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FINALLY
Religious worker here.
Finally, after so many years, my case has been approved. From visa retrogression to the travel ban, this journey has been one obstacle after another.
If you're affected by the travel ban, do everything legally possible to bring attention to your case. I tried everything: reached out to multiple members of Congress for assistance, submitted an e-Request service inquiry, called USCIS to try to speak with a Tier 2 officer, looked into filing a mandamus lawsuit, planned to contact the USCIS Ombudsman the following week, and, honestly, I even updated my address on the USCIS website hoping it might trigger some sort of review on their end.
This process has been long, painful, and incredibly expensive—both financially and mentally. I'm just grateful it's finally over. For the first time in years, I have real peace of mind.
If you have any questions about my journey or the process, go ahead and ask. I've got time.
EB4
Special immigrant juveniles, religious workers, etc
Total Days: 1824 days
Case
2021-06-28
2026-06-26
I-360
274 Days
I-131
68 Days
I-765
72 Days
I-485
1498 Days
California Service Center: I-360
Nebraska Service Center: I-131, I-765, I-485
Marriage based Green Card in 3 months (a family member, not me)
Thank God Almighty.
Married in November 2025 to U.S. citizen girlfriend, after being together for 5 years, inside the U.S.
On 21 March 2026, applied for adjustment of status.
On 17 June 2026, the interview went smoothly. Most of the questions were directed to U.S. citizen wife; he was only asked questions from the I-485 form.
On 19 June 2026, the I-485 was approved.
On 26 June 2026, the card is being produced.
PD Feb. 22 - My Interview has been scheduled
I became current this month and my P4 interview letter came today. I think I got it this quickly because since the retrogression, appointments at my embassy were drastically reduced so they were barely doing any interviews. So they probably have alot of appointment slots.
Hi, we have 2 biometrics appointment.
First, we submitted Form I-131 and received a biometrics appointment. (already completed) Ten days later after 131, we submitted Form I-485 and received today another biometrics appointment. Do we need to go again biometric appointment?
#biometrics #uscis #law #i131 #i485
Finger Prints
The last time I went for my finger print was 6years ago and I just realized I got a notification from the app.
Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken
As of June 18, 2026, fingerprints relating to your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSC1991653***, have been applied to your case.
Does it means I will be approved soon?
I-485
Hi everyone. I’m looking for advice or similar experiences because my I-485 has been pending since July 2022. My I-130 was approved in 2023, and my case has been stuck on “actively reviewed” for a very long time.
My spouse became a U.S. citizen, so my category should now be immediate relative, but I still haven’t received a final decision. I also responded to a NOID/RFE and have been waiting with no real update. It’s honestly frustrating because it feels like the case is just sitting there while life is on hold, because apparently patience is now an immigration requirement too.
Has anyone had an I-485 pending this long after I-130 approval and after responding to USCIS? Did a congressional inquiry, USCIS service request, or CIS Ombudsman request help move the case forward?
Any advice would be appreciated.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 1452 days
Case
2022-07-06
Today
I-485
1452 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
