions. We assess whether the record supports federal review and litigate the legal questions.

Mandamus actions for unreasonable delay

When USCIS or another agency sits on a case far beyond normal processing, a mandamus lawsuit in federal court can compel a decision. We evaluate whether a delay has crossed the line into unreasonable.

What to keep in mind

Appeal deadlines are measured in days and are rarely extendable. The single most common way to lose an appeal is to miss the window — call the moment you receive a decision.
An appeal is about legal and procedural error, not a fresh retelling of the case. The strongest appeals point to specific mistakes in how the law or record was handled.
Motions to reopen and reconsider have tight deadlines and limits on how many you can file, so the first one needs to be right.
A pending appeal does not automatically stop removal in every situation. Ask specifically about whether a stay is needed in your case.

What happens next

Initial review

We listen to the facts, identify deadlines, and confirm what documents are needed.

Strategy

An attorney explains realistic options, risks, and recommended next steps.

Preparation

The team prepares filings, evidence, declarations, and supporting documentation.

Representation

We guide the case through government review, court, interview, response, or appeal as needed.

Common Questions

The deadline is short — generally 30 days to file a notice of appeal with the Board of Immigration Appeals, and generally 30 days to file a petition for review with a federal court after a BIA denial. Do not wait to speak with an attorney after an unfavorable decision.

An appeal argues the decision was wrong on the existing record. A motion to reopen presents new facts or evidence that were not previously available. They serve different purposes, have different deadlines, and are sometimes used together.

Possibly. When an agency delays a decision far beyond reasonable processing times, a mandamus action in federal court can force a ruling. We can review whether your delay qualifies and whether litigation is the right step.