HOLOVCHAK et al v. CUCCINELLI et al
| ABHISHEK MODI, VEERA VENKATA CHANDU, KANISHKA MALIK, PLINIO RODRIGUES CALENZO, RAGNEEL BIJJULA, SRAVANTHI MARELLA, DHARANIPRIYA BEENEEDI, MAHESWARI ARUNACHALAM, SANJIV AGARWAL, BERNARD UCHOA CAVALCANT VASCONCELOS, BHAVESH VAKIL, PRAHLAD PUROHIT, NATALIA HOLOVCHAK, PUNEET GARG and KARAN KAUSHIK |
| DIRECTOR, NATIONAL VISA CENTER, SARAH KENDALL, SENIOR OFFICIAL PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR, KENNETH T. CUCCINELLI, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM OFFICE and KENNETH T. CUCCINELLI, II |
| 1:2020cv02257 |
| August 17, 2020 |
| US District Court for the District of Columbia |
| Carl J Nichols |
| Immigration: Other Immigration Actions |
| 05 U.S.C. § 070 |
| None |
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| Filing 30 NOTICE of Appearance by Brenda A Gonzalez on behalf of KENNETH T. CUCCINELLI, II, IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM OFFICE, SARAH KENDALL, SENIOR OFFICIAL PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (Gonzalez, Brenda) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Tony Galati on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Galati, Matthew) |
| Filing 28 NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by All Plaintiffs. Case related to Case No. 20-1133. (Banias, Bradley) (Main Document 28 replaced on 8/18/2020) (zeg). |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority Relevant to Defendant's Pending Rule 12(b)(6) Motion by SANJIV AGARWAL, MAHESWARI ARUNACHALAM, DHARANIPRIYA BEENEEDI, RAGNEEL BIJJULA, PLINIO RODRIGUES CALENZO, VEERA VENKATA CHANDU, PUNEET GARG, KARAN KAUSHIK, KANISHKA MALIK, SRAVANTHI MARELLA, ABHISHEK MODI, PRAHLAD PUROHIT, BHAVESH VAKIL re #24 Order Transferring Case,, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Raju v. Cuccinelli, #2 Exhibit B: Wurtz v. USCIS)(Banias, Bradley) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Bruce Banias on behalf of SANJIV AGARWAL, MAHESWARI ARUNACHALAM, DHARANIPRIYA BEENEEDI, RAGNEEL BIJJULA, PLINIO RODRIGUES CALENZO, VEERA VENKATA CHANDU, PUNEET GARG, KARAN KAUSHIK, KANISHKA MALIK, SRAVANTHI MARELLA, ABHISHEK MODI, PRAHLAD PUROHIT, BHAVESH VAKIL (Banias, Bradley) |
| Filing 25 Case transferred in from District of Pennsylvania Eastern; Case Number 2:20-cv-00210. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. |
Filing 24
ORDERED THAT PLAINTIFF'S HOLOVCHAK AND VASCONCELO'S CLAIMS ARE DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE BECAUSE THEY ARE MOOT. DEFENDANT NATIONAL VISA CENTER IS DISMISSED AS A PARTY TO THIS ACTION. DEFENDANTS' MOTION IS GRANTED WITH RESPECT TO TRANSFER TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THIS CASE IS TRANSFERRED TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR ALL PURPOSES. THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL CLOSE THE CASE IN THIS DISTRICT. ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 8/6/2020. 8/6/2020 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.]
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| Filing 23 MEMORANDUM AND/OR OPINION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 8/6/2020. 8/6/2020 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
| Filing 22 Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE KAREN S. MARSTON. A Pretrial Conference was held on 7/27/20. (fdc) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
| Filing 21 RESPONSE in Opposition re #19 MOTION to Sever filed by SANJIV AGARWAL, PLINIO RODRIGUES CALENZO, NATALIA HOLOVCHAK, KARAN KAUSHIK, KANISHKA MALIK, PRAHLAD PUROHIT, BERNARD UCHOA CAVALCANT VASCONCELOS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Current Processing Times, #2 Exhibit B: EB5fast.com Marketing Materials)(BANIAS, BRADLEY) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
| Filing 20 REPLY to Response to Motion re #15 MOTION to Expedite Discovery filed by SANJIV AGARWAL, PLINIO RODRIGUES CALENZO, NATALIA HOLOVCHAK, KARAN KAUSHIK, KANISHKA MALIK, PRAHLAD PUROHIT, BERNARD UCHOA CAVALCANT VASCONCELOS. (BANIAS, BRADLEY) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
| Filing 19 MOTION to Sever filed by KENNETH T. CUCCINELLI, Director, National Visa Center, IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM OFFICE, SARAH KENDALL, SENIOR OFFICIAL PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.Memorandum of Law in Support, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(ST. JOSEPH, ANTHONY) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
| Filing 18 Response in Opposition to #15 Plaintiffs Motion For Discovery Pursuant to FRCP 26(d) by KENNETH T. CUCCINELLI, Director, National Visa Center, IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM OFFICE, SARAH KENDALL, SENIOR OFFICIAL PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES. (ST. JOSEPH, ANTHONY) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
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Filing 17
ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFFS' FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT #14 IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 6/30/20. 6/30/20 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.]
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| Filing 16 RESPONSE in Opposition re #14 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint,, #12 Amended Complaint, filed by SANJIV AGARWAL, PLINIO RODRIGUES CALENZO, NATALIA HOLOVCHAK, KARAN KAUSHIK, KANISHKA MALIK, PRAHLAD PUROHIT, BERNARD UCHOA CAVALCANT VASCONCELOS. (BANIAS, BRADLEY) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
| Filing 15 Memorandum in support of Plffs Motion for leave to serve expedited discovery Discovery filed by SANJIV AGARWAL, PLINIO RODRIGUES CALENZO, NATALIA HOLOVCHAK, KARAN KAUSHIK, KANISHKA MALIK, PRAHLAD PUROHIT, BERNARD UCHOA CAVALCANT VASCONCELOS.Memorandum. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum)(BANIAS, BRADLEY) Modified on 7/6/2020 (lvj, ). Modified on 7/6/2020 (lvj, ). Modified on 7/6/2020 (lvj, ). [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
| Filing 14 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint,, #12 Amended Complaint, filed by KENNETH T. CUCCINELLI, Director, National Visa Center, IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM OFFICE, SARAH KENDALL, SENIOR OFFICIAL PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.Memorandum, Certifcate of Service.(ST. JOSEPH, ANTHONY) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
| Summons Issued as to Director, National Visa Center. Forwarded To: BRADLEY B. BANIAS on 6/23/20 (fdc, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
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Filing 13
ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' #10 MOTION TO DISMISS IS DENIED AS MOOT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 6/11/20.6/11/20 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.]
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| Filing 12 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants All Defendants., filed by PRAHLAD PUROHIT, BERNARD UCHOA CAVALCANT VASCONCELOS, NATALIA HOLOVCHAK, SANJIV AGARWAL, KANISHKA MALIK, KARAN KAUSHIK, PLINIO RODRIGUES CALENZO, Director, National Visa Center.(BANIAS, BRADLEY) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
| Filing 11 Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE KAREN S. MARSTON. A Pretrial Conference was held on 6/9/20. (fdc) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
| Filing 10 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Certificate of Service filed by KENNETH T. CUCCINELLI, IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM OFFICE, SARAH KENDALL, SENIOR OFFICIAL PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C)(ST. JOSEPH, ANTHONY) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
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Filing 9
ORDER THAT A TELEPHONIC PRETRIAL CONFERENCE IS SET FOR 6/9/20 AT 11:00 AM BEFORE HONORABLE KAREN S. MARSTON. SIGNED BY HONORABLE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 5/20/20. 5/20/20 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.]
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Filing 8
ORDER THAT THE DEFENDANTS SHALL FILE A RESPONSIVE PLEADING BY MAY 20, 2020. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT THE PRETRIAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULED COR APRIL 22, 2020 IS CANCELLED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 3/23/20. 3/23/20 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.]
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Filing 7
ORDER THAT PARTIES APPEAR FOR A PRETRIAL CONFERENCE PURSUANT TO F.R.C.P. 16(a) ON 4/22/2020 AT 2:00 P.M., CHAMBERS ROOM NO. 5118, U.S. COURTHOUSE, 601 MARKET STREET, PHILA., PA 19106, ETC. SIGNED BY HONORABLE KAREN S. MARSTON ON 3/3/20. 3/5/20 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(kw, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.]
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Filing 6
ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS' #4 MOTION FOR THE PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF BRADLEY B. BANIAS, ESQ. IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE CHAD F. KENNEY ON 3/2/20.3/2/20 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED. ECF APPLICATION MAILED TO BANIAS. (fdc) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.]
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Filing 5
ORDER THAT THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED FROM HONORABLE CHAD F. KENNEY TO HONORABLE KAREN S. MARSTON FOR ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. SIGNED BY CLERK OF COURT KATE BARKMAN, CLERK OF COURT ON 03/02/2020. 03/02/2020 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(nd, )[Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.]
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| Filing 4 First MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Bradley B. Banias ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-14139571.) filed by SANJIV AGARWAL, MAHESWARI ARUNACHALAM, DHARANIPRIYA BEENEEDI, RAGNEEL BIJJULA, PLINIO RODRIGUES CALENZO, VEERA VENKATA CHANDU, PUNEET GARG, NATALIA HOLOVCHAK, KARAN KAUSHIK, KANISHKA MALIK, SRAVANTHI MARELLA, ABHISHEK MODI, PRAHLAD PUROHIT, BHAVESH VAKIL, BERNARD UCHOA CAVALCANT VASCONCELOS..(GALATI, MATTHEW) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
| Filing 3 NOTICE of Appearance by ANTHONY ST. JOSEPH on behalf of KENNETH T. CUCCINELLI, IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM OFFICE, SARAH KENDALL, SENIOR OFFICIAL PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES with Certificate of Service(ST. JOSEPH, ANTHONY) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
| Filing 2 Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint on behalf of the United States Attorney (only). (fdc, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against KENNETH T. CUCCINELLI, IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM OFFICE, SARAH KENDALL, SENIOR OFFICIAL PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number PPE209673.), filed by VEERA VENKATA CHANDU, PRAHLAD PUROHIT, BERNARD UCHOA CAVALCANT VASCONCELOS, RAGNEEL BIJJULA, NATALIA HOLOVCHAK, SRAVANTHI MARELLA, PUNEET GARG, ABHISHEK MODI, SANJIV AGARWAL, KANISHKA MALIK, KARAN KAUSHIK, DHARANIPRIYA BEENEEDI, PLINIO RODRIGUES CALENZO, MAHESWARI ARUNACHALAM, BHAVESH VAKIL.(bw, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
| 6 Summons Issued as to KENNETH T. CUCCINELLI, IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM OFFICE, SARAH KENDALL, SENIOR OFFICIAL PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General Forwarded To: COUNSEL. 1 SUMMONS ISSUED TO AUSA on 1/15/2020 (bw, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 8/17/2020.] |
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