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Imran v. Keisler

Southern District of IowaRobert W. PrattDecided October 11, 2007

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Agency USCIS Read by a model
Moreover, once Imran's FBI background check is completed, the representatives at CIS, with their extensive knowledge and experience, are in the best position to interpret the results and make determinations on Imran's application.
Form or filing N-400 (naturalization) Read by a model
On or about June 29, 2005, Imran filed his Form N-400 with the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("CIS").
What the suit asked for Naturalization hearing or remand (1447(b)) Read by a model
Imran requests that the Court assume jurisdiction over the case and naturalize him pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1447(b), or compel Defendants to adjudicate his Application.
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
Defendants' Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative to Remand (Clerk's No. 5) is DENIED in part and GRANTED in part.
Motion decided Motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction; Remand under 1447(b) Read by a model
Defendants, however, request that the Court dismiss this case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, or in the alternative, remand the case to the agency for adjudication of Imran's application once necessary background checks have been completed.
Whose motion The government's motion Read by a model
Defendants' Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative to Remand (Clerk's No. 5) is DENIED in part and GRANTED in part.
Disposition Remanded to the agency Sent back to the agency, with or without instructions. Read by a model
The Court ORDERS that this matter be remanded to the CIS with instructions to render its determination on Muhammad Imran's application as expeditiously and promptly as possible.
Prevailing party Government Read by a model
Accordingly, Defendants' motion to remand is GRANTED.
The delay claim Remanded to the agency Read by a model
The Court ORDERS that this matter be remanded to the CIS with instructions to render its determination on Muhammad Imran's application as expeditiously and promptly as possible.
Months pending 27.4 months from the application to the court's decision A section 1447(b) suit: these months run from the naturalization application. The statute's 120 days run from the interview, which they do not measure. Read by a model
On or about June 29, 2005, Imran filed his Form N-400 with the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("CIS").
Months since the naturalization interview 18.2 months from the interview (2006-04-05) Read by a model
On or about April 5, 2006, Imran interviewed with Immigration Officer Thomas Sankey, and successfully passed the English language and United States history and government tests.
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings None Read by a model
Nationality Pakistan Read by a model
Imran is a native and citizen of Pakistan.

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