UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL MINUTES — GENERAL

Case No. 8:24-cv-02640-SPG-KES Date November 24, 2025 Title Ali Dehghan v. US Citizenship and Immigration Services et al

ee Present: The Honorable SHERILYN PEACE GARNETT UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Patricia Gomez Not Reported Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Attorneys Present for Plaintiff: Attorneys Present for Defendants: Not Present Not Present

Proceeding: (INCHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE On December 5, 2024, Petitioner Ali Dehghan (“Petitioner”) filed a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus. See (ECF No. 1 (“Petition”)). In the Petition, Petitioner requests that this Court issue a writ of mandamus to compel Respondents United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, the United States Department of State, and the Consul General of the United States Embassy in Yerevan, Armenia (“Respondents”) to adjudicate a visa application. See (id.). On December 10, 2024, Petitioner filed Proof of Service on Respondents. See (ECF No. 7). To date, Respondents have not appeared. The docket reflects that there has been no activity in this action since December 10, 2024. Therefore, Petitioner is ordered to show cause why this case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. See Link v. Wabash R. Co.,

(1962) (courts have inherent power to dismiss a case sua sponte for lack of prosecution). Failure to file a response within fourteen (14) calendar days shall be deemed consent to dismissal. IT IS SO ORDERED.

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