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Case TitleCGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC. v. U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGATION SERVICES
DistrictEastern District of Pennsylvania
CityPhiladelphia
Case Number2:2021cv04529
Date Filed2021-10-15
Date Closed2022-06-09
JudgeHONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG
PlaintiffCGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Case DescriptionCGFNS International submitted a FOIA request to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for records concerning an application for a Form I-905. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request but denied it because it pertained to a specific person, citing Exemption 6 (invasion of privacy). CGFNS International filed an administrative appeal but after hearing nothing further from the agency, CGFNS International filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantU.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGATION SERVICES
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2021-10-151COMPLAINT FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGATION SERVICES ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number APAEDC-15480359.), filed by CGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC..(RALEIGH, KENNETH) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
2021-10-152NOTICE by CGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC. re 1 Complaint (Attorney) CIVIL COVER SHEET (RALEIGH, KENNETH) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
2021-10-153NOTICE by CGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC. Corporate Disclosure Form (RALEIGH, KENNETH) (Entered: 10/15/2021)
2021-10-15Attorneys are required by local rule to complete and file both a Civil Cover Sheet and a Designation Form. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to file Designation Form in this case using the Exhibit docket event. (nd, ) (Entered: 10/16/2021)
2021-10-15Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by CGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC. *FOR PDF SEE DOC. 3 * (lisad, ) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
2021-10-18Summons Issued as to U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGATION SERVICES, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General E-MAILED To: COUNSEL on 10/18/21. SUMMON AS TO AUSA E-MAILED ON 10/18/21. (bw, ) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
2021-10-18FOIA Summons Issued as to U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGATION SERVICES, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General Forwarded To: EMAILED TO PLAINTIFFS COUNSEL on 10/18/2021. (sg, ) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
2021-10-184EXHIBIT DESIGNATION FORM by CGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC... (RALEIGH, KENNETH) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
2021-10-185MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of Carl W. Hampe ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number APAEDC-15483756.) filed by CGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC..Certificate of Service.(RALEIGH, KENNETH) (Entered: 10/18/2021)
2021-10-20612(b) PROCEDURAL ORDER (sl, ) (Entered: 10/20/2021)
2021-10-207ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE FOR CARL WALTER HAMPE IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 10/20/2021.10/21/2021 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg, ) (Entered: 10/21/2021)
2021-10-268Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint on behalf of the United States Attorney (only). (sg, ) (Entered: 10/26/2021)
2021-10-279EXHIBIT to COMPLAINT [Doc. 1] by CGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC... (RALEIGH, KENNETH) (Entered: 10/27/2021)
2021-11-0310CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by CGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC. re 1 Complaint (Attorney) on U.S. Attorney General (RALEIGH, KENNETH) (Entered: 11/03/2021)
2021-11-0311CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by CGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC. re 1 Complaint (Attorney) on U.S. Attorney for EDPA (RALEIGH, KENNETH) (Entered: 11/03/2021)
2021-11-0312CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by CGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC. re 11 Certificate of Service on USCIS (RALEIGH, KENNETH) (Entered: 11/03/2021)
2021-11-1613STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO PLAINTIFFS COMPLAINT IS EXTENDED AN ADDITIONAL THIRTY (30) DAYS, UNTIL DECEMBER 20, 2021.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 11/16/2021. 11/17/2021 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg, ) (Entered: 11/17/2021)
2021-12-2014ANSWER to Complaint with Affirmative Defenses, Certificate of Service by U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGATION SERVICES.(KOOB, PAUL) (Entered: 12/20/2021)
2022-01-0515NOTICE of Hearing: INITIAL PRETRIAL TELEPHONE CONFERENCE SET FOR 2/15/2022 AT 2:00 PM BEFORE HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG. COUNSEL SHOULD DIAL IN AS DIRECTED IN THE NOTICE. ENTERED 1/5/2022 AND COPIES E-MAILED. (sl, ) (Entered: 01/05/2022)
2022-02-0416Joint MOTION to Continue Initial Pretrial Conference filed by CGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC...(RALEIGH, KENNETH) (Entered: 02/04/2022)
2022-02-0817ORDER THAT THE JOINT MOTION TO CONTINUE INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE IS GRANTED. THE INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE IS RESCHEDULED FOR 3/22/22 AT 10:00 A.M.; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 2/8/22. 2/8/22 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) (Entered: 02/08/2022)
2022-03-2118NOTICE of Hearing: INITIAL PRETRIAL TELEPHONE CONFERENCE RESCHEDULED FOR 3/29/2022 AT 2:30 PM BEFORE HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG. COUNSEL SHOULD DIAL IN AS DIRECTED IN THE NOTICE. ENTERED 3/21/2022 AND E-MAILED. (sl) (Entered: 03/21/2022)
2022-03-2519Joint Rule 26(F) Conference Report by CGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC..(RALEIGH, KENNETH) Modified on 3/28/2022 (lisad, ). (Entered: 03/25/2022)
2022-03-3020Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG Pretrial/ RULE 16 Conference held on 3/29/22. (JL) (Entered: 03/30/2022)
2022-04-2521ORDER THAT THIS CASE IS REFERRED TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE DAVID R. STRAWBRIDGE FOR SETTLEMENT PURPOSES. ALL FACT DISCOVERY SHALL BE COMPLETED BY 9/26/22. ALL MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND DAUBERT MOTIONS ARE DUE BY 10/26/22; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 4/25/22. 4/25/22 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) Modified on 4/26/2022 (lisad, ). (Entered: 04/25/2022)
2022-04-2822NOTICE of Appearance by PETER CARR on behalf of U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGATION SERVICES with Certificate of Service(CARR, PETER) (Entered: 04/28/2022)
2022-04-2823NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by PAUL J. KOOB on behalf of U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGATION SERVICES(KOOB, PAUL) (Entered: 04/28/2022)
2022-06-0124NOTICE of Hearing: TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR 6/9/2022 03:30 PM BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE DAVID R. STRAWBRIDGE. SEE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR DIAL IN INFORMATION.(dp) (Entered: 06/01/2022)
2022-06-0925NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by CGFNS INTERNATIONAL, INC. As To USCIS(RALEIGH, KENNETH) (Entered: 06/09/2022)
2022-06-0926ORDER THAT UPON CONSIDERATION OF THE PARTIES JOINT STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL, THIS CASE IS DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. THIS CASE IS MARKED CLOSED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE MITCHELL S. GOLDBERG ON 6/9/2022. 6/9/2022 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg) (Entered: 06/09/2022)
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