
Nathaniel C. Chukwurah
Examiner (ID: 11963, Phone: (571)272-4457 , Office: P/3721 )
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| Art Unit(s) | 3721, 3731 |
| Total Applications | 2396 |
| Issued Applications | 1945 |
| Pending Applications | 142 |
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