Watson v. Immigration & Naturalization Service

OPINION AND FINAL ORDER

REBECCA BEACH SMITH, District Judge.

Petitioner John H. Watson (“Watson”), appearing pro se, has filed an application for a writ of habeas corpus, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. For the reasons stated herein, the court DISMISSES the application as moot.

I. Factual and Procedural History

Watson, a Guyanan national, was admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident in 1987. Although petitioner’s family members are citizens, petitioner never pursued that status. In 1989, petitioner was convicted for attempted grand larceny, for which he was sentenced to eighteen…