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Williams v. Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Middle District of FloridaCharlene Vanessa Edwards HoneywellDecided February 27, 2013

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Agency USCIS Read by a model
On February 23, 2012, USCIS denied Plaintiffs 1-485 Application to adjust her status.
Form or filing I-130 (relative petition); I-485 (adjustment of status) Read by a model
On May 26, 2010, Plaintiff moved to reopen the 1-130 and 1-485 that Williams filed on her behalf.
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
Defendants’ Cross Motion for summary judgment (Doc. 14) is GRANTED.
Motion decided Summary judgment Read by a model
Defendants’ Cross Motion for summary judgment (Doc. 14) is GRANTED.
Whose motion Cross-motions Read by a model
Plaintiff Raquel Pascoal Williams’ Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. 9) is DENIED. 2. Defendants’ Cross Motion for summary judgment (Doc. 14) is GRANTED.
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
Defendants’ Cross Motion for summary judgment (Doc. 14) is GRANTED.
Prevailing party Government Read by a model
Defendants are entitled to a judgment in their favor as a matter of law.
The other claims Relief denied Read by a model
Defendants are entitled to a judgment in their favor as a matter of law.
Months pending 6.2 months from the application to the agency's action Read by a model
On February 23, 2012, USCIS denied Plaintiffs 1-485 Application to adjust her status.
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings None Read by a model
Nationality Brazil Read by a model
Plaintiff is a Brazilian citizen residing in Orlando, Florida.
I-130 category Immediate relative Read by a model
On January 11, 2002, Plaintiff married Derek Williams (“Williams”), a U.S. citizen.

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