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Hi Guys,
I got back yesterday from a 2 week trip abroad. I wanted to share my experience.
I was born in England but I am Asian. So I have a British passport. I am not Indian. I’ve used AP before under Biden Administration and I had no issues. This was the first time I travelled under Trump Administration.
I arrived back to JFK at 2.45pm and they took me to secondary inspection. where there were a lot people waiting. They told me to wait. I had 3 kids with me. 2 of which are US Citizens. I waited about 45 mins. The officer just confirmed my address. Then he said I had to do finger prints and get my photo taken. After that he asked me what category I applied for and I told him I applied for vawa. He asked me if I was married and that’s it. Then he said I was good to go.
A week before travelling I recieved an update on my i360 application notice was returned because USCIS was unable to deliver your mail. Because of this message I was really scared to travel. My attorney also advised me not to travel until we know what that notice is.
However I still travelled and made it back safely to the US.
Hope this helps.
Thanks
I485
Today my case was updated again after several months; the last update was in December after a 3-year process. Today's update was due to the issue of my son's fingerprints, but it's a good sign; it means they're reviewing my case. Adjustment of status based on asylum approved within a year. 3 years of the I-485 process, still waiting.
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Total Days: 1133 days
Case
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Today
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National Benefits Center: I-485
EAD approved after a long wait. Now I’ll be waiting a few more years for my VAWA approval.
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Total Days: 393 days
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Today
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139 Days
I-360
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Vermont Service Center: I-360, I-131
please can I get psychological therapist recommendation
hi guys! finger print was applied to my I-485 today. guess there’s a moment. I have a pending Vawa from 2022. can anyone please recommend a psychological therapist for me in Dallas, Texas? I have not had one and I’m looking if I can get one if it’s gonna be a requirement as a supporting documents for my Vawa case. honestly, I’m very confused. I’m overwhelmed. I don’t know if I really do need a therapist, but I don’t know please guys help help please I need help someone please respond to my message and let me know what to do. Thank you.
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Today
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Finally received my Green Card today!
I wanted to share my complete timeline because this community was incredibly helpful throughout my journey.
My timeline:
Priority Date: 04/21/2023
I-140 Approved: May 2025
I-485/I-485J Filed: 11/24/2025
Biometrics: 12/23/2025
Transferred to Seattle Field Office: 01/22/2026 (confirmed by Emma)
Case activity:
05/17: First silent update.
05/29: Second silent update + 3rd FTA0 + I-485J silent update.
06/06: 1st FTA1 + Active Review.
06/26: 2nd FTA1 + Active Review.
06/29: I-485J Approved + I-485 silent update.
06/30: I-485 Approved.
07/09: Card Was Produced.
07/14: 💚 Green Card received in hand!
One thing I learned is that silent updates don’t necessarily mean something is wrong. My case had multiple silent updates, FTA0s, FTA1s, and internal movements before approval. Looking back, they were signs that my case was actively being worked on, even though it didn’t feel that way at the time.
To everyone who is still waiting , please don’t lose hope. I know how frustrating it is to watch newer cases get approved first, and I remember thinking my case had been forgotten. But eventually, everything moved very quickly.
Thank you to everyone in this community for answering questions, sharing timelines, and keeping each other encouraged. This community helped me get through one of the most stressful periods of my immigration journey.
Don’t lose faith. Your approval will come. Wishing everyone the very best! 🍀🇺🇸❤️
