Federal Delay Packet Builder

Build a complete writ-of-mandamus complaint, service plan, exhibit set and agency RFE response — for any U.S. district court and any delayed application.

Not legal advice. This is a self-help document generator, not a law firm; using it creates no attorney–client relationship. Every case differs and litigation carries risk. Verify every official's name, address, filing fee and local rule before filing, and consult a licensed attorney where you can.
How this works — the whole process, start to finish

A writ-of-mandamus delay suit asks a federal court to order a government agency to decide your long-pending application. You are not asking the court to approve anything — only to make the agency act. It works best once your case is past the agency's own posted processing time and you have already tried the administrative channels.

The journey

1Fill in the form below, top to bottom. The Readiness review on the right updates as you type and shows exactly what's missing.
2Generate the documents and read each tab — complaint, where to file, service plan, checklist, timeline, and the after-you-file playbook.
3Get Readiness to green, then file in your district and pay the fee (or ask the Clerk about a fee waiver).
4Serve the U.S. Attorney first — that starts the government's 60-day clock (FRCP 12(a)(2)). Serve everyone within 90 days (FRCP 4(m)).
5The government usually acts. Once you get the decision, file a Rule 41 notice of voluntary dismissal — see the "After You File" and "Dismissal" tabs.

Five rules that decide these cases

  1. Everyone who wants relief must be a named plaintiff — a spouse or child only mentioned in the background gets nothing.
  2. Serve the U.S. Attorney first and keep the date-stamped receipt.
  3. A request for evidence is not a decision — answer it fully; never withdraw because "the agency is now acting."
  4. Verify every official's name the week you file — officials change; a stale caption is an avoidable error.
  5. Ask for a decision, not an approval — courts compel agencies to act, they do not order outcomes.

A self-help tool, not legal advice; using it creates no attorney–client relationship. Verify names, addresses, fees and local rules before filing.

1 · Matter type

Different remedies apply to different delays. This drives which counts appear in the complaint.

2 · Plaintiff(s)

Anyone who wants relief must be named here — a spouse or child mentioned only in the background of a complaint cannot be granted anything.

3 · Delayed application(s)

Add one row per pending application, including tandem/derivative filings.

4 · Steps already taken

Exhaustion of administrative remedies. Courts weigh this heavily — list every attempt and its outcome.

5 · Court & venue

Under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(e) you usually have more than one lawful choice. See the "Where to File" tab after generating.

6 · Defendants

Verify each name the week you file. Sue officials in their official capacity. Use "Add defendant" for any agency — this is not USCIS-specific.

7 · Exhibits & attachments

Add a row per exhibit. Attach a PDF or image and the builder will assemble one merged packet with divider pages.

8 · Cover-letter barcode ?

Optional. A scannable Code 128 barcode for your own file organization, printed on the RFE-response and packet cover letters.

This is a reference barcode generated from your own data — not an official USCIS routing barcode. Always include the original agency notice (with its own barcode) exactly as the notice instructs.

Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded. "Save answers" stores your text (not attachments) as a JSON file.

Complete the form, then choose Generate documents.
Nothing leaves your device.

Merging attachments needs an internet connection the first time (it loads a PDF library). Every other feature works offline.