Melikov et al v. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) et al
| New York Eastern District Court | |
| Judge: | Eric N Vitaliano |
| Case #: | 1:25-cv-02016 |
| Nature of Suit | 465 Immigration - Other Immigration Actions |
| Cause | 08:1329 Writ of Mandamus to Adjudicate Visa Petiti |
| Case Filed: | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Last checked: Thursday Apr 10, 2025 4:06 PM EDT |
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Defendant
Attorney General Pamela Bondi
U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530 |
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Defendant
Director Thomas M Cioppa
USCIS - New York District 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Mail Stop 2120
Camp Springs, MD 20588 |
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Defendant
U.S. Attorney JOHN J. DURGAM
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York 271 Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
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Defendant
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Office of the Chief Counsel 245 Murray Lane, SW Mail Stop 0485
Washington, DC 20528 |
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Defendant
Secretary Kristi Noem
US Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Lane, S.W Mail Stop 0485
Washington, DC 20528 |
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Defendant
Director Gina Pastore
USCIS - Brooklyn Field Office 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Mail Stop 2120
Camp Springs, MD 20588 |
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Defendant
Director Susie Quintana
USCIS - NY Field Office 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Mail Stop 2120
Camp Springs, MD 20588 |
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Defendant
Director Kika Scott
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Office 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Mail Stop 2120
Camp Springs, MD 20588 |
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Defendant
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Office of the Chief Counsel 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Mail Stop 2120
Camp Springs, MD 20588 |
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Plaintiff
Roman Melikov
1680 East 22nd Street, Apt. 5
Brooklyn, NY 11229 |
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Plaintiff
Tamara Zakhariia
1680 East 22nd Street, Apt. 501
Brooklyn, NY 11229 |
| Docket last updated: 2 hours ago |
| Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 04/22 5:47 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Alexandra Megaris on behalf of All Defendants (aty to be noticed) (Megaris, Alexandra) |
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service
Summons Issued as to USA
Thu 04/17 10:46 AM
Summons Issued as to Pamela Bondi, Thomas M Cioppa, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), John J. Durgam, Kristi Noem, Gina Pastore, Susie Quintana, Kika Scott, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (TLH) |
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Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet
Thu 04/17 9:58 AM
Proposed Summons. by Roman Melikov, Tamara Zakhariia (Almonte, Alexander) |
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Quality Control Check - Summons
Thu 04/17 8:45 AM
Your proposed summons was not issued for one of the following reasons: 1) The full case caption must appear on the summons. 2) If multiple defendants, there must be ONE rider attached to the summons with the name and addresses of all defendants included. Please correct and resubmit using Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet. (DLMP) |
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| Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | ||
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Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet
Wed 04/16 3:41 PM
Proposed Summons. by Roman Melikov, Tamara Zakhariia (Almonte, Alexander) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Summons Gina Pastore,
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Att: 2
Proposed Summons John J. Durgam,
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Att: 3
Proposed Summons Kika Scott,
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Att: 4
Proposed Summons Kristi Noem,
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Att: 5
Proposed Summons Pamela Bondi,
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Att: 6
Proposed Summons Susie Quintana,
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Att: 7
Proposed Summons Thomas M. Cioppa,
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Att: 8
Proposed Summons United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
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| Monday, April 14, 2025 | ||
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Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening
Mon 04/14 11:49 AM
This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (SDM) |
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utility
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Mon 04/14 11:45 AM
Case Assigned to Judge Eric N. Vitaliano. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our[LINK:website] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (SDM) |
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Quality Control Check - Summons
Mon 04/14 11:47 AM
Your proposed summons was not issued for one of the following reasons: If multiple defendants, there must me a rider attached to the summons with the name and addresses of all defendants included., Please correct and resubmit using Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet. (SDM) |
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Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet
Fri 04/11 11:36 AM
Proposed Summons.Civil Cover Sheet.. by Roman Melikov, Tamara Zakhariia (Almonte, Alexander) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Summons Department of Homeland Security,
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Proposed Summons Gina Pastore,
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Att: 3
Proposed Summons JohnJ Durgam,
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Att: 4
Proposed Summons Kika Scott,
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Att: 5
Proposed Summons Kristi Noem,
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Att: 6
Proposed Summons Pamela Bondi,
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Att: 7
Proposed Summons Susie Quintana,
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Att: 8
Proposed Summons Thomas M Cioppa,
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Proposed Summons United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Complaint
Fri 04/11 10:51 AM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants filing fee $ 405, receipt number ANYEDC-18943902, filed by Tamara Zakhariia, Roman Melikov. (Almonte, Alexander) |
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Att: 1
Affidavit in Support Plaintiff Roman Melikov Affidavit in Support,
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Att: 2
Affidavit in Support Plaintiff Tamara Zakhariia Affidavit in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus,
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Att: 3
Exhibit Exhibit A Plaintiff Tamara Zakhariia Ukrainian Passport,
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Att: 4
Exhibit Exhibit B Plaintiff Tamara Zakhariia US Visa and I 94 Form,
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Att: 5
Exhibit Exhibit C Plaintiff Tamara Zakhariia USCIS Administrative Termination Notice,
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Att: 6
Exhibit Exhibit D Marriage Certificate,
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Att: 7
Exhibit Exhibit E Plantiff Roman Melikov US Certificate of Naturalization,
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Att: 8
Exhibit Exhibit F USCIS Receipt Notices for I130 Petition and I485 Application,
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Att: 9
Exhibit Exhibit G Plaintiff Tamara Zakhariia USCIS Biometric Notice,
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Att: 10
Exhibit Exhibit H Letters from Representative Yvette D Clarke dated July 30 2024 and July 31 2024,
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Att: 11
Exhibit Exhibit I USCIS Response dated September 23 2024,
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Att: 12
Exhibit Exhibit J Plaintiffs Request to expedite or adjudicate dated December 24 2024,
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Att: 13
Exhibit Exhibit K Plaintiffs e Request Submission Confirmation dated January 30 2025,
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Att: 14
Exhibit Exhibit L Printout from Plaintiff Roman Melikov USCIS Online Account,
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Att: 15
Exhibit Exhibit M Plaintiffs Third Request to USCIS dated March 20 2025 with proof of delivery,
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Att: 16
Exhibit Exhibit N Printout from the USCIS website
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