Individual BFD EAD Delay Case

Individual Suit v. Group Suit

These suits are for individuals or single families. They are based on the same legal theories as the group cases, but unlike group cases, these cases can be filed at any time, where you live, and focus on your case. In these cases, the only plaintiff is the Principal U visa Applicant. Because the Principal U visa Applicant signs all of the I918A forms. This permits these cases to be much quicker and easier to settle or fight. But unlike group cases, all of the costs are borne by the individual or the family. We are dedicated to using as many different strategies as possible to push the law forward, and that includes single plaintiff cases. A couple of big differences:

  • Timing - We can file your case within 10 days of your sign up.

  • Location - We can file in your home district.

  • Cost - Total cost is $5150 or 3 payments of $1850.

  • Parties - This is a single plaintiff case, but it will indeed get BFDs and EADs for all of your family members inside the United States.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The principal applicant filed Form I-918 at least 90 days ago;

  • The principal applicant filed a Form I-765;

  • You have the receipt numbers for Form I-918, Form(s) I-918A, and Form(s) I-765; and

  • The principal applicant is in the United States.

3 Steps to Sign Up:

  1. Contract

  2. Payment

  3. Questionnaire

To Complete Onboarding You Will Need:

  1. I918 and/or I918A Receipt Numbers

  2. I-765 Receipt Number(s)

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • No. But if you have not done your fingerprints, the government will require you to give them before it issues you a BFD or EAD.

  • No. But we would encourage you to tell your petition attorney. Depending on what address receives your BFD and EAD, you will want to put them on notice that those documents should be arriving soon. Also, if you get a request for evidence, your petition attorney NOT Banias Law, will be responsible for responding to USCIS timely.

  • No. I have never seen USCIS retaliate against a U visa applicant for filing a delay suit or being part of a group delay suit. First, it is illegal for them to retaliate against someone for suing them; the U.S. Constitution protects your right to sue the government. Second,

  • You can join our next case if you filed on or before October 15, 2023.

  • For 1 person, the cost will be $1854; for 2 or more people, the cost will be $3296. We offer payment plans for both types of cases. We do not charge for minor children (under 16 years old). So, if you are a parent with two young children, your cost will be the same as for 1 person.

  • Follow the instructions on the next page.

  • No. These cases are typically decided on the papers. And even if the court has a hearing, it will be for the attorneys to answer questions.

  • You can still join the law suit. The law suit