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Kokeh v. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Southern District of IowaStephanie Marie RoseDecided June 25, 2026No. 4:25-cv-00062

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What the decision decided

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Agency USCIS Read by a model
Plaintiffs Justin and Victoria Kokeh filed a complaint seeking an order compelling Defendant United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) to adjudicate their N- 400 Applications for Naturalization.
Form or filing N-400 (naturalization) Read by a model
In early 2020, the Kokehs filed N-400 Applications for Naturalization.
What the suit asked for Naturalization hearing or remand (1447(b)) Read by a model
The Kokehs now move for summary judgment and ask the Court to set the matter for a naturalization hearing.
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
For the reasons stated above, Defendants’ motion to remand is GRANTED.
Motion decided Remand under 1447(b); Summary judgment Read by a model
For the reasons stated above, Defendants’ motion to remand is GRANTED. [ECF No. 41]. The Kokehs’ motion for summary judgment is DENIED as MOOT. [ECF No. 42].
Whose motion Cross-motions Read by a model
The Kokehs now move for summary judgment and ask the Court to set the matter for a naturalization hearing. [ECF No. 42] (sealed). Defendants resist and move to remand the matter to USCIS.
Disposition Remanded to the agency Sent back to the agency, with or without instructions. Read by a model
For the reasons stated above, Defendants’ motion to remand is GRANTED.
Prevailing party Applicant Read by a model
USCIS is ordered to adjudicate the Kokeh’s N-400 Applications for Naturalization within 30 days.
The delay claim Remanded to the agency Read by a model
For the reasons stated above, Defendants’ motion to remand is GRANTED.
Months pending 71.8 months from the application to the court's decision A section 1447(b) suit: these months run from the naturalization application. The statute's 120 days run from the interview, which they do not measure. Read by a model
In early 2020, the Kokehs filed N-400 Applications for Naturalization.
Months since the naturalization interview 70.3 months from the interview (2020-08) Read by a model
USCIS conducted naturalization interviews of the Kokehs in August and October 2020.
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings None Read by a model
Nationality Liberia Read by a model
The Kokehs are natives of Liberia.

How the case ended

Docket
No. 4:25-cv-00062
Filed
February 20, 2025
Ended
August 7, 2026
Suit's filing to its end
533 days
How it ended
Ended, outcome not recorded
From the record
terminated; no disposition recorded

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