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Khadem v. Edlow

Northern District of CaliforniaP. Casey PittsDecided August 12, 2026No. 5:26-cv-05227

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Agency USCIS Read by a model
Second, they seek a preliminary injunction that would compel USCIS to process their applications within 30 days.
Form or filing I-129 (worker petition); I-539 (change or extension of stay) Read by a model
their Form I-129 and Form I-539 applications
What the suit asked for Decide the application Read by a model
Second, they seek a preliminary injunction that would compel USCIS to process their applications within 30 days.
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
Accordingly, plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary relief is DENIED.
Motion decided Preliminary injunction or TRO Read by a model
Accordingly, plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary relief is DENIED.
Whose motion The plaintiff's motion Read by a model
Plaintiffs now move for two forms of preliminary relief.
Disposition Denied in the government's favor The principal motion was denied in full: relief the plaintiff asked for denied on the merits, such as summary judgment, an injunction or fees. The government's motion denied so the case goes on is listed apart. Read by a model
Accordingly, plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary relief is DENIED.
Prevailing party Government Read by a model
Accordingly, plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary relief is DENIED.
The delay claim Relief denied Read by a model
Accordingly, plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary relief is DENIED.
The other claims Relief denied Read by a model
Accordingly, plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary relief is DENIED.
Months pending Not stated Read by a model
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings None Read by a model
Nationality Iran Read by a model
In this action, 31 Iranian nationals challenge

How the case ended

Docket
No. 5:26-cv-05227
On the docket
This ruling (ECF 24), deciding the motion (ECF 7)
Filed
June 2, 2026
Ended
November 7, 2026
Suit's filing to its end
158 days
How it ended
Ended once the agency acted
From the record
voluntary dismissal 2026-11-07

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