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Lukaszuk v. Haig

Northern District of IllinoisDecided September 21, 1981

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Agency Department of State Read by a model
American consuls in Canada may elect to process applications of aliens who do not otherwise qualify for stateside criteria processing at their discretion depending upon the workload at the consul.
Form or filing None named Read by a model
What the suit asked for Some other action Read by a model
He seeks a declaration that the regulations are unconstitutional and a writ of mandamus directing the Secretary to make stateside criteria processing available to all aliens who have been issued an approved preference petition in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1153 (a).
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
Accordingly, the Secretary’s motion for summary judgment is granted.
Motion decided Summary judgment Read by a model
This matter is presently before the Court on the Secretary’s motion for summary judgment pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 56.
Whose motion The government's motion Read by a model
This matter is presently before the Court on the Secretary’s motion for summary judgment pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 56.
Disposition Granted in the government's favor The principal motion was granted in full: summary judgment for either side, an injunction or TRO, a writ or order to act, fees. A motion to dismiss granted in full counts as Dismissed; a transfer is listed apart. Read by a model
Accordingly, the Secretary’s motion for summary judgment is granted.
Prevailing party Government Read by a model
Accordingly, the Secretary’s motion for summary judgment is granted.
The other claims Relief denied Read by a model
Accordingly, the Secretary’s motion for summary judgment is granted.
Months pending Not stated Read by a model
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings None Read by a model

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