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Not getting L1A visa extension reprint appointment
My L-1A visa extension was finally approved after 9 months. I’m planning to visit India in about 6 months, so I completed my DS-160 and started looking for a visa stamping appointment.
However, I’m unable to find any appointment slots at any VAC or consulate. No matter which location I select, it only shows “No available slots.”
Is anyone else facing the same issue? How did you manage to get an appointment?
I also raised a support ticket with the U.S. Visa Scheduling team, but they told me that appointment availability is handled by a different department and they couldn’t help.
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
#L1 #VisaAppoitment #VisaStatus #VisaReprint
F2A to IR1 timeline
Hi everyone I just informed USCIS to upgrade my F2A to IR1 after I got my Citizenship.
Outside USA Counselor Processing of Form I-130
Date of Filling is in May 2024
Texas Service Center
Question-
1. When do you think they will upgrade my Case?
2. Do they approved I-130 immediately after updating the case?
f2a to ir-1
I upgraded my case status on August 18, 2025, and last week I received an email confirming the upgrade from F2A to IR-1. Does anyone have any idea how long it takes to receive approval? Note that the original filing date was March 5, 2023.
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 1337 days
Case
2023-03-05
Today
I-130
1337 Days
California Service Center: I-130
My API track
PD August 29, 2024
RECEIPT — Apr 16
* NOTICE — May 2
* FTA0 — May 20
* I485J_APPROVED — June 26 case closed
* FTA1 — July 11 @ 2:07 PM
* FTA1 — July 11 @ 2:28 PM
* Silent touch -Aug 7-Time stamp @8.54pm
* FTA1 — Aug 13 @ 6.29 pm
* FTA1 - Sep 25 @ 8.20 am
* Silent touch - Sep 28 @ 7.02 am
Has anyone had a similar case and already received approval? How many days did it take after the PD became current? another silent touch Sep 28
Can USCIS approve my I-485 with I-220A and expedited removal history?
My family-based I-485 has been pending since July 2022 and is based on an approved I-130 filed by my U.S.-citizen stepfather. I completed updated biometrics, and my green card interview is scheduled soon.
I entered the United States in 2021 and was released on Form I-220A. USCIS later stated that DHS records show I was placed in expedited removal and issued Form I-860. I have never appeared before an immigration judge, and the EOIR system shows no court case under my A-number.
Has anyone had a family-based I-485 approved with a similar I-220A and expedited-removal history? Did USCIS require Form I-212, another waiver, or additional evidence at the interview?
I am consulting an immigration attorney, but I would appreciate hearing from people with similar experiences.
F3
U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21
Total Days: 1556 days
Case
2022-07-29
Today
I-485
1556 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
FAMILY
Court / Judge: EOIR Virginia / Deepali Nadkarni (Denial Rate: 7.8%, Other Rate: 81%)
Goal: Since the children are currently in Turkey, we do not want administrative closure (Other); we are aiming for a direct GRANTED (Asylum Approval) to proceed with Form I-730 Asylee Relative Petition.
Evidence: U.S. Department of State and U.S. Army certified official documents, a signed attestation letter from a former U.S. Consul, and the potential for their live testimony via teleconference.
QUESTION:
Even though the judge's "Other" rate is 81%, given the official U.S. government certifications, diplomatic testimony, and the necessity of bringing the children from Turkey, what are our chances of rejecting the prosecutor's offer for administrative closure and securing a direct GRANTED decision in the first hearing? What strategy should the attorney follow during the hearing?
Long Island field office
Hi,
my case was transferred to Long Island field office 2 months ago and there has been no updates since the transfer. the field office is a non-local office to me.
I can’t even find a recent approval case(employment based case).
if there’s anyone recently got approval from Long Island field office, could you please share your case?
thank you!
I file my vawa July 2023 by the time my attorney not added my son in my I 360 ap but they mention in my i485 ap anyone’s same situation so what’s next when the time approve my i360 how to apply them
how to file kids out side of USA
VAWA spouse or child: Self-petitioning spouse or child of an abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Total Days: 1213 days
Case
2023-07-07
Today
I-360
1213 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-360
My L-1B visa is about to expire.
However, I filed an EB-2 NIW back in March
2025. My I-140 is still pending, but | already have my work permit (EAD) through the adjustment of status.
Are there other people in this same situation?
Are they deporting people in this status?
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 593 days
Case
2025-03-18
Today
I-140
593 Days
I-485
173 Days
I-765
173 Days
Texas Service Center: I-140, I-485, I-765
f2a consular
are there any approvals with a similar timeline? I know there are cases from 2023 still waiting. But I’ve seen Aos getting approved in less than year. Has anybody been approved for consular process?
F2A
Permanent resident filing for a spouse or child under 21
Total Days: 501 days
Case
2025-06-18
Today
I-130
501 Days
Texas Service Center: I-130
Notice Was Returned To USCIS Because The Post Office Could Not Deliver It
hey guys has anyone had the same experience, my I-485 changed yesterday and now is saying that. should I be worried? the last update was “… fingerprint were taken.” and it just updated to that. I talked to my lawyer and she said that she hasn’t received anything so she don’t know. idk but I’m actually worried
EB4
Special immigrant juveniles, religious workers, etc
Total Days: 1574 days
Case
2022-07-11
Today
I-360
255 Days
I-485
227 Days
National Benefits Center: I-360, I-485
