The government moved to dismiss, citing consular nonreviewability—a doctrine shielding visa decisions from judicial oversight—and sovereign immunity. Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui rejected both arguments in a September 5, 2025, order. He ruled that a § 221(g) notation is not a final decision, as State Department guidance promises re-adjudication once processing concludes. Consular nonreviewability therefore does not apply.…continue reading …
