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Sok v. Mayorkas

Western District of WashingtonRichard A. JonesDecided September 13, 2023No. 2:22-cv-01195

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Agency EOIR Read by a model
Plaintiff Samnang Sok challenges the Board of Immigration Appeals’ (“BIA”) 23 decision to affirm the denial of her Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (“Petition”).
Form or filing I-130 (relative petition) Read by a model
her Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (“Petition”).
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 20 reasons below, the Court GRANTS Defendants’ motion and DENIES Plaintiff’s motion.
Motion decided Summary judgment Read by a model
Before the Court are the motions for summary judgment filed by Plaintiff 19 Samnang Sok and the Federal Defendants (“Defendants”).
Whose motion Cross-motions Read by a model
Before the Court are the motions for summary judgment filed by Plaintiff 19 Samnang Sok and the Federal Defendants (“Defendants”).
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
the Court GRANTS Defendants’ Motion for 15 Summary Judgment and DENIES Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment.
Prevailing party Government Read by a model
the Court GRANTS Defendants’ Motion for 15 Summary Judgment and DENIES Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment.
The other claims Relief denied Read by a model
For the reasons stated above, the Court GRANTS Defendants’ Motion for 15 Summary Judgment and DENIES Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment.
Months pending 114 months from the application to the court's decision Read by a model
Sok filed the Petition at issue here in March of 2014.
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings None Read by a model
I-130 category Family preference Read by a model
to qualify for classification as a child of a LPR 7 under INA § 203(a)(2)(A).

How the case ended

Docket
No. 2:22-cv-01195
Filed
August 27, 2022
Ended
September 13, 2023
Suit's filing to its end
382 days
How it ended
Dismissed, ground not recorded
From the record
idb disp 14 (dismissed: other)

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