Grants temporary entry to the United States for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit when individuals do not qualify for other visas. This is a discretionary solution, typically for limited periods, and for specific purposes such as medical treatment or family emergencies.

Allows certain beneficiaries to request reinstatement of their revoked immigrant petitions based on humanitarian grounds, providing relief for circumstances beyond their control. It is designed to address severe hardship or extraordinary circumstances, enabling them to continue their immigration process for U.S. lawful permanent residency.

Writs of Mandamus are legal remedies sought from federal courts to compel government agencies to fulfill their statutory duties. This tool is used when agencies unreasonably delay or refuse to act on pending immigration applications or petitions. Writs of Mandamus essentially force agencies to process cases that have been unreasonably delayed, ensuring timely consideration of immigration matters.