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Vamshi Krishna Vemula v. Tracy Tarango

Central District of CaliforniaOtis D. Wright IIDecided July 30, 2026No. 2:26-cv-00652

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Agency USCIS Read by a model
However, USCIS has not yet adjudicated Plaintiffs’ I-485 applications.
Form or filing I-485 (adjustment of status) Read by a model
Following this approval, on May 15, 2025, Vemula and Thammana both filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
What the suit asked for Decide the application Read by a model
On January 22, 2026, Plaintiffs filed this action seeking declaratory relief and a writ of mandamus to compel USCIS to adjudicate their I-485 applications.
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
For the reasons stated below, the Court DENIES Defendants’ Motion.
Motion decided Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction; Motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim Read by a model
Defendants now move to dismiss the Complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and failure to state a claim under Rule 12(b)(1) and (6).
Whose motion The government's motion Read by a model
Defendants now move to dismiss the Complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and failure to state a claim under Rule 12(b)(1) and (6).
Disposition Denied in the applicant's favor The principal motion was denied in full: a motion to dismiss denied so the case goes on, or relief denied on the merits. Read by a model
For the reasons stated below, the Court DENIES Defendants’ Motion.
Prevailing party Applicant Read by a model
For the reasons stated below, the Court DENIES Defendants’ Motion.
The delay claim The delay claim goes on Read by a model
For the reasons stated below, the Court DENIES Defendants’ Motion.
Months pending 8.3 months from the application to the suit; 14.5 months from the application to the court's decision Read by a model
Following this approval, on May 15, 2025, Vemula and Thammana both filed a Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings Section 1252(a)(2)(B) bar rejected Read by a model
As Plaintiffs allege that Defendants have failed to fulfill this discrete duty, Plaintiffs’ claims are properly within this Court’s jurisdiction.
Nationality India Read by a model
Plaintiffs are Indian nationals and residents of Cartersville, Georgia.

How the case ended

Docket
No. 2:26-cv-00652
Filed
January 22, 2026
Ended
September 28, 2026
Suit's filing to its end
249 days
How it ended
Ended once the agency acted
From the record
stipulated dismissal 2026-09-28

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