I have been living in the US for over 21 years now, I guess at FBI my file was red-flagged for manual process, that means at the bottom of huge pile--easily 5-6 years wait period. After 6 months, I called a couple of attorneys to get advice; they suggested I could not do anything but wait. I contacted local congressman for assistance. After 12 months, I wrote a letter to the director FBI; his office did not even bother replying. I kept calling USCIS periodically, but got the same answer, "We cannot process your case until we get clearance from the FBI, it is a law." I guess I had no choice but wait. Almost 18 moths passed by, one night in mid August 2007, I discussed my matter with Shah Peerally in a close family friends dinner invited by a common friend. Shah told me that he already had successfully won 7 cases through the court; so he advised me to file a law suit. Late August 07, I submitted papers and hired his law office as my attorney. Early Sept. 07, Peerally Law Office my file was transferred from San Francisco to Sacramento court, because I live in that jurisdiction. Oct 17, USCIS decided to adjudicate, hence the case was withdrawn. Within 50 days, my case got adjudicated, and I attended oath ceremony on Nov. 27, 2007 -- almost after 2 years of my interview. His office corresponded the USCIS via email and stood atop, and kept me informed. I am glad that I filed a law suit with Peerally, otherwise I might had to wait 3-5 more years."

S.

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