Sharma v. USCIS - Petition for Writ of Mandamus
Summary
Gaurav Sharma filed a Petition for Writ of Mandamus in NDCA against USCIS and federal officials seeking to compel agency action on an immigration matter. The petition, filed April 9, 2026, includes a $402 filing fee and has been served on named defendants including Acting DHS Secretary Todd Blanche and USCIS officials.
What changed
A petition for writ of mandamus was filed by Gaurav Sharma in the Northern District of California challenging alleged inaction by USCIS. The petition names Acting DHS Secretary Todd Blanche, USCIS Acting Director Craig Missakian, Senator Markwayne Mullin, and the U.S. Attorney General as defendants. A summons has been issued and a procedural order has been entered in this immigration mandamus case.\n\nImmigration mandamus cases are filed when petitioners allege unreasonable delay or failure to adjudicate immigration benefits. Affected parties in similar situations may face increased litigation risk if agencies fail to process cases timely. Courts may compel agencies to adjudicate within specified timeframes upon finding arbitrary delay.
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- Monitor case proceedings for court orders
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Sharma v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) et al
Case Number: 5:26-cv-03022-SVK Judge: van Keulen, Susan Location: San Jose Case Type: Civil Case Basis: U.S. Government Defendant Nature of Suit: Other Immigration Actions Date Filed:
April 9, 2026
Last Filing Date:
April 9, 2026
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Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04-09-26 | 1 | PETITION for Writ of Mandamus (Filing Fee $402.00 Receipt No. 511019722). Filed by Gaurav Sharma. Consent/Declination due by 4/23/2026. (Attachments: # (1) Civil Cover Sheet, # (2) Receipt)(anj, COURT STAFF) Modified on |
| 04-09-26 | 2 | Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, Joseph B. Edlow, Craig H. Missakian, Markwayne Mullin, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (anj, COURT STAFF) |
| 04-09-26 | 3 | Immigration Mandamus Case Procedural Order, (anj, 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 (NEF) |
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