Salamat et al v. Blinken et al

Filing 12

ORDER granting 11 Stipulation to Stay Proceedings: Proceedings in this case is stayed until 7/18/2023, at which time the parties will file a joint status report with the Court. At that time, the parties may request a further continuance of the stay of proceedings, dismissal of the litigation if appropriate, or placement of the case back on the Court'sactive docket. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu on 5/22/2023. (ig, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/22/2023)

1 ISMAIL J. RAMSEY (CABN 189820)
United States Attorney
2 MICHELLE LO (NYRN 4325163)
Chief, Civil Division
3 ELIZABETH KURLAN (CABN 255869)
Assistant United States Attorney
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450 Golden Gate Avenue, Box 36055
San Francisco, California 94102-3495
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Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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[e-mail]
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Attorneys for Defendants
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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OAKLAND DIVISION
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BABAK SALAMAT, et al.,
Plaintiffs,

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v.

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ANTONY BLINKEN, Secretary of State, U.S.
Department of State, et al.,

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STIPULATION TO STAY PROCEEDINGS;
ORDER

Defendants.

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The parties, through their undersigned attorneys, hereby stipulate and respectfully request the

19 Court to stay proceedings in this case for a limited time, until July 18, 2023. The parties make this joint
20 request because they are pursuing an administrative resolution that may render further litigation of this
21 case unnecessary.
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Plaintiffs filed this mandamus action seeking adjudication of their immigrant visa applications by

23 the United States Department of State (“DOS”). DOS agrees to work diligently towards completing
24 adjudication of Plaintiffs’ petitions, absent unforeseen or exceptional circumstances that would require
25 additional time for adjudication.
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Upon receipt of DOS’ decision, Plaintiffs agree to voluntarily dismiss this case and, in that event,

27 the parties agree to bear their own attorney’s fees and costs. Accordingly, the parties stipulate and
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Stip to Stay Proceedings
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1 request that the proceedings in this case be stayed until July 18, 2023, at which time the parties will file
2 a joint status report with the Court. At that time, the parties may request a further continuance of the stay
3 of proceedings, dismissal of the litigation if appropriate, or placement of the case back on the Court’s
4 active docket. A stay of proceedings in this case will benefit the parties and conserve the Court’s
5 resources while the parties pursue a potential administrative resolution. In accordance with Civil Local
6 Rule 5(h)(3), the filer of this document attests that all signatories listed herein concur in the filing of this
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9 Dated: April 13, 2023

Respectfully submitted,
ISMAIL J. RAMSEY
United States Attorney

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/s/ Elizabeth D. Kurlan
ELIZABETH D. KURLAN
Assistant United States Attorney
Attorneys for Defendants

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/s/ Curtis L. Morrison
CURTIS L. MORRISON
Attorney for Plaintiffs

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Pursuant to stipulation, IT IS SO ORDERED.

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