Raufi

ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO DISMISS

Defendants move to dismiss the mandamus complaint filed by Plaintiff. Plaintiff opposes the dismissal of the complaint. Pursuant to Local Rule 7.1(d)(1), this matter is appropriate for decision without oral argument. For the reasons set forth below, the motion to dismiss is granted. The Clerk of Court is instructed to close the file.

BACKGROUND

On December 21, 2005 Plaintiff Khaliq Abdul Raufi (“Raufi”) commenced this action to compel Defendants to process his application for naturalization. Plaintiff entered the Untied States on April 16, 1992 and was granted asylum in 1995. (Comply 5). He became a Lawful Permanent Resident (“LPR”) and applied for naturalization on July 20, 2004. Raufi attended his naturalization interview in San Diego on March 3, 2005. (ComplJ 8). At that time Plaintiff was informed that he passed the U.S. citizenship examination “but that his application was still pending, waiting for the completion of security background checks.” (Comply 9).

Because of Plaintiffs language abilities he had several employment offers, contingent on the receipt of U.S. citizenship. Plaintiff, through counsel, or through U.S. Congressional…