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Yousefifar v. U.S. Department of State

Southern District of GeorgiaLisa G. WoodDecided June 30, 2025No. 4:24-cv-00109

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Agency Department of State Read by a model
Since February 2023, the Frankfurt Consulate has repeatedly confirmed that Plaintiff remains in administrative processing, where his visa petition has remained for more than fifteen months.
Form or filing 221(g) (consular refusal); DS-160 (nonimmigrant visa) Read by a model
On February 13, 2023, Plaintiff attended the interview for his L-1A visa at the Frankfurt Embassy.
What the suit asked for Finish 221(g) processing Read by a model
As a result, Plaintiff seeks judicial review under APA § 706 to compel Defendants to comply with the duties imposed by the INA and regulations to issue a decision on his visa.
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
Defendants’ motion to dismiss, construed as a motion for summary judgment, dkt. no. 4, is GRANTED.
Motion decided Summary judgment Read by a model
For these reasons, Defendants’ motion to dismiss, construed as a motion for summary judgment, dkt. no. 4, is GRANTED.
Whose motion The government's motion Read by a model
Defendants’ motion to dismiss, construed as a motion for summary judgment, dkt. no. 4, is GRANTED.
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
For these reasons, Defendants’ motion to dismiss, construed as a motion for summary judgment, dkt. no. 4, is GRANTED.
Prevailing party Government Read by a model
the Clerk is DIRECTED to enter judgment in favor of Defendants and close this case.
The delay claim Relief denied Read by a model
For these reasons, Defendants’ motion to dismiss, construed as a motion for summary judgment, dkt. no. 4, is GRANTED.
Months pending 15.7 months from the application to the suit; 28.5 months from the application to the court's decision Read by a model
On February 13, 2023, Plaintiff attended the interview for his L-1A visa at the Frankfurt Embassy.
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings Consular nonreviewability rejected; No duty to re-adjudicate a 221(g) refusal Read by a model
The Court concludes that the doctrine of consular nonreviewability is inapplicable at this stage and the Court has authority to proceed.
Nationality Iran Read by a model
Plaintiff, Dr. Ramin Yousefifar, is a citizen of both Iran and Germany.

How the case ended

Docket
No. 4:24-cv-00109
Filed
June 4, 2024
Ended
June 30, 2025
Suit's filing to its end
391 days
How it ended
Dismissed on jurisdiction or the merits
From the record
idb disp 17 (judgment: other), judgment for defendant

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