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In Re Naturalization Filed on Behalf of Mendiola

Southern District of New YorkSweetDecided November 24, 1986

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Agency Not recorded Read by a model
Form or filing N-400 (naturalization) Read by a model
Carmelita Mendiola ("Mendiola"), has petitioned this court for the naturalization of her son, John Alfred, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1433(a).
What the suit asked for Some other action Read by a model
Mendiola filed an Order to Show Cause for a Writ of Mandamus directing the Immigration and Naturalization Service ("the Service") to accept her petition for the naturalization of her son under 8 U.S.C. § 1433(a)
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
For the reasons set forth below, the petition is granted and John Alfred Mendiola will be naturalized at the term of the court to be held on November 12, 1986.
Motion decided None Read by a model
Whose motion The plaintiff's motion Read by a model
At the November 7 hearing Mendiola sought to have her petition granted over the opposition of the Service
Disposition Granted in the applicant'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 reasons set forth below, the petition is granted and John Alfred Mendiola will be naturalized at the term of the court to be held on November 12, 1986.
Prevailing party Applicant Read by a model
For the reasons set forth below, the petition is granted and John Alfred Mendiola will be naturalized at the term of the court to be held on November 12, 1986.
The delay claim Relief ordered Read by a model
For the reasons set forth below, the petition is granted and John Alfred Mendiola will be naturalized at the term of the court to be held on November 12, 1986.
Months pending 1.3 months from the application to the court's decision Read by a model
As the petition was filed on October 14, the INS hearing would not take place until November 14, one day before her son's birthday.
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings None Read by a model

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