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Finally Approved and got my card in the mail :)
I was pleasantly surprised on how fast this entire process has been. Considering i started this process back in 2022 with boundless and was a terrible outcome to then doing my process with SimpleCitizen in 2024 that was amazing from start to finish.
Even the interview was completely amazing. We ended up bonding so well with the agent that the interview felt no longer about this adjustment of status at all and by the end of the interview, the agent approved my case on the spot. 🥲🙌🏾
To everyone else still on the "waiting game" do not give up!
Have a bless day xo
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 237 days
Case
2024-10-11
2025-06-05
I-485
237 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
APPROVED ON THE SPOT 🤗🥲🥳🎉🎊🍾
Let me share our Interview experience with you guys.
today at 8:15am was our interview for my husband GC. on our way over there 7:40am we got 2 email “we have taken actions on your case” we were so confused. we got ther register and were called 10 mins after. we prepared really good all copies pictures original documents and decided to not bring our baby in. As soon as we got to the door the officer said WHERES THE BABY? and we where we left her cuz we weren’t sure she could come in and She was Girlllll I was waiting to see that beautiful girl so bad, I’m going to denied you just for that lol. she was laughing. we did 3 steps and before we sat down she said you are approved this is going to take about 5 mins. than she started saying how she loved us and she is Team us lmao. she was like you guys pictures are everything I was showing them to everyone here, the pregnancy announcement was her favorite. than she said I saw you going to Disney and she started talking about Disney and giving us advices to not spend much money. after she was recommending places we should go. she said she saw we are always somewhere and having adventures so she show us pictures where she recommended us to go. we share pictures and so did she of her family. 20 mins In we still laughing and talking Disney and American Dream mall. Felt more like talking to a new friend. than she asked us 3 questions. 1. confirm our address, I answered. 2. any criminal record, we both said no together. 3. if my husband came on a J1 visa and if he had the 2 year restriction. I said yes J1 and No the restriction. than I said if she was gonna need the copies that the appointment asked us to bring and she said no girl I saw all that already, I’m good lol (I always upload unsolicited evidence). so my husband started laughing because we lasted 3 days creating this beautiful album lol. So I was like omg if you don’t look at this album I’m going to be mad laughing and she was like okay I look at it and she started looking at it and laughing at all pictures “she looked at all 223 pictures”. and kept saying how we are so damn cute and how we have a picture perfect family and we been everywhere that she loved that for us. than I started sharing about when I met my husband and she said I was personally curious how ya met. and I told her how and how we moved together 2 months later and she was like girl i would have done the same he is so handsome 🤣🤣🤣. after that we kept laughing and she said I already approved ya case, I loved having you guys here. we kept joking and laughing on our way out with her and as the door closed behind us we heard her tell the other officers OMG They are Amazing!!
by the time we got the the car the i130 said approved and approval document were there and the i485 said taking action on your case. now we just got another email “taking action on your case” most likely the i485 approval letter will be there in few mins.
I want to say God is Good and don’t be afraid if you marriage is real, there’s nothing to worry about it will show because he had a previous Vawa case before else met and that was not even mentioned at all., my husband was so so nervous and everything went does so beautiful. now my husband is Approved and we are so Greatful.
be patient have faith, Good Luck 🍀🥳
Now it’s our time to travel the World 🌎
ALL AOS MARRIAGE 130/485 are adjudicated at a field office not the benifit centers.
Hi,,,,,, I have taken a long break from this app since getting my greencard in December 2024.
I wanted post this to try and help those doing an AOS.
All AOS are adjudicated at your local field office. Benifit centers only decide on a 765 and 131 for an AOS.
Benifit centers look at your application, make sure nothing is missing and then send your 130 and 485 to your field office. This transfer can happen electronically or the physical file can be sent. You won’t necessarily know when your file is transferred. It will not show on this app.
The time for approval is highly dependent on your field office. To find out if your file has been transferred, you can call USCIS and keep saying info pass to get a real person. Ask if your file has been transferred. Emma is useless and the agents typing are not helpful.
www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-a-uscis-office/field-offices
https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/
My link is not hyperlink? You can copy and paste. Enter your zip code in the first one and then enter your info in the second link which will give you your average wait time.
I have learned so much about all of this and wanted to post this. Wishing everyone the best.
22 months, “still within normal processing time” 🤡😂
Still can’t even submit an inquiry. Apparently almost 2 years is normal. Both Congressman and Senator have been completeley useless, just passing the same response to me from the USCIS (“within normal processing time).
Being a US citizen and paying tens of thousands in taxes every year means absolutely nothing. If I was in Israel I might get aid/support faster from the US government. As usual, America last.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 706 days
Case
2023-08-21
2025-07-27
I-130
706 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-130
After all the stress, I finally made it back to JFK ✌🏼
Hi everyone,
I wanted to share my travel experience today.
Let me start with Air Serbia. I flew from Istanbul with a layover in Belgrade before arriving at JFK in New York.
At the Istanbul airport, I handed over all my documents. Since it was a connecting flight, they checked everything before issuing my boarding pass for the U.S.-bound leg.
However, my passport kept getting denied both during online check-in and again at the airport. After several attempts, they told me to wait—which made me quite anxious since I had only about an hour left before my flight. But thankfully, the Air Serbia staff in Istanbul were incredibly kind and helpful. They explained that in their system, travelers can only be categorized as either a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, ESTA holder, or regular visa holder. Since there’s no specific category for Advance Parole (AP), they weren’t sure where to place me. Eventually, they figured it out and let me board the flight to Belgrade.
Once I arrived in Belgrade—although I wasn’t required to—I went to the Air Serbia counter and explained the situation again. They checked the system and confirmed that everything was in order. I think they had more system access there.
Before boarding the U.S. flight in Belgrade, there was one more document and luggage check at the gate. I showed my AP document, and the officer told me that since Advance Parole is an extension-type status, they usually categorize it under “Permanent Resident” in their system. He said I was good to go.
Upon arrival at JFK, I handed over my AP document along with my passport. The officer asked how much cash I had and whether I had any tobacco or alcohol with me. Then, he turned on the yellow light, signaling that I needed to go through secondary inspection. Another officer escorted me to the secondary inspection room, where there were about 7–10 other travelers waiting.
After about 7–10 minutes, my name was called. The officer simply asked for my U.S. address, then stamped my AP document, and I was free to go.
Long story short, based on my overall experience and knowledge:
1. If your trip is around 3–4 weeks, it doesn’t raise any red flags.
2. If you don’t have a criminal record, there’s really nothing to worry about.
3. To minimize stress and confusion, choose reputable airlines or direct flights when possible.
Hope this helps someone who might go through the same process!
I-485 Case Timeline & Approval Prediction Request
I would like to share my I-485 case timeline and kindly request any insights or predictions on when I might expect approval:
Case Details:
• Priority Date: May 23, 2023
• I-485 Submission Date: November 15, 2024
• RFE Received: December 15, 2024
• RFE Response Submitted: January 16, 2025
• EAD Approved & Received: January 16, 2025
• Advance Parole Fingerprints Taken: March 25, 2025
• No additional RFEs since then
Given the above, I would appreciate any predictions or similar timelines from others on when I might expect I-485 approval.
EB1-2
Outstanding professor or researcher
Total Days: 283 days
Case
2024-11-15
2025-08-25
I-485
283 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
PD 2023 Dec 29th, no PP (525 days)
Hi everyone!
I would like to share that my I-140 has been approved!
As many of you know, the journey can be long, uncertain, and sometimes frustrating but every step forward is truly worth it.
Thank you all for giving me hope, encouragement, and valuable information along the way. This group has been such a supportive community.
Don’t lose sight of your goals. Your turn is coming next!
EB2-NIW
Advanced degrees or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver
Total Days: 525 days
Case
2023-12-29
2025-06-06
I-140
525 Days
Texas Service Center: I-140
APPROVAL NOTICE
I have been Approved. As a matter of fact, it was on 7th June, but my wife didn't know where to find it in the document. Praise be to Jesus Christ (Yeshua Hamashiach). I cannot thank Him enough. May the name of Jesus Christ, my Lord and saviour be highly exalted above all other names and throughout the universe.
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 447 days
Case
2024-03-22
2025-06-12
I-130
447 Days
Nebraska Service Center: I-130