Opinion
Civil Action 7:24-cv-44-WLS
07-05-2024
ORDER
HONORABLE W. LOUIS SANDS UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Pursuant to this Court's authority to remand a N-400 application for naturalization to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") under Immigration and Nationality Act section 336(b). 8 U.S.C. § 1447(b). this case is hereby remanded.
Upon remand, USCIS will adjudicate Plaintiff s N-400 application for naturalization within 120 days from the issuance of this Order. "Adjudication” is limited to the pending N-400. and in the event of a negative decision on Plaintiffs N-400. does not include any decisions on any subsequent appeals pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 336.2. Should USCIS not adjudicate Plaintiffs N-400 within 120 days, Plaintiff may move to reopen the litigation.
Each side will bear its own fees and costs, including any attorney's fees, incurred during both the administrative and judicial phases of this matter.
SO ORDERED.