Ali v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services et al
Petitioner: Joseph Oche Ali
Respondent: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Tina Almond and Joseph B Edlow
Case Number: 3:2025cv02587
Filed: September 23, 2025
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Karen Gren Scholer
Nature of Suit: Immigration: Other Immigration Actions
Cause of Action: 08 U.S.C. ยง 1329 Writ of Mandamus to Adjudicate Visa Petiti
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER: The parties have filed a Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice [ECF No. #12 ]. The Clerk is directed to REOPEN this case to enable the dismissal of this case with prejudice pursuant to the parties' Stipulation. In light of the Stipulation, all claims that Plaintiff asserts, or could have asserted, againstDefendants in this lawsuit are hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Each party will bear their own attorney's fees and costs. All relief not expressly granted is DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 2/12/2026) (kcr)
February 3, 2026 Filing 12 STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL with Prejudice by Tina Almond, Joseph B Edlow, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa)
December 5, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #9 Motion to Remand to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. All deadlines in this action are STAYED pending the outcome of the Form N-400 adjudication process. Each party shall bear its own costs and attorney's fees. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 12/5/2025) (ndt)
December 3, 2025 Filing 10 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Tina Almond, Joseph B. Edlow, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa)
December 3, 2025 Filing 9 Unopposed MOTION to Remand to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Stay All Deadlines filed by Tina Almond, Joseph B. Edlow, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa)
December 3, 2025 Filing 8 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Lisa Robin Hasday-DOJ on behalf of Tina Almond, Joseph B. Edlow, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Hasday-DOJ, Lisa)
October 21, 2025 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Tina Almond; served on 10/8/2025; Joseph B. Edlow; served on 10/9/2025; United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; served on 10/9/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) USPS RECEIPTS) (Hacking, James)
September 24, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ELECTRONIC STANDING ORDER: Counsel are required to review and comply with the Court's Judge Specific Requirements, which can be found here: # Judge Requirements . The Court updates its Requirements periodically. Also, counsel are required to review and comply with the Northern District of Texas's Local Civil Rules, which can be found here: # Civil Rules . In particular, the Court directs counsel to review Rules 3.1, 7.4, and 81.2, regarding certificates of interested persons, and Rule 83.10, regarding local counsel. Counsel are expected to review the Requirements and Local Rules before contacting the Court with questions. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 9/24/2025) (kcr)
September 24, 2025 Filing 5 Summons issued as to Tina Almond, Joseph B. Edlow, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (kcr)
September 23, 2025 Filing 4 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge McKay). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (kcr)
September 23, 2025 Filing 3 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by James O Hacking, III for Michael G. Allbee on behalf of Joseph Oche Ali. (Hacking, James)
September 23, 2025 Filing 2 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Joseph Oche Ali. (Clerk QC note: No affiliate entered in ECF). (Hacking, James)
September 23, 2025 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Tina Almond, Joseph B. Edlow, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services filed by Joseph Oche Ali. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number ATXNDC-15862523) Clerk to issue summons(es) for federal defendant(s). In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet, #2 SUMMONS USCIS, #3 SUMMONS USCIS DIRECTOR, #4 SUMMONS USCIS LOCAL, #5 SUMMONS ATT. GRAL., #6 SUMMONS US ATT.) (Hacking, James)

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Petitioner: Joseph Oche Ali
Represented By: James O Hacking, III
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Respondent: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
Represented By: Lisa Robin Hasday-DOJ
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