Liu v. Edlow et al - Immigration Mandamus
Summary
Wanqui Liu filed a civil immigration complaint against Joseph B. Edlow and USCIS National Benefits Center in the Northern District of California. The case, numbered 4:26-cv-02721-HSG before Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, appears to be an immigration mandamus action seeking judicial review of delayed immigration benefit processing.
What changed
Wanqui Liu filed a complaint against Joseph B. Edlow and the USCIS National Benefits Center alleging failure to adjudicate immigration benefits within a reasonable time. The case was filed on March 27, 2026, and assigned to Judge Haywood S. Gilliam in Oakland. The complaint includes a civil cover sheet and filing fee of $405.
Immigration counsel should evaluate whether the plaintiff has exhausted administrative remedies and assess the viability of mandamus relief. Any non-CM/ECF participants have been served by First Class Mail. Defendants should monitor for responsive pleadings and any procedural orders from the court.
What to do next
- Review the complaint to understand the specific immigration benefit sought and basis for mandamus relief
- Monitor for service of process and any court-ordered deadlines
- Consult with immigration counsel regarding response strategy
Source document (simplified)
Liu v. Edlow et al
Case Number: 4:26-cv-02721-HSG Judge: Gilliam, Haywood S Location: Oakland Case Type: Civil Case Basis: U.S. Government Defendant Nature of Suit: Other Immigration Actions Date Filed:
April 1, 2026
Last Filing Date:
March 27, 2026
View Publicly Available Documents Case Summary No summary of this case is available
Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03-27-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against Joseph B. Edlow, USCIS National Benefits Center (NBC) (Filing fee $ 405. Recedipt No. 311176181). Filed by Wanqui Liu. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Envelope, # (3) Receipt)(jml, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/27/ |
| 03-27-26 | 2 | Immigration Mandamus Case Procedural Order. (jml, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NE |
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