A federal judge in the Northern District of California has issued a ruling that requires the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process the I-485 and I-765 applications of certain plaintiffs within 30 days. This decision comes as part of a lawsuit challenging the holds imposed by USCIS under memos PM-602-0192 and PM-602-0194. The judge found that the plaintiffs had a strong likelihood of success on six different legal grounds, marking a significant first victory against the hold.
Key Details:
- Judge: Van Keulen
- Deadline for USCIS: 30 days to process applications
- Number of causes of action: 6
- Time from preliminary injunction motion to order: 48 days
This ruling is expected to positively impact the affected immigrants by expediting their application processes. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @RedEagleLaw