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Edwin Ayala Perez
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I-765 Approved After 144 Days — Sharing for Anyone Still Waiting 🎉
Wanted to share a bit of good news for others in the queue. My I-765 (Category C09) was approved on Jul 15, 2026, 144 days after filing. Still waiting on a decision for my I-485. One lesson learned: my previous EAD (Category C14) expired, and since this new one was a different category rather than a straightforward renewal, I filed 2 months before expiration thinking that would be enough — it wasn’t. I ended up with a 3-month gap where I couldn’t legally work while waiting on the new one. If your category is changing or you’re not 100% sure it counts as a simple renewal, file even earlier than you think you need to, so you don’t get caught in that gap. To everyone still waiting — I know the not-knowing is the hardest part. The gap between biometrics and any movement can feel endless, and it’s easy to start reading into every processing time update. But cases do move, even when the timeline looks quiet for months at a time. Keep your documents ready, keep checking your case status, and hang in there.

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Special immigrant juveniles, religious workers, etc

Total Days: 791 days
Case
2024-05-16
Today
I-765
145 Days
I-485
791 Days
California Service Center: I-765 National Benefits Center: I-485
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Dec 2021
10h
No Update on Vawa and 485
Hi everyone, I’m looking to see if anyone has had a similar experience. I filed my VAWA (I-360 & 485) in December 2021, and I still haven’t received any update on my case. My Prima Facie Determination expired on July 1, 2026. In the past, USCIS always sent me a new Prima Facie 1–2 weeks before the current one expired. However, this time I haven’t received anything. I checked with my attorney, and they confirmed that they have not received a new Prima Facie notice either. My attorney and my congresswoman’s office both submitted inquiries to USCIS over 2–3 months ago, but there has been no response. Every time I call Attorney and Congresswoman , they just tell me to keep waiting, and I haven’t been able to get any meaningful information. Has anyone with a similar December 2021 receipt date experienced a delay in receiving their renewed Prima Facie? If so: * Did you eventually receive it? * How long did it take after your previous Prima Facie expired? * Did you have to take any additional steps? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience. Thank you in advance. #Vawa
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My VAWA was denied due to not appearing to the biometrics twice because of USCIS error either me or my lawyer was not notified. Motion and I485 is pending any recommendation will be appreciative.
My Form I-360 (VAWA) was denied because USCIS stated that I failed to appear for two biometrics appointments. However, neither my attorney nor I received notice of one of those appointments due to what we believe was a USCIS error. I did attend a later biometrics appointment when I received notice. My attorney has filed a Form I-290B Motion to Reconsider/Reopen, which is currently pending. Meanwhile, my Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) still shows as pending. Given these circumstances, what would you recommend as the best course of action while the motion is pending? I’m also married to a different person now because my layers said after they put Motion i290B I can marry and apply thru marriage but I feel like my case is very complicated I need experts who can assist me Please🙏
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