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D'Ambrosio v. Scott

District of VermontGeoffrey W. CrawfordDecided May 23, 2025No. 2:25-cv-00468

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Agency USCIS Read by a model
When Mr. D’ Ambrosio first filed his Complaint in this court, he sought a writ of mandamus compelling USCIS to adjudicate his I-360 and I-485 petitions, alleging unreasonable delay.
Form or filing I-360 (special immigrant petition); I-485 (adjustment of status) Read by a model
When Mr. D’ Ambrosio first filed his Complaint in this court, he sought a writ of mandamus compelling USCIS to adjudicate his I-360 and I-485 petitions, alleging unreasonable delay.
What the suit asked for Decide the application Read by a model
When Mr. D’ Ambrosio first filed his Complaint in this court, he sought a writ of mandamus compelling USCIS to adjudicate his I-360 and I-485 petitions, alleging unreasonable delay.
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION
Motion decided Preliminary injunction or TRO Read by a model
Because the Government has appeared and filed an opposition to the request for injunctive relief, the court treats Petitioner’s two motions (Docs. 5 and 21) as motions for a preliminary injunction.
Whose motion The plaintiff's motion Read by a model
Petitioner David D’ Ambrosio seeks a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction barring his removal from the United States.
Disposition Denied in the government's favor The principal motion was denied in full: a motion to dismiss denied so the case goes on, or relief denied on the merits. Read by a model
the court DENIES the Motion for a Preliminary Injunction.
Prevailing party Government Read by a model
the court DENIES the Motion for a Preliminary Injunction.
The delay claim Relief denied Read by a model
Having concluded that it likely has no jurisdiction to hear Mr, D’Ambrosio’s claims for relief, the court DENIES the Motion for a Preliminary Injunction.
The other claims Relief denied Read by a model
Having concluded that it likely has no jurisdiction to hear Mr, D’Ambrosio’s claims for relief, the court DENIES the Motion for a Preliminary Injunction.
Months pending Not stated at filing The agency acted before this decision, so the months up to the decision are not a delay and are not shown. Read by a model
On March 12, 2025, Mr. D’Ambrosio filed two forms with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service:
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings Section 1252(a)(2)(B) bar applied; Held moot Read by a model
Granting Mr. D’Ambrosio the relief he seeks would require the court to pass on the propriety of the I-485 denial, something this court cannot do.
Nationality Italy Read by a model
Petitioner David D’ Ambrosio is an Italian citizen

Other orders in this case

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DecisionDecidedJudgeDisposition
D'Ambrosio v. Scott May 9, 2025 Geoffrey W. Crawford Granted in the applicant's favor
D'Ambrosio v. ScottThis decisionThe case's latest decision: its outcome is the one counted May 23, 2025 Geoffrey W. Crawford Denied in the government's favor

How the case ended

Docket
No. 2:25-cv-00468
Filed
May 2, 2025
Ended
June 20, 2025
Suit's filing to its end
49 days
How it ended
Ended once the agency acted
From the record
voluntary dismissal 2025-06-20

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