Fox v. United States Department of State et al
Plaintiff: Lina M. Fox
Defendant: United States Department of State, US CONSULATE GENERAL IN CASABLANCA, MOROCCO, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Angelica Alfonso-Royals, Marco Rubio and Marissa Scott
Case Number: 8:2025cv01869
Filed: July 17, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Anthony E Porcelli
Referring Judge: Mary S Scriven
Nature of Suit: Other Immigration Actions
Cause of Action: 08 U.S.C. § 1329 Writ of Mandamus to Adjudicate Visa Petition
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 16, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ENDORSED ORDER OF DISMISSAL. It is ORDERED that pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41 and upon review of Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal #15, this case is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees and costs associated with this matter. The Clerk is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 10/16/2025. (KMF)
October 9, 2025 Filing 15 NOTICE of voluntary dismissal by Lina M. Fox (Hacking, James)
September 29, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ENDORSED ORDER GRANTING Defendants' Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint #12. Defendants advise that "Defendant U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires additional time to process Plaintiff's I-129F." Plaintiff does not oppose the relief requested. All Defendants shall file an answer or other response to the Complaint on or before November 28, 2025. Signed by Judge Mary S. Scriven on 9/29/2025. (KMF)
September 29, 2025 Filing 13 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by James Oliver Hacking, III on behalf of Lina M. Fox. Lead Counsel: James O. Hacking, III. (Hacking, James)
September 26, 2025 Filing 12 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint by All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Proof of USA Service Date)(Karahalios, Alexandra)
September 26, 2025 Filing 11 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Stephen K. Burt, and James Oliver Hacking, III, 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). (WLB)
September 25, 2025 Filing 10 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Angelica Alfonso-Royals, Marco Rubio, Marissa Scott, US Consulate General in Casablanca, Morocco, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, United States Department of State. (Karahalios, Alexandra)
September 25, 2025 Filing 9 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Angelica Alfonso-Royals, Marco Rubio, Marissa Scott, US Consulate General in Casablanca, Morocco, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, United States Department of State. Related case(s): Yes (Karahalios, Alexandra)
September 4, 2025 Filing 8 SUMMONS returned executed by Lina M. Fox. Angelica Alfonso-Royals served on 7/30/2025, answer due 9/29/2025; Marco Rubio served on 8/22/2025, answer due 10/21/2025; Marissa Scott served on 8/22/2025, answer due 10/21/2025; US Consulate General in Casablanca, Morocco served on 8/22/2025, answer due 10/21/2025; United States Citizenship and Immigration Services served on 7/30/2025, answer due 9/29/2025; United States Department of State served on 8/22/2025, answer due 10/21/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit USPS RECEIPTS)(Hacking, James)
August 11, 2025 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra Nicole Karahalios on behalf of Angelica Alfonso-Royals, Marco Rubio, Marissa Scott, US Consulate General in Casablanca, Morocco, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, United States Department of State (Karahalios, Alexandra)
July 21, 2025 Filing 6 SUMMONS issued as to USA. (FLY)
July 18, 2025 Filing 5 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Mary S. Scriven and Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli. New case number: 8:25-cv-1869-MSS-AEP. (ARL)
July 17, 2025 Filing 4 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by LINA M FOX. (Burt, Stephen)
July 17, 2025 Filing 3 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by LINA M FOX. Related case(s): No (Burt, Stephen)
July 17, 2025 Filing 2 PROOF of service by LINA M FOX, PROPOSED summons to be issued by LINA M FOX. (Burt, Stephen)
July 17, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23621666) filed by Lina M Fox. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet )(Burt, Stephen) Modified on 7/18/2025 as to docket text (ARL).

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Defendant: United States Department of State
Represented By: Alexandra Nicole Karahalios
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Defendant: US CONSULATE GENERAL IN CASABLANCA, MOROCCO
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Defendant: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Defendant: Angelica Alfonso-Royals
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Defendant: Marco Rubio
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Defendant: Marissa Scott
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Plaintiff: Lina M. Fox
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Represented By: James Oliver Hacking, III
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