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Biometrics scheduled again after interview
I had my interview back in December, everything went well, but ever since no updates. My case was transferred from local office to NBC on the same day of interview and has been CRP since then.
Now I got a letter for biometrics appointment again?
Anyone had the same situation happening?
My PD is 05/21
Combo card
Anyone else submitted combo card renewal and still waiting almost a year later? Mind you, this would be my 3rd renewal and I can’t figure out what could be taking so long…just a bit frustrated
VAWA
Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition
Total Days: 1677 days
Case
2022-02-08
Today
I-360
1677 Days
I-485
1675 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-360, I-485
Change of adress (state) interview post interview can trigger case transfer/ delay before approval
My marriage based AOS interview was done 20 days ago no approval on i130 or i485 yet and I want to move to another state.
Will change of address before approval trigger transfer of file to new state and cause delay for results?
Will the new travel ban pause my brother's pending Palestinian immigrant visa?
My brother is a Palestinian national and holds Palestinian Authority travel documents. With the expansion of the travel ban (Presidential Proclamation 10998), I understand that individuals with Palestinian travel documents have been placed under a full entry and visa suspension.
Could you please help me understand the following:
1. Current Status of His Case: Will the National Visa Center (NVC) or the embassy completely pause or stop processing his case while this ban is in effect?
2. Impact of Prior Filing: Does the fact that we applied before the proclamation took effect offer any protection or an avenue for an exemption?
Is this normal? F1
Table B covered my date of March 23, 2018, 64 days ago, but my i-130 has not been approved. Table A will cover my date in 1 to 2 months, too.
F1
U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21
Total Days: 3095 days
Case
2018-03-23
Today
I-130
3095 Days
California Service Center: I-130
my kids has been approved and sent NVC and documentation requested was submitted ,accepted and approved at the NVC and we have been waiting for interview date since May 2024 till date.
they kept saying ACCRA GHANA consulate still don’t have slots for interviews. anyone knows really going on?
IR-2
U.S. citizen filing for a child under 21
Total Days: 378 days
Case
2023-04-24
2024-05-06
I-130
378 Days
Texas Service Center: I-130
VAWA Pending for 48 Months (4 Years) & Just Got My 8th Prima Facie Extension. Anyone else?
Today, I just received my 8th Prima Facie determination extension (valid until December 2026). While I am glad my case is still active and considered approvable on its face, the 4-year wait is becoming incredibly stressful and exhausting. My I-485 are also pending , no any RFE
Is there anyone with a June 2022 receipt date (or around mid-2022) who is still waiting for a final decision? How many Prima Facie extensions did you get before final approval?
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Stay strong, everyone!
VAWA
Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition
Total Days: 1542 days
Case
2022-06-23
Today
I-131
107 Days
I-360
1542 Days
I-485
1542 Days
National Benefits Center: I-131
Vermont Service Center: I-360, I-485
Need Advice: H4 Stamping and approval pending
Hi, I received my H-1B extension I-797 approval, but my wife's H-4 extension is still pending.
If we travel to India before her H-4 extension is approved, can she use my approved H-1B I-797 for H-4 visa stamping?
Has anyone been in a similar situation? Any guidance or experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Refugee travel document
Hi family,
I just returned from Africa using my refugee travel document. My I-485 has been pending for 708 days. Before I traveled, I filed a writ of mandamus lawsuit. About three weeks after I arrived in Africa, the USCIS attorney contacted me regarding the lawsuit and asked for a 25-day extension, which I accepted.
About a week later, USCIS scheduled me for an interview in two weeks' time. When I returned from Africa, I was sent to secondary inspection, where I spent about 45 minutes. The officer asked me some basic questions. After I told him where I had traveled from, he said, "Welcome back home," stamped my refugee travel document, and issued me a new I-94. I was in Africa for 7 weeks
EB2-NIW I-485 Approved today.
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share my timeline in case it helps others who are anxiously waiting for their I-485 approval.
Timeline:
PD/ Current was 03/25/2024
I-485/I-765 filed: Oct 20, 2025
Biometrics: Nov 17, 2025
EAD approved: Apr 26, 2026
Card produced: May 2, 2026
EAD received: May 6, 2026
I-485 status and Backend updates:
2 FTA0s after biometrics
3rd FTA0 on June 12, 2026
Silent/internal update on, Dec 26, Jan 15, Jan 23, Feb 03, May 11, June 15, 2026
H008 appeared on June 16, 2026
Case Approved: June 16, 2026 🎉
I know how stressful the waiting can be, especially when you're trying to interpret backend updates. Hopefully this timeline helps anyone seeing similar FTA0, H008, or silent updates.
I sincerely pray that everyone who is still waiting receives good news and their approvals very soon. Wishing you all the very best—your turn is coming. 🙏
