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Onafeko v. United States Department of Homeland Security

District of ColumbiaChristopher R. CooperDecided May 28, 2020

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Agency USCIS Read by a model
In denying Onafeko’s applications for employment authorization, USCIS invoked a set of regulations promulgated under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Form or filing I-765 (EAD) Read by a model
Onafeko then filed three successive applications for employment authorization (Form I- 765) at various points in 2018, each of which was denied by USCIS.
What the suit asked for Not recorded Read by a model
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
For the foregoing reasons, the Court will grant summary judgment to the agency, deny Onafeko’s motion for summary judgment, and close the case.
Motion decided Summary judgment Read by a model
Before the Court are cross-motions for summary judgment and portions of the administrative record.
Whose motion Cross-motions Read by a model
The Government moved to dismiss, and Onafeko filed a response which included a demand for summary judgment in his favor.
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 the foregoing reasons, the Court will grant summary judgment to the agency, deny Onafeko’s motion for summary judgment, and close the case.
Prevailing party Government Read by a model
For the foregoing reasons, the Court will grant summary judgment to the agency, deny Onafeko’s motion for summary judgment, and close the case.
The other claims Relief denied Read by a model
For the foregoing reasons, the Court will grant summary judgment to the agency, deny Onafeko’s motion for summary judgment, and close the case.
Months pending 20.9 months from the application to the court's decision Read by a model
Onafeko subsequently filed his first two applications for employment authorization on August 31, 2018 and November 18, 2018.
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings None Read by a model
Nationality United Kingdom Read by a model
David Onafeko, a British citizen seeking asylum in the United States

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Supreme Court and D.C. Circuit authority

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