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Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
Key Approvals: I-360 Approved and I-765 Approved (I have a valid EAD).
Priority Date (PD): September 23, 2023.
Next Step: Waiting for my PD to become current so I can file my I-485 (Adjustment of Status).
Criminal Record: I have no serious criminal record—only traffic tickets and one old misdemeanor for driving without a license (which was paid and resolved in court).
My main questions are:
Risk of Deportation/Detention: Given that my I-360 is approved (which grants SIJS status and protection), a valid EAD, and no major criminal record, do I still face a significant risk of deportation or detention while waiting for my priority date? I'm particularly concerned given the current climate and the reports of SIJS individuals being detained.
Immediate Action if Detained: If I were to be detained by ICE/CBP, what is the most critical first step I should take? What documents should I insist on presenting immediately to assert my approved SIJS status and valid EAD?
Any advice, especially from immigration attorneys or people in the same situation, would be greatly appreciated. Stay safe everyone!
long journey is finally over! don’t give up, nothing is impossible
i’ve waited a long time for this moment! it’s finally my turn and thank you for this supportive community. the wait was long, i checked the app every single day but today was the day! good luck to everyone still waiting and pending. definitely ask your local congress men/woman it really helped in my case.
EB2-1
Advanced degree or exceptional ability
Total Days: 734 days
Case
2023-11-03
2025-11-06
I-765
76 Days
I-131
77 Days
I-485
734 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-765, I-131
California Service Center: I-485
Filing Mandamus Pro Se
I have noticed that many people are struggling to figure out how to file a mandamus without hiring a lawyer — which makes sense, considering most charge between $5,000 and $8,000. I spent some time reviewing posts and resources online, and I found someone who successfully filed pro se (on their own) and has helped others do the same. I’ve attached links to several useful articles that explain how to file a mandamus without spending a fortune on legal fees. Most of the time, USCIS is not out there sending lawyers to come argue in court or counter sew you. You just happen to fall in the very long queue and a mandamus is simply going to make them look your direction. Good luck!!!!
Reddit Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/s/SojAGiuNfz
Tenplate: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14Eqr8jOshnUpBb0qRb8UGQ3VMwoZ9XZh/mobilebasic
Proof of service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WBu4w5TNyxT94RKDNxx_cFeZSJYjFntY/mobilebasic
Other helpful information
https://sdlawlibrary.libguides.com/c.php?g=1290699&p=9477168
https://sedaghatlaw.com/can-i-file-a-writ-of-mandamus-by-myself/
https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/s/X7RC7RwkIs
immigration Parole Fee Notice Issue
What does this means and has anyone received something like this yet?
On November 1, 2025, we issued you a notice related to the new Immigration Parole Fee for the I-131, Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, and Arrival/Departure Records, Receipt Number IOE09249*****. The notice is available in your USCIS Online Account. If you have any questions, visit the USCIS Contact Center webpage at www.uscis.gov/contactcenter. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
