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any idea what this
Thank you. At this time, the case is located at the CENTER. The case was last updated by an officer on 2/11/2026. Unfortunately, that review does not provide any case specific information. Not all updates will provide details pertaining to what the review entailed due to the policies of USCIS. This policy applies to every USCIS case. These updates will not provide any details in our system nor the USCIS Online Account. At this time, the case is processing and moving forward as it should. Nothing is needed or outstanding from you at this time.
The case is going through necessary processing checks that must be completed before a decision can be made on your case.
You can monitor the current case processing times at egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/.
New Rule from USCIS for i485
Just saw on the news today that USCIS brought up a new rule says that if you come to US with a tourist visa/ student or with a temporary visa and applied for change of status you’ll need to return to your country until you get the approval.
do you all think it will effect us? I am in the Usa for 6 years now and came with a tourist visa. Then applied for Vawa, If they want us to go back, what happens to the car loans, apt leases or mortgages that we have? how do we pay them if we are waiting outside.
please note if you all know anything about this.
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USCIS news
anyone seen this post from the USCIS today? what does that mean for us?
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BE2SBoJBT/?mibextid=wwXIfr
From now on, an alien who is in the U.S. temporarily and wants a Green Card for permanent residency must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances.
This policy allows our immigration system to function as the law intended instead of incentivizing loopholes. When aliens apply from their home country, it reduces the need to find and remove those who decide to slip into the shadows and remain in the U.S. illegally after being denied residency.
Nonimmigrants, like students, temporary workers, or people on tourist visas, come to the U.S. for a short time and for a specific purpose. Our system is designed for them to leave when their visit is over. Their visit should not function as the first step in the Green Card process.
Following the law allows the majority of these cases to be handled by the U.S. Department of State at U.S. consular offices abroad, as was designed to be the intended process. And it frees up limited USCIS resources to focus on processing other cases that fall under our purview, including visas for victims of violent crime and human trafficking, naturalization applications, and other priorities.
These changes will help make our system fairer and more efficient.
Any thoughts on USCIS new Memorandum regarding Adjustment of Status?
https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0199-AdjustmentOfStatusAndDiscretion-20260521.pdf?fbclid=IwRlRTSAR9WmdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeG8R4fCe-HobglJ7zAIozGdCtqB4qB4cjmn80ivA8CiV7IPrn0Oa9Gnx3kbY_aem_9PYi-mArx-TwdzE9j7qP6g
New USCIS Policy
USCIS just came out with a new policy today that those that are adjusting status from tourism and students visa would have to go back to their country to reapply (consular processing)... this is crazy and unnecessary: https://x.com/uscis/status/2057825189035999517?s=46&t=cU0q5vhPi6xvhQNShuuYhQ
How does this affect we VAWA folk
Timeline following the Green Card interview
Hi Lawfully community,
I have a question about the timeline after an I-485 interview.
After about 15 months of waiting for my green card case, I decided to file a writ of mandamus due to a family emergency situation. After that, USCIS scheduled my interview.
The interview went very smoothly and quickly. It took about 20 minutes for my three dependents and about 20 minutes for me as the principal applicant. At the end of the interview, the officer said that he would process the case as quickly as possible and issue a decision ASAP.
After the interview, my status changed to: “Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed.”
Has anyone had a similar experience? How long did it take to receive a decision after this status update?
i360 and DA
i just got notified my i360 approved online. but still waiting for mail. pd nov 4,2025. my question is when i will get notice in mail is that DA also come together or i have to apply for DA
Juvenile Declared Dependent on a juvenile court
Total Days: 196 days
Case
2025-11-04
2026-05-19
I-360
196 Days
National Benefits Center: I-360
consular processing
Hi everyone,
I wanted to ask if anyone here has the same case as mine or is dealing with the same service center.
Has anyone experienced something similar? How long did it take?
Thank you in advance for sharing your experience.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 150 days
Case
2025-12-23
Today
I-130
150 Days
Texas Service Center: I-130
F2A
Spouse of green card holder
PD: 1 December 2022
RFE: 16 January 2026
RFE Submission: 18 February 2026
Case approved: yesterday 20 may 2026
I want to know the steps after aprooved, and how long will it take till interwiew.
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 1267 days
Case
2022-12-01
2026-05-21
I-130
1267 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-130