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who has a same case as mine ? please help me, what will be next after 824form approved to bring my kids to US
my 824 form approved and case have to be sent to NVC as I know
usually how long it takes to USCIS send my case to NVC ?
and how long it usually takes NVC create a case and send the welcome letter
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 1450 days
Case
2021-12-06
2025-11-25
I-140
378 Days
I-485
869 Days
I-824
299 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-140, I-824
National Benefits Center: I-485
H4 EAD - Taking way longer than USCIS processing timeline.
Receipt Date - May 12 , COS + EAD. California center. Cos approved on sept 30. Still waiting for ead!! Currently its taking way longer than the processing timeline on the USCIS.
All other applications for employment authorization
Total Days: 253 days
Case
2025-05-12
2026-01-20
I-539
141 Days
I-765
253 Days
Texas Service Center: I-539
California Service Center: I-765
Travel Ban
My parents applied for my brother’s immigration visa since 2016. My brother had an interview but they refused to give him the visa because of the ban that was placed and the interviewer asked him to get a lawyer. However there is an exempt for U.S. family who apply for their children. Does the exemption apply to him even when he is over 21? We are so discouraged and as an active duty in the military not sure how I can help him.
I-765 and I-485
After completing my biometrics on November 4, 2025, I noticed that within an hour, my I-765 moved to Step 3 (Case Decision) and my I-485 jumped directly to Step 4 (Case Decision), skipping Step 3 (Interview Completed), suggesting the interview may have been waived.
From your experience, does an interview waiver usually mean that the FBI and DHS background checks are cleared and the case
is straightforward at this stage?
Also, is it possible that some cases are pre-reviewed before biometrics?
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OPT to AOS based EAD
I am currently on OPT which expires in Jan 2026, and eligible for STEM OPT.
I currently have a pending I485 and I765
I have done my biometrics already and waiting for decision.
I am thinking of abandoning my OPT if I get my EAD pending AOS Card and use the new card.
would this be okay? or I can use both ?
A call from USCIS
I received a phone call from USCIS today. About a month ago, I submitted an expedite request for my VAWA case since it’s been three years and two months with no update. Then, just this past Sunday, I sent an email to the VAWA office following up on the request.
This morning, while I was at work, I got a call from “USCIS” — that’s exactly what appeared on my phone screen, but no number was shown. My heart dropped when I saw it. I answered, and the officer asked me to verify my name, address, my parents’ names, case number, and the date I filed my VAWA. She said they had received both my expedite request and my request for an online access code, and that the access code would be mailed to me within three days. (That part confused me.)
I immediately called my lawyer, who mentioned that USCIS usually calls only when someone requests an online access code — though I don’t recall making that request. I also asked about the parole fee and whether it applies to me as a VAWA applicant. The officer said , “If you receive payment instructions in the mail or online, follow the payment instructions and just pay.” But I’m confused because other lawyers, including mine previously, said the parole fee doesn’t apply to VAWA applicants.
Has anyone else recently received a phone call from USCIS regarding an online access code or an expedite request?
social Security number
hey guys, I’ve received my EAD Nov, 6. 2025
after then, I apply for my Social Security number next day and they told me they will verify with DHA after that, I called them 3 times even a call December 20, they say your application is pending on DHA as soon as DHA approved then, all issue your SSN card so guys, this is normal or how long take time to get an ass number? please advise me
