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Robertson-Dewar v. Mukasey

Western District of TexasKathleen CardoneDecided February 25, 2009

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Agency USCIS Read by a model
However, on December 18, 2006, only three days after Petitioner's apprehension, the CIS issued a Decision denying the Application.
Form or filing N-600 (certificate of citizenship) Read by a model
On January 10, 1996, when Petitioner was fifteen years old, Petitioner's father submitted an "Application for Certificate of Citizenship" ("Application") on Petitioner's behalf.
What the suit asked for Decide the application Read by a model
Petitioner asks that this Court order Petitioner's Application to be processed and Petitioner to be declared a citizen nunc pro tunc.
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
For the reasons set forth herein, the Petition is hereby DIMISSED without prejudice.
Motion decided None Read by a model
Whose motion The court on its own Read by a model
In doing so, the Court notes that Respondents' arguments for why this Court lacks jurisdiction are misplaced, and that the instant case is dismissed for reasons not raised by Respondents.
Disposition Dismissed The case or every delay claim was dismissed for a reason other than mootness. Read by a model
the instant case is dismissed for reasons not raised by Respondents.
Prevailing party Government Read by a model
the instant case is dismissed for reasons not raised by Respondents.
The delay claim Dismissed Read by a model
For the reasons set forth herein, the Petition is hereby DIMISSED without prejudice.
The other claims Dismissed Read by a model
This Court lacks jurisdiction to consider Petitioner's equitable estoppel claim.
Months pending 151.6 months from the application to the suit; 157.5 months from the application to the court's decision Read by a model
On January 10, 1996, when Petitioner was fifteen years old, Petitioner's father submitted an "Application for Certificate of Citizenship" ("Application") on Petitioner's behalf.
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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