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K1-visa #I-129f
How long does it take to receive a response
I applied on March 29, 2025,
and received notice on April 1, 2025,
after months I got REF on Nov 12, 2025,
Submitted my REF on Nov 29, 2025
Got REF Response on Dec 10, 2025
Waiting for Approval.
And nothing since then.
Anyone in my shoes. How long does it take to get approval after the REF Response.
Moving from EB3 to EB2, while pending PERM approval
I had a question regarding EB3 and EB2 for ROW.
My PERM was filed on May 2025, under my current role (SWE II) that falls under EB3. If I get promoted to SSE, can I apply to EB2 under the same on-going PERM submission and get an i140 under the EB2 category?
Reason for this:
Based on the current visa bulletin progress, I see my PD ( May 2025) expected to be Current (if under EB2, April 2027) around 6-9 months after I get my i140.
But with EB3, it is going to take more than 8 years for the same date.
Upgrading from EB3 to EB2 to port PD would again take 3+ years with a lot of uncertainty with layoffs etc. and by the time the process is complete, it would have been way passed the PD.
So wanted to check if there are any chances apply for EB2 and EB3 in the same on-going petition for i140 if I get promoted and as I have a Masters degree as well.
hi
I wish everyone well.
I want to see if anyone is in the same situation as me.
I had an interview 7 months ago for i-485 and I haven't received any decision.
i-130 i-485 pending.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 761 days
Case
2024-08-15
Today
I-130
761 Days
I-485
662 Days
National Benefits Center: I-130, I-485
EB1c I-140
Hi everyone 👋
I filed my I-140 under the EB-1C category on Nov 27, 2024, and I’m still waiting with no updates so far.
I’m debating whether it’s worth upgrading to premium processing, but I’ve heard that a lot of EB-1C premium cases are getting RFEs, which makes me hesitant.
For context, I do have an approved I-140 under EB-2 from 2016.
Looking to hear insights or experiences from anyone who’s been in a similar situation. Thanks in advance!
Embajada 🇺🇸 de SDO 🇩🇴 Aun con retrasos IR1/CR1/IR5
Como es de costumbre por aca estoy.
les cuento que ya son 14 meses de espera y nada de que el correo de cita llega, la embajada con su super atraso en Noviembre 2024.
la tendencia que veo es que estan priorizando a los F2A, han avanzando casimente 3 años con ellos, las citas para ellos llueven mientras nosotros sin cupo ni límite estamos en una fila eterna.
He enviado una consulta reclamando al Depto de Estado a la Agencia Consular una explicación lógica del desastre operativo de la embajada en SDO, les recomiendo hagan lo propio pueden enviar su consulta a consularinfo@state.gov con una carta donde muestren el retraso y su línea de tiempo en NVC.
Seguiré esperando pero buscando alternativas por donde sea de reclamarles el daño colosal que aun causado a las familias de los ciudadanos 🇺🇸
Espero en Dios esa cita ya llegue este mes con Dios delante 🙏🏻 y que la de todos ustedes en esta situación igual les llegué.
Seguiremos en contacto #republicadominicana #embajadaamericanasdo #rd #ir1
Acknowledment withdrawal notice was sent
anyone here has experienced this before? we had a call in interview on the 28, my husband stayed in the room and the office told him to sign some paper of the conclusion of the interview and some forms, he wasn’t notified that it could be a withdrawal of our case, anyone had this happen before hat can share what is can be done. it looks like a system error but I don’t now until I ride e he letter in mail.
ban or pause list
Hi. how’s everyone doing? October 19th i filed my citizenship application. 2 weeks later I got the notice and a letter saying they’ll use my old fingerprints. I was waiting on an interview date, then the ban or paused happened, so I basically don’t know if it’s going to move forward or not. I read somewhere 2 weeks ago about someone getting arrested after their interview. I’m currently stressed out bc idk what’s happening. I don’t want that happening to me as well bc I don’t have any criminal records nor do I get any government benefits now or ever. Can someone please offer some clarity and if im gonna need a lawyer or not. thank you
My country is on the ban list, which includes 75 countries.
My country is on the ban list, which includes 75 countries. My adjustment of status is currently in progress through asylum. Can this ban affect my adjustment of status? I entered the U.S. on a tourist visa, and my asylum case has been approved by USCIS.
#asylum #uscis #i485 #greencard #ban #adjustment #aos
Changing sponsor
Hello everyone, my pd is Nov,2021, i worked for my current employer(fast food) back in 2023 for 18months n took a long break( after talking to my employer meaning i would return back if needed) meanwhile i moved to a different state without changing my address since i still have my lease up there… *talking about my current scenario I am living in a different state, doing doordash and uber for living, i already have my i485j approved(job confirmation) i have not had my interview so far or any rfe… Financially it has been too tough for me in all these years, my work location was in a city with no other employment opportunities and that was the main reason for me to move back to my state… but after moving here i realized i cant use my ead unless i work in that state itself… i know i am close to my pd being current but i cant take it any longer(financial burden, debt, mental anxiety) so i just wanted to know what are my options?, is it a good idea to change my employer at this stage? the reason i am thinking of doing it so is if i find a employer here at my current state i could work part time there and work full time related to my actual skilled job. please advise #pleasedonotjudge #alreadyfeelinglow
CASE HAS BEEN APPROVED
Hello family! I got VAWA approved yesterday 🎉
Wishing everyone to receive the same message soon.
It says I will receive a notice within the next 14 days.
My question is: should I send my medical exam now, or should I wait for a request from my I-485?
If I wait, how long does it usually take to receive the medical request?
Additional questions:
• How long did it take you to receive your green card after submitting your medical?
• Is everyone scheduled for an interview, or do some people receive the green card by mail without an interview?
Thank you so much 🙏
Based on a pending I-485 application
Total Days: 1386 days
Case
2022-04-22
2026-02-06
I-131
115 Days
I-360
1386 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-131, I-360
Finally got my U.S. citizenship 🇺🇸
Looking back, the journey wasn’t easy, but it also wasn’t as scary as it felt at times. From start to finish, it took about 4 Years 10 months , and it’s finally complete.
• Applied for marriage-based Green Card: March 2021-NBC Service Center
• Conditional Green Card approved: May 2022-NBC Service Center
• Applied for N-400 and I-751 (Removal of Conditions) together: March 2025- Nebraska Center
• Became a U.S. citizen: January 2026 -Atlanta Field office.
Grateful, relieved, and proud to close this chapter.
To everyone still waiting or just starting—stay patient, stay positive, and trust the process. Good luck to all aspirants. May God bless everyone. 🙏
