Rivas v Napolitano, 677 F.3d 849, 850-851 (9th Cir. Apr. 25, 2012) (Federal courts are generally without power to review the actions of consular officials. Li Hing of Hong Kong, Inc. v. Levin, 800 F.3d 970, 971 (9th Cir. 1986). However, at least two exceptions to this rule exist. First, a court has jurisdiction to review a consular official's actions when [the] suit challenges the authority of the consul to take or fail to take an action as opposed to a decision within the consul's discretion. Patel v. Reno, 134 F.3d 929, 931-32 (9th Cir. 1997). Second, the court has jurisdiction to review a consular official's actions when the government denies a visa without a facially legitimate and bona fide reason. Bustamante v. Mukasey, 531 F.3d 1059, 1060 (9th Cir. 2008).).

 

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