Vento Alvarez v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services et al
Plaintiff: Gilberto Vento Alvarez
Defendant: Shelly Randall, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and Joseph B. Edlow
Case Number: 2:2026cv00822
Filed: March 20, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Nicholas P Mizell
Referring Judge: John E Steele
Nature of Suit: Other Immigration Actions
Cause of Action: 08 U.S.C. ยง 1329 Writ of Mandamus to Adjudicate Visa Petition
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 20, 2026 Filing 9 RETURN of service executed on April 14, 2026 by Gilberto Vento Alvarez as to Joseph B. Edlow, Shelly Randall, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proof of Service Returned Served)(Burt, Stephen)
March 23, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Stephen K. Burt and Amany Ragab Hacking of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW)
March 23, 2026 Filing 7 SUMMONS issued as to Joseph B. Edlow, Shelly Randall, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (LAW)
March 20, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Amany Ragab Hacking of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW)
March 20, 2026 Filing 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John E. Steele and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-00822-JES-NPM. (LAW)
March 20, 2026 Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Gilberto Vento Alvarez. (Burt, Stephen) Modified text on 3/20/2026 (EGP).
March 20, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Gilberto Vento Alvarez. Related case(s): No (Burt, Stephen) Modified text on 3/20/2026 (EGP).
March 20, 2026 Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Stephen K. Burt on behalf of Gilberto Vento Alvarez. Lead Counsel: Stephen K. Burt. (Burt, Stephen) Modified text on 3/20/2026 (LAW).
March 20, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT in the Nature Of Mandamus Arising From Defendants' Refusal To Adjudicate Plaintiff's Application For Naturalization against Joseph B. Edlow, Shelly Randall, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-24641792) filed by Gilberto Vento Alvarez. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons to be Issued, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Burt, Stephen) Modified text on 3/23/2026 (LAW).

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