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Cagiza et al v. Mullin et al

Southern District of TexasChristina A. BryanDecided July 22, 2026No. 4:26-cv-04573

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What the decision decided

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Agency USCIS Read by a model
On July 1, 2026, USCIS denied Dr. Caziga’s Form I-140 application.
Form or filing I-140 (immigrant worker petition); I-485 (adjustment of status); I-765 (EAD) Read by a model
The Complaint sought an order compelling adjudication of Dr. Caziga’s Form I-140 and both Plaintiffs’ Forms I-765 and I-485, as well as a refund of Dr. Caziga’s premium processing fee.
What the suit asked for Issue a work permit Read by a model
Plaintiffs seek to impose a timeline for adjudication of their Forms I-765 while preserving the status of their Forms I-485.
Kind of order A magistrate judge's recommendation Read by a model
MEMORANDUM AND RECOMMENDATION
Motion decided Preliminary injunction or TRO Read by a model
For the reasons set forth above, the Court RECOMMENDS that Plaintiffs’ Emergency Motion for TRO (ECF 16) be DENIED.
Whose motion The plaintiff's motion Read by a model
For the reasons set forth above, the Court RECOMMENDS that Plaintiffs’ Emergency Motion for TRO (ECF 16) be DENIED.
Disposition Magistrate judge's recommendation A magistrate judge's report and recommendation. The district judge decides whether to adopt it, so it is not counted as either side's win. Read by a model
MEMORANDUM AND RECOMMENDATION
Prevailing party Neither side Read by a model
MEMORANDUM AND RECOMMENDATION
The delay claim Relief denied Read by a model
For the reasons set forth above, the Court RECOMMENDS that Plaintiffs’ Emergency Motion for TRO (ECF 16) be DENIED.
The other claims Relief denied Read by a model
For the reasons set forth above, the Court RECOMMENDS that Plaintiffs’ Emergency Motion for TRO (ECF 16) be DENIED.
Months pending 1.4 months from the application to the suit; 2.8 months from the application to the court's decision Read by a model
Dr. Cagiza and Mr. Cagiza filed Forms I-485, and Forms I-765 on April 27, 2026.
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings Section 1252(a)(2)(B) bar applied Read by a model
Further, the jurisdiction-stripping provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1252(a), applies not only to USCIS’s ultimate decisions, but also to “actions taken in the course of the decision-making process—including the pace at which that process is undertaken.”
Nationality Angola Read by a model
Plaintiffs are Angolan nationals residing in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Other orders in this case

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DecisionDecidedJudgeDisposition
Cagiza et al v. Mullin et alThis decision July 22, 2026 Christina A. Bryan Magistrate judge's recommendation
Cagiza et al v. Mullin et al September 30, 2026 Christina A. Bryan Magistrate judge's recommendation
Cagiza et al v. Mullin et alThe case's latest decision: its outcome is the one counted September 30, 2026 Christina A. Bryan Magistrate judge's recommendation

How the case ended

Docket
No. 4:26-cv-04573
On the docket
This ruling (ECF 30)
Filed
June 10, 2026
Status
Pending as of the last docket check

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